running
Charlottesville Fall Classic Half Marathon and 10K
September 22, 2023
Coming October 15, 2023. Fall colors galore in historic Charlottesville, Virginia. At the Charlottesville Fall Classic Half Marathon and 10K, a scenic, out and back course takes runners through historic neighborhoods and the scenic paths along the Rivanna river. Expect hills for much of the course with the exception of a five mile stretch of […]
Charlottesville Women’s Four Miler
September 1, 2023
Coming September 2, 2023. The largest all-women’s race in Virginia. It’s the Charlottesville Women’s Four Miler! In its 41st iteration, this race has raised over 4.2 million dollars for the UVA Cancer Center Breast Care Program with funds going to support cutting edge breast cancer research, patient education, support services, and community outreach. The course […]
Mother’s Day Run for the Roses: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
May 11, 2023
Coming May 14, 2023. Celebrate Mom this Sunday at the Mother’s Day Run for the Roses: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K! Held in Coplay, in eastern Pennsylvania, the route is a fast, flat course along a rail trail. Walkers and families are welcome. Expect high-end, well-designed race swag, including a rose themed finisher’s medal, t-shirt, […]
Running With My Peeps Virtual Run
April 7, 2023
Anytime, anywhere, indoors, outdoors, your choice! With the Running With My Peeps Virtual Run hosted by Medal Dash, you get to pick the venue, day (or days), and time that’s convenient for you. Choose a distance of 3.1, 6.2 or 13.1 miles and register for a special Peeps package for a fun medal and race bib, […]
2023 Shamrock Shuffle Snowshoe Race
March 17, 2023
Coming March 18, 2023. Happy St. Patrick’s Day – hope you have green on! Tomorrow is the ninth annual Vail Recreation District Krueger Family Shamrock Shuffle. Head to the Vail Nordic Center trails for a family friendly event that includes two race categories: snowshoes and running (with or without traction devices). Choose from either the […]
Salute to Veterans Run/Walk
November 11, 2022
Coming November 12, 2022. Today is Veteran’s Day so let’s take the time to honor our brave men and women who have served, and this weekend there’s an opportunity to do that at the Salute to Veterans Run/Walk in Jacksonville. Going on 11 years, it’s the longest running Veterans Day 5K race in this Florida city, […]
Scare in White Bear
October 14, 2022
Coming October 22, 2022. Race in the dark! The Scare in White Bear is a 5K and kid’s fun run held at dusk along the shores of White Bear Lake, one of the largest lakes in Minnesota’s Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. The paved trail will be torch lit, and you’ll also receive glow stick necklaces and bracelets to run […]
Stranda Fjord Trail Race 2022
July 8, 2022
Coming August 5, 2022. A challenging race with jaw-dropping beauty. The Stranda Fjord Trail Race is an ultra-running race held in Stranda, part of the Sunnmøre region, a small place located on one of the western Norwegian fjords. Choose from 4 distances: 12K, 25K, 48K, or 100K. All are technically difficult with tough ascents and […]
Refuse To Abuse 5K
June 24, 2022
Coming July 9, 2022. A race that includes stepping out on a major league ball park field! The Refuse To Abuse 5K is an important race held in partnership between the Seattle Mariners and the Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV). Funds raised benefit the network of domestic violence programs that the WSCADV developed. Runners and […]
2022 Grateful Dad Run and Walk
June 17, 2022
Coming June 18, 2022. Celebrate Dad this weekend at the 2022 Grateful Dad Run and Walk! Held in Milwaukie, Oregon, just a few miles south of Portland, this fun timed race includes a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a kid’s race. The routes take you along the flat Trolley Trail, a former streetcar line turned […]
Mother’s Day Half and 5K
May 6, 2022
Coming May 8, 2022. A fun and active day with your mom! Join the Mother’s Day Half and 5K in beautiful Kirkland, Washington, just north of Seattle on Sunday. Both courses start and end at Juanita Beach Park on the shores of Lake Washington. The Half Marathon will take you on roads and crushed gravel […]
GOREWEAR R5 2 in 1 Shorts
April 18, 2022
Engineered for optimal performance. It’s no surprise that one of our favorite companies, GOREWEAR, has one of our favorite running shorts…the R5 2 in 1 Shorts! Designed with attached inner tights with an inseam of 7.1 inches, they fit snugly but comfortably so that you won’t need to worry about that dreaded chafing which can […]
GOREWEAR Women’s Drive Jacket
April 18, 2022
Don’t let the wind keep you from enjoying your next run. The new Women’s Drive Jacket from our friends at GOREWEAR is just what you need to brave the elements when you head outdoors. Like the award winning GOREWEAR R5 Women GORE-TEX INFINIUM Insulated Jacket that we introduced you to last year, the Drive Jacket […]
Hop Hop Races
April 8, 2022
Coming April 16, 2022. Run for the Peeps! It’s the Hop Hop Races in Camas, Washington, a scenic town just across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon. Choose from a 5K, 10K, 10 Miler, Half Marathon, or a virtual race where you can choose any distance you like. The courses are professionally timed and measured and range […]
Whidbey Woods Trail Run
July 16, 2021
Coming July 17, 2021. The return of the trail races! Join Northwest Trail Runs for their Whidbey Woods Trail Run this Saturday. Take the scenic ferry from Mukilteo, just north of Seattle, to the Clinton ferry terminal on Whidbey Island and drive about 20 minutes to Putney Woods County Park. Choose from 3 distances: 5K […]
Fallen Soldiers Memorial 5K, 10K, and Half
May 28, 2021
Coming May 31, 2021. This Memorial Day, participate in the Fallen Soldiers Memorial 5K, 10K, and Half to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. The race is managed by Bishop Events in partnership with the Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation, a national charity that provides outdoor sporting activities to […]
Cinco de Mayo 5K, 10K, 15K, Half Marathon
April 30, 2021
Coming May 2, 2021. A COVID-safe race to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Join A Better World Running for their Cinco de Mayo 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon, held in Santa Monica, California. Bib pick up starts 7:10am and then choose a staggered start time or self time and start earlier or a little later, as […]
Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
February 19, 2020
Coming April 18, 2020. Known as America’s Toughest Road Marathon, the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon definitely lives up to its name. Expect a total elevation gain/loss of close to 7,500 feet – the most elevation change of any road race in the United States. The race begins and ends in downtown Roanoke, Virginia and takes runners […]
London Landmarks Half Marathon
February 5, 2020
Coming March 29, 2020. Big Ben is calling! It’s the London Landmarks Half Marathon! As the name implies, the race route reads like a tour book of the top sites of the capital: Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, Nelson’s Column, the Shard, the Tower of London, the London Eye, and more. As if the iconic landmarks weren’t […]
Milestii Mici Wine Run
February 3, 2020
February 9, 2020. What a unique race! The Milestii Mici Wine Run is a 10K race through a large underground cave network that houses the biggest wine collection in the world (nearly 2 million bottles!), the Milestii Mici Winery located in the Republic of Moldova. In case you’re not up on your geography (yes, we had to […]
Super Bowl Fun Run – Tackling Pediatric Cancer
January 30, 2020
Coming February 2, 2020. This Sunday’s the big game…yes, the Super Bowl where the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs will battle it out for the National Football League Championship title. Regardless of who you’ll be rooting for, how about spending some time tackling a worthy cause? It’s the Super Bowl Fun Run – […]
Top Running Gear of 2019
December 9, 2019
And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2019 reviews in the Running Gear category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please…the reusable Remodeez Deodorizers, that keep your shoes, gym bags, closets, helmets, gloves, and more odor-free […]
MCRR Turkey Burnoff
November 27, 2019
Coming November 30, 2019. OK, it’s almost a tradition to overeat on Thanksgiving, so how about making another tradition: work off some of those extra calories the day after? Then the MCRR Turkey Burnoff is just what you need! The Montgomery County Road Runners host a 5 and 10 mile race at Seneca Creek State […]
Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot
November 26, 2019
Coming November 28, 2019. The largest timed Thanksgiving race in the United States. Join more than 25,000 trotters at the Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot. Held in downtown San Jose, California, there’s a 5K, 10K and kids’ fun run which take runners and walkers through city streets on flat, paved roads. The race is in its 15th […]