Race through the Nation Central Ohio is rife with fantastic races and fitness events. With events such as Pelotonia and the New Albany Walking Classic in our back yard, central Ohioans, and particularly New Albany residents, are spoiled. But what else is outside of New Albany and even Ohio? Check out these cycling, swimming, running and walking events around the U.S. You might just find your next bucket list item.
Bloomsday Run May 6 www.bloomsdayrun.org Spokane, Washington This enormous 12K is open to runners, walkers, wheelchairs, assisted wheelchairs and strollers.
Escape from Alcatraz June 3 www.escapealcatraztri.com San Francisco, California Escaping from Alcatraz isn’t easy, but you can try. Swim from Alcatraz Island, cycle through the Great Highway and Golden State Park, then run through the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Big Sur International Marathon April 29 www.bigsurmarathon.org Big Sur, California This marathon spans the nation’s first nationally designated Scenic Highway, and is open to both runners and walkers.
Dirty Kanza June 2 www.dirtykanza.com Flint Hills, Kansas For masochists looking for a grueling event, Dirty Kanza features 200- and 100-mile events. Paved, flat roads won’t be found here.
E.T. Full Moon Aug. 25-26 www.calicoracing.com Area 51, New Mexico UFO sightings aren’t guaranteed, but this race – with 5K, 10K, half and full marathon, and 51K options – starts at midnight and promises a lot of extraterrestrial fun.
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