Fun Runs 2016!

Elsie_LV
Elsie_LV Posts: 33 Member
edited November 2024 in Chit-Chat
Hey guys!! Anyone doing/ have done those awesome fun runs that pop up all over the place in the summer?

I'm planning on maybe doing the Spartan Race in June and maybe the Color Run.

I know last year there was a Bubble Run where they throw bubbles and foam and a Glow in the Dark/Blacklight Run and a bunch of other ones. These all seem like they'd be awesome!

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  • esjones12
    esjones12 Posts: 1,363 Member
    My racing schedule for the year:

    04/09 - Spartan Charlotte Sprint
    04/30 - Spartan New Jersey Beast
    05/14 - Goliathon
    06/04 - Spartan Boston Sprint
    06/11 - Spartan Tuxedo Sprint
    06/18 - Bone Frog Borgata
    07/16 - Spartan PA Super
    07/23 - Spartan PA Sprint
    08/13 - Spartan Boston Super
    08/27 - Spartan DC Sprint
    09/24 - Spartan VA Super
    10/15 - OCR World Championships
    10/16 - OCR World Championships
    11/24 - Turkey Bowl Trail 5k
  • Small_Town_Southern_Man
    Small_Town_Southern_Man Posts: 28 Member
    May 1, 2016-Caliente Bare Dare in Florida. A clothing optional 5k race on the grounds of a pretty nice resort. Usually several hundred participants from all over the country. Very competitive times.
  • michaelafoor916
    michaelafoor916 Posts: 710 Member
    I'm doing a bubble run in august!
  • chaney3000
    chaney3000 Posts: 269 Member
    Want to do a half in Nashville on April 30th. Haven't really signed up for any shorter races.
  • dpwellman
    dpwellman Posts: 3,271 Member
    Music City Rock n Roll Half and maybe one or two Ragnars. . . (Chicago)

    But the obstacle runs (Spartan, Tough Mudder, etc) or theme runs (Color, Chocolate, Zombie, etc) aren't my thing.
  • dkewatson
    dkewatson Posts: 1,415 Member
    I did a Spartan Sprint 2 years ago, my first "event" after getting healthier. My older brother likes those and Tough Mudders so he convinced me to do it. Not really my thing. Now I stick to traditional races. My race schedule upcoming is:
    Rock & Roll Half Marathon DC: ✔️
    Leesburg 20K
    Perfect 10 Miler
    Dulles Day 10K
    Veterans Day 5K

    And I'm sure I'll find some other ones along the way too.
  • NoMeatAthlete66
    NoMeatAthlete66 Posts: 12 Member
    esjones12 wrote: »
    My racing schedule for the year:

    04/09 - Spartan Charlotte Sprint
    04/30 - Spartan New Jersey Beast
    05/14 - Goliathon
    06/04 - Spartan Boston Sprint
    06/11 - Spartan Tuxedo Sprint
    06/18 - Bone Frog Borgata
    07/16 - Spartan PA Super
    07/23 - Spartan PA Sprint
    08/13 - Spartan Boston Super
    08/27 - Spartan DC Sprint
    09/24 - Spartan VA Super
    10/15 - OCR World Championships
    10/16 - OCR World Championships
    11/24 - Turkey Bowl Trail 5k

    My wife and I just came back from Georgia Sprint on March 6 and have a busy schedule like yours that include similar locations (Tri State Beast, PA super, Ohio, Chicago, Toronto, Ottawa, Vermont...)
  • esjones12
    esjones12 Posts: 1,363 Member
    NoMeatAthlete66 wrote: »
    My wife and I just came back from Georgia Sprint on March 6 and have a busy schedule like yours that include similar locations (Tri State Beast, PA super, Ohio, Chicago, Toronto, Ottawa, Vermont...)

    Awesome! Have you guys been into OCR for awhile? Most people start with like one or two races on their schedule, and then year 2 is like over loaded lol. Located in the north east? I send you a friend request!
  • marphoria
    marphoria Posts: 14 Member
    esjones12 wrote: »
    My racing schedule for the year:

    04/09 - Spartan Charlotte Sprint
    04/30 - Spartan New Jersey Beast
    05/14 - Goliathon
    06/04 - Spartan Boston Sprint
    06/11 - Spartan Tuxedo Sprint
    06/18 - Bone Frog Borgata
    07/16 - Spartan PA Super
    07/23 - Spartan PA Sprint
    08/13 - Spartan Boston Super
    08/27 - Spartan DC Sprint
    09/24 - Spartan VA Super
    10/15 - OCR World Championships
    10/16 - OCR World Championships
    11/24 - Turkey Bowl Trail 5k

    I'll be at 4 of those Spartan races :] My goal was to have my first Trifecta this year, but my friends kind of got me interested in more than 3 races, so I'll be headed straight for a Double Trifecta instead, haha.

    OP: I did the Krispy Kreme Challenge 8k back in February (you run 2.5 miles, eat 12 Krispy Kreme donuts, run 2.5 miles back), but I only raced as a casual so I didn't have to eat donuts. It was a lot of fun! I have 7 Spartan races this year, really excited for my first one of the year in Charlotte in roughly a week! I did a Color Me Rad 5k a few years back, it was pretty fun, you'll be coughing and sneezing that color powder for a few days though, haha.
  • esjones12
    esjones12 Posts: 1,363 Member
    marphoria wrote: »

    I'll be at 4 of those Spartan races :] My goal was to have my first Trifecta this year, but my friends kind of got me interested in more than 3 races, so I'll be headed straight for a Double Trifecta instead, haha.

    That's the way to do it!!! I sent you a friend request. Best of luck in Charlotte! Maybe I will run into you :)
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