Travel and Event Mondays: Upcoming Running Events In The United States

Last week, I talked about several running events around the world. In a perfect world, where money, would never be an issue, I would participate in all of the races as long as my energy and body could withstand it all. Unfortunately, traveling does take money. Sooooo, this week I am going to focus on several running events right here in the United States. Here are a few events that I found:


- I Ran Marathons Triple Crown Challenge (San Antonio, TX)
  September 5, 2015
  ** I Ran Marathons Triple Crown Challenge is 3 days of annual event where marathons, Half Marathons, 50 Mile, 50K, 10K and 5K are ran on beautiful trails of Leon Creek Greenway were you could run / walk and enjoy peaceful and friendly races 3 days in a row. You may choose to run 1 or 3 days or any combination of races.


- Funk~N~Impossible Mission Scavenger Hunt/Urban Race (Atlanta, GA)
  September 5, 2015
  ** This event is INTERACTIVE! You will have to use your body and your brain to complete these mini-missions and get to your checkpoints. FOR ALL FITNESS LEVELS! No matter if you run on a regular basis or you are just looking to do something fun, this event is fun for all! Each team will have to get to 10-15 check points around your city. There are optional tasks that are given to you along the route that can help you win if you complete them. We don't want to call it a run because you don't have to run to beat the other teams. You can deduct minutes from your total time, if you perform the task that will be explained to you in your mission paperwork. Bring your smart phone, charger, paper and something to write with, water and appropriate clothing....But most importantly...bring your sense of humor and creativity. This is a fun and silly event where you will get to laugh at yourself and your teammates. Leave your worries behind...there is no room for it at this event. There is too much fun happening on this day! We can't say too much more...it's top secret. 


- Biggest Loser RunWalk Buffalo Half Marathon/5K (Buffalo, NY)
  September 6, 2015
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The Biggest Loser RunWalk is a non-intimidating race series designed to challenge America to get fit. You’ve been inspired by the hit reality show “The Biggest Loser,” now it’s time to get off the couch and hit the pavement and achieve your fitness goals. This race series will include a challenge for everyone. We believe that anyone and everyone can be an athlete and invite you to take part in an inspiring event for all fitness levels. We invite you to join us in the fitness movement!


- Black Diamond Long Course Triathlon and Half Marathon (Enumclaw, WA)
  September 13, 2015
  ** Nolte State Park at the base of the Cascade Foothills offers a beautiful, rural landscape for the last long course triathlon of the Pacific NW season.  The courses are rural & beautiful and a great way to swim-bike-run through the last weeks of the summer multisport season.

The Long-Course triathlon begins with a 2-loop swim  in Deep Lake. Athletes exit the water and ride 56 miles on gently rolling country roads with generous shoulders through the sleepy communities of Cumberland, Selleck, and Ravensdale.  The roads  are  a favorite training ground for area cyclists.   The 13.1 mile run doesn't get too far from the park and ends with a 1.4 mile loop on the forest trail surrounding the lake.

The Sprint Course is a one-loop, 1/2 mile swim, followed by an 11.3 mile bike course and a 2-loop 2.8 mile trail run around Deep Lake.  For those familiar with the BDT, the sprint course is exactly the same as it's always been.

The Half Marathon will take place on that same run course at the beginning of the day.

Families can enjoy a beautiful park during the day with a swim beach, kids play area, and generous picnic area as their athletes come and go through transition.  After the race, everyone can enjoy a full meal, finishers medal, and an awards celebration complete with generous giveaways and and awards celebration that awards the top 3 in each age group, top 3 relays (by gender/mixed) and the top 3 overall men and women.


- Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure (Northeast Louisiana)
  September 19, 2015
  ** Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® Series is the world’s largest and most successful education and fundraising event for breast cancer ever created. The event raises significant funds and awareness for the breast cancer movement, celebrates breast cancer survivorship and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease. This Race is unique in the fact that 100% of the net proceeds are allocated to our mission. 75 percent of the net income stays in our community to help fund local programs offering breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment. The remaining 25 percent of the net income supports the Susan G. Komen® Grants Program.


- Zombie Run (Perry, GA)
  October 10, 2015
  ** Anyone can run, but it all changes when you are running for your life from a horde of hungry, merciless zombies.  Test your speed, cunning and endurance in  this one of a kind zombie infested run.  Register now for Zombie Run. Choose your location then decide whether to be a runner or if you are going to join the Zombie horde.  Register at https://zombierun.webconnex.com/register. Learn more about our signature events; Zombie Run, Zombie Run: Urban Assault, and Zombie Run: Escape Zombie Run- The original zombie infested 5k obstacle race with 200+ zombies, 10-12 natural and man-made obstacles Zombie Run: Urban Assault- A 5k zombie infested fun run.  300 zombies for all ages Zombie Run: Escape- Custom events for unique venues.  Run from Zombies at a stadium, abandoned psychiatric hospital, closed prison or moth-balled battleship.  While the distance and capacity varies by venue, the experience is one you won’t soon forget.




Tune in next Monday for events and running destinations on Travel and Event Mondays!

Also, check in tomorrow for my fifth installment of Fitness Tip Tuesdays!