Fun Road Races

LILAC BLOOMSDAY 12K (7.46 miles), Spokane, WA

This crazy race is held every April. Local standout runner and founder,Don Kardong established the run through the streets of beautiful Spokane. The inagural run started in 1977 with just over 1,000 runners with Olympian Frank Shorter winning. Through the years, the race has attracted over an average of 40,000 runners, some who dress in outrageous costumes which goes hand-in-hand with all the rock bands spread throughout the course playing their wild music. Lilac Bloomsday Run Home Page

PEACHTREE 10K (6.2 miles), Atlanta, GA

This run started in 1970 and is held every 4th of July weekend. It is the largest 10K road race in the U.S., averaging over 55,000 runners and walkers. Peachtree Run Home Page

HOOD TO COAST RELAY - 197 Miles, Portland, Oregon

"The MOTHER of All Relays"

As the Largest Running Relay Race in the World, it stretches 197 miles from the top of Oregon's majestic Mt. Hood down to the beautiful Pacific Ocean beach in Seaside, Oregon. I ran this relay in 1993 and 1995 and it was a blast! Hood to Coast Relay Home Page

GREAT ALASKAN MARITIME MARATHON - 26.2 miles

This run is a bit unusual because you run 2 miles on a cruise ship, and stop at different ports along the way and run a half marathon, 10K and a 5 mile race totaling 26.2 miles. Great Alaskan Maritime Marathon Home Page

FALMOUTH ROAD RACE, Flamouth, MA

Another famous race started in the early 1970s. It is held every August and runs along the ocean. Legends like Alberto Salazar, Frank Shorter, Bill Rodgers and Joan Benoit have won this race. Falmouth Road Race Home Page

BOLDER BOULDER 10K, Boulder, CO

This race is similar to Bloomsday in that some runners dress up in costumes and their are also rock bands playing music along the course. Olympian Frank Shorter has won this race and lives in Boulder, Colorado. Bolder Boulder Home Page

Bolder Boulder 10K Tips from Olympic Champ Frank Shorter

PREFONTAINE MEMORIAL 10K, Coos Bay, OR

If you are runner, then you know what this race is about. PRE died to soon and definitely had more to prove and is remembered every September when runners from all over come to pay respect and visit Marshfield High School where Pre ran and PRE's Rock. Prefontaine 10K Home Page

PF CHANG'S ROCK 'N' ROLL MARATHON, Phoenix-Tempe, AZ

This race is a blast and is held every January. What a way to start the year off. PF Chang's Race Home Page

ING's BAY TO BREAKERS 12K (7.46), San Francisco, CA

This race was established way back in 1912 with many names changes. It is one of the largest road races in the world. This race is also similar to Bloomsday and Peachtree where people love to dress up in their wacky costumes. Bay to Breakers Home Page

This is just a short list of fun races. Click here for more detailed listing. Largest Road Races and Running Festivals

Have fun planning your next run and vacation. See ya on the roads, trials or cruise ship.

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