Fun Races to Run with Your Dog
Spend some quality time with your fourlegged companion at one of these dogfriendly races.
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The Right Way to Schedule Races
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You can find a local 5K just about any weekend throughout the hottest season, making it a great time to add speed work to your training.
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You don’t have to be a marathoner or looking to set personal records to benefit from a running professional.
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Travel for the race, stay for the views these fall and winter half marathons have it all.
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Get Patriotic at a Fourth of July Race
Celebrate your health and our country's independence at one of these red, white and blue Fourth of July races.
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