2013 Race Schedule

Here is my personal race schedule for this year. These are all of the races I am planning on doing for sure this year. These will include both virtual (meaning you can run them anywhere during the allotted dates) and local runs. This is going to be an exciting racing season. Here are my races for the 13 in 13 challenge and then some. * indicates that there is a medal included for doing this race, some are optional if you want the medal or want all to go to charity.

*Sandy Hook Virtual 5k (Half marathon option avail) - complete any time in January, proceeds go to the united way sandy hook fund.

*Will Run For Beads Virtual 5k - Jan 19 -Feb 12 - benefits Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Tackle the Tower - Saturday, Feb 2, Cleveland OH - benefits Ronald McDonald House. 38 flight of steps. I do the race and not the fun walk. It is definitely a unique challenge and worth doing at least once for the experience

*The Sweet Cupcake Virtual 5k - Anytime around Feb 16 - Benefits Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

*Frosty Virtual 5k  - Feb 21 -25 benefits cancer society

*St Patrick's Day Virtual 5k - complete any time in March - Benefits Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Black Squirrel 5k - Saturday, April 14, Kent, OH  This one is at my alma mater and is a nice nostalgic run through Kent State Univeristy's Campus

Walk, Rock & Run -  May 4, Cleveland OH. benefits the diversity center of cleveland. Right in front of the rock hall of fame, you get a free ticket to the rock hall and science center with your walk or 5k run registration. They served great cookout food. Highly recommend this to others looking for a good 5k or a starter 5k. It wasn't too hilly and had all the extra fun things going on with it.

*Run for your lives Zombie infested 5k (mud run obstacle course)- May 25, Logan Ohio. I am really looking forward to this. It is a obstacle 5k but you get chased by people dressed like zombies. You wear football flags and if you keep one you survived the zombie Apocalypse. If you lose them all you were eaten. You get a medal either way and there is food and concerts after. I am so excited and pumped for this.

*Warrior Dash - (mud run, obstacle course) June 1st, Butler Ohio. This was one of the first 5ks I did since h/s. It was my introduction back into running. It is definitely a challenge but one I love and look forward to each year. Mud, fire, obstacles and a 5k. What's not to love?

*Hero Rush (firefighter inspired obstacle course)- July 27 Hartville, OH

*Warrior Dash (mud run obstacle course) - August 10, N Lawrence Ohio

*Fit Family Triathlon - Sept 15 Akron, Oh. I am going to do the woman's only mini

Akron YMCA Jack O Lantern Jog  - TBD

Tree City Turkey Trot - TBD

 Great NYE Race - TBD


The last three have not been announced yet. I will post the dates and links once they are announced.

Tentative races:
Ragin Cajun - Feb 12, Cleveland OH. I am going to do this one with a friend but we aren't signed up yet so it is on the tentative list until we are officially signed up and ready to go

Color Run Cleveland - did this last year and while it was a little warmer than we were used to so a lot of use walked it was definitely a fun experience and I am considering signing up again. The date hasn't been released yet so it also depends on if it is the same date as another run but I def want to do it

Virtual Treadmill 5k Summer Heat Series - I am not a fan of treadmills. I like the road or a track. My b/f wants to do it regardless... this means I most likely will be doing this one too... lol. That's how it works with us and races. If one isn't sure and the other is doing it for sure we usually both sign up. Too fun to feel left out of a running opportunity.