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Phoenix, Arizona
PF Changs Rock n Roll Phoenix Marathon & Half- This marathon will always be near and dear to us as it was Cindy's first marathon. It's a great course and usually great weather too! I recommend it as a Boston Qualifier...it worked for me.
Surf City Marathon (previously Pacific Shoreline Marathon). This course runs along the famous scenic PCH (Pacific Coast Hwy) Check out the cool surfboard medal!
Shamrock Sportsfest - Virginia Beach Marathon, Half Marathon and 8k events. These events are known for the course full of leprechauns and great music & support.
Boston, Massachusets - Boston Marathon (of course)
Vancouver International Marathon/Half Marathon/8km race/ there is also Nordic Walkers, Wheel Chair Marathon, and Kids Marafun Run, Located in Vancouver BC on May 4th, 2008. Link to race website The course is gorgeous, running through the well known Stanley Park in Downtown Vancouver and out to Jericho Beach towards the University of BC. I know Vancouver personally because I used to live there. My husband and I are looking for to doing the Half Marathon and other family members are racing as well. I will be skirted and ready to go, I will have to send you a photo afterwards. It truly is a beautiful city and I can't wait to visit again. (submitted by Laura).
Mississauga Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k events. Taking place in Missisauga, suburb of Toronto, this marathon has a great flat & fast (lot of downhill) course and makes a great Boston Qualifier. Since its held in May, the weather is usually perfect, cool, sunner & clear skies.
Tri for Joe in Cincinnati Ohio on May 18th. It is a sprint triathlon and duathlon so it is great for newbies and the 5k is run/walked by many women and moms.
Rock n Roll Marathon San Diego - this is a great sunny marathon for all you sun worshippers! The course is flat and traverses most of San Diego from downtown gaslamp district, Balboa Park, mission bay and finishes up at MCRD the beautiful Marine Corps Recruit Depot. This years event is promoting a "Girls getaway weekend" with marathon travel and hotel packages. (Submitted by Amy, San Diego, California)
Pump & Run Ancaster Old Mill Race - this event that involves both endurance 5k run and strength (bench press). Here's how it works, prior to the 5k run, athletes have to bench press a weight based on a percentage of their weight (100% for males; 60% for females ). Each full rep of bench press will be incorporated into their 5k finish time. There are also 5k and 10k running only events.
Footstock Race Weekend June 13 - 15 in Cochrane Alberta.
This weekend has everything for everyone! On Friday night is the race expo. On Saturday there is a 5 km, 10 km, 1/2 marathon, full marathon and a kids sprint around the track. All this followed up by a real western pancake breakfast with lots of entertainment. I think I like the breakfast the best! On Sunday, there is a kid's triathlon and a duathlon for the adults. It's a great weekend to come to Cochrane Alberta!
Emilie's Run is named after Emilie Mondor, the first Canadian woman to run a sub 15:00 5K and an Athens Olympian. She was killed in a car accident in September of 2006. The race will be run at 9 AM from the Aviation Museum on the Rockcliffe Parkway. A 1K race for children 12 and under will also be run. Last year 45 women ran under 20:00 and the race posted 5 of the top 10 5K female performances in Ontario. This year prize money has been increased to $7,650 with the addition of $2,250 for the top three teams. For more information and to register, visit website.
Badwater Ultra Marathon - this crazy race is 135 miles long from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney in California. Temperatures reach over 130 degrees farenheit! Talk about extreme ultra running!
Quebec City Marathon - this is the most beautiful marathon courses I have ever run! This marathon, half marathon 10k and 5k event gets rave reviews and its voted one of the top must run marathons. This year is the 400th anniversary of Quebec City and the festivities and celebrations have already begun. If you've never been to Quebec City, this marathon would be a perfect excuse to feed the 26.2 addiction and visit one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in the world.
Dirty Girls 6,12 & 24 hour Trail Race for Men & Women - August 9th/10th, 2008 - 8am Start
Mansfield Outdoor Centre, Mansfield, ON. A great challenging and scenic course! Register early - pink camo gaiters for the first 50 women registration!
Maui Marathon - 26.2 in paradise....need we say more!
St-Jérôme , Québec, Canada
Le Bouclier race , September 23rd 2007 , in St-Jérôme , Québec, Canada
1km for kids
1km run-walk
3km run-walk
5km run-walk
10km run
wheelchair race
The course is around a residential area , what I love is that all the proceeds go to the reabilitation center for newly handicapped people "Le Bouclier" There are prizes , music , entertainement , security and even offer childcare.
I'll be running it for the first time, sporting my new Running Skirt. (Submitted by Christine -Saint-Colomban, Québec)
Newcastle, Ontario - 5k/10k fall run In October the Running Maniacs will be hosting their second annual 5km and 10km Fall Run. This wonderful fall event is in support of the Lions Guide Dog Program. The course for the run will feature beautiful country roads, trails, the Lake Ontario shoreline, beautiful Newcastle Village and spectacular fall colours. Run individually or as a team. The Newcastle Fall Festival is happening downtown all weekend. For more information visit Running Maniacs.
Run to feed the hungry races are held around the country. What a great way to kick off your Thanksgiving Day and earn that extra piece of "pie" and the stuffing you'll be indulging in later. Sacramento hosts one of the largest events with 23,000 participants in 2007. Proceeds go to local food banks.
Las Vegas Marathon is a great event getaway. What a great way to rationalize spending a weekend in Sin City! Hit the tables, run 26.2, get hitched at the run through chapel, meet more running elvis characters than you can imagine, and hit the spas, world famous golf courses, etc. etc. This event is definitely a must experience.
