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More fun type of 5K's?

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More fun type of 5K's?

I am by NO means a runner. I do love to walk and will jog intervals sometimes but I would love to do a 5 K where I could do this. I've seen some fun 5K type of events that I think would be good to ease me into it. Anyone know of any of these types of events coming up?

Posted 7/15/13 11:10 AM
 
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Re: More fun type of 5K's?

COLOR ME RAD

COLOR RUN

these two come to mind immediately. they are fun runs.

i don't know how good this next link is, but it's a list of LI races

LI RACES

hth

Posted 7/15/13 11:29 AM
 

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Re: More fun type of 5K's?

Thank you!

Posted 7/15/13 1:38 PM
 

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More fun type of 5K's?

Turkey Trots are fun, people are normally in a good mood.

Message edited 7/15/2013 1:51:55 PM.

Posted 7/15/13 1:51 PM
 

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Re: More fun type of 5K's?

Posted by DMT

Turkey Trots are fun, people are normally in a good mood.



yes!

most runs with a fun/silly theme/reason are good! they are usually open minded to walkers.

runs where people dress up is another good one. if costumes are suggested, you're more likely to get a less "seriously" competitive environment.

Posted 7/15/13 2:52 PM
 

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More fun type of 5K's?

There's a zombie run in september in riverhead.

Posted 7/16/13 7:58 AM
 

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Re: More fun type of 5K's?

Thanks for the feedback!

Posted 7/17/13 1:59 PM
 

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Re: More fun type of 5K's?

The color run is SO much fun, and I think they are doing it in NYC this September Chat Icon

Posted 7/20/13 4:36 PM
 

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Re: More fun type of 5K's?

I just did Foam Fest in June. That was a lot of fun



ROC RACE - Ridiculous Obstacle Course Race. Oct 12th, Brooklyn

Electric Run - Night Time Neon Race w/ DJ Party afterwards --- Sept 27/28, Brooklyn

Rugged Run for Respect - Benefit for Special Olympics -- Sept 21, Brooklyn

Color Run - Sept 7/8, Brooklyn

Brick 26 Walk, Celebrating those that serve in the Military 10/19 Cedar Creek Park, Wantagh



Posted 7/26/13 11:32 PM
 

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Re: More fun type of 5K's?

Omg thanks so much!! These sound great!

Posted 7/27/13 8:34 AM
 

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Re: More fun type of 5K's?

Illuminight is in 2 weeks on Brooklyn I believe.

Posted 7/27/13 9:06 PM
 

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Re: More fun type of 5K's?

My friends did a dance one & seemed to have had a great time.

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Posted 7/27/13 9:43 PM
 

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Re: More fun type of 5K's?

I just did the 5K Dance Party at Citifield. it was though LivingSocial and was SO fun! Can't wait to do more like this!

Posted 7/28/13 12:28 AM
 

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Re: More fun type of 5K's?

Posted by cj7305

I just did the 5K Dance Party at Citifield. it was though LivingSocial and was SO fun! Can't wait to do more like this!



That's what my friends did...sounded like my friends had a blast too!

Posted 7/28/13 2:55 AM
 

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Re: More fun type of 5K's?

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Posted by cj7305

I just did the 5K Dance Party at Citifield. it was though LivingSocial and was SO fun! Can't wait to do more like this!



That's what my friends did...sounded like my friends had a blast too!



Cool! Yea it was really fun and set up well! It was very motivating for me (I actually felt like I could have kept on going!) I was nervous at first because it was my first 5K experience but it was more fun then work. Excited to try some other ones!

Posted 7/28/13 10:45 AM
 

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Re: More fun type of 5K's?

Posted by Elbee

I just did Foam Fest in June. That was a lot of fun



ROC RACE - Ridiculous Obstacle Course Race. Oct 12th, Brooklyn

Electric Run - Night Time Neon Race w/ DJ Party afterwards --- Sept 27/28, Brooklyn

Rugged Run for Respect - Benefit for Special Olympics -- Sept 21, Brooklyn

Color Run - Sept 7/8, Brooklyn

Brick 26 Walk, Celebrating those that serve in the Military 10/19 Cedar Creek Park, Wantagh






Thanks for posting this! My birthday is 9/27, the electric run sounds like a fun way to celebrate Chat Icon

Posted 7/28/13 2:39 PM
 

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Re: More fun type of 5K's?

I just signed up for ROC RACE Oct 12th. My team name is ROC STARZ if anyone wants to join me and my friends. Just Message me and I'll get you more info to join.

Posted 7/30/13 10:27 AM
 

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Re: More fun type of 5K's?

Posted by Elbee

I just signed up for ROC RACE Oct 12th. My team name is ROC STARZ if anyone wants to join me and my friends. Just Message me and I'll get you more info to join.



I signed up too! So excited!! My first race ever!!

Posted 8/1/13 10:45 PM
 

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Re: More fun type of 5K's?

Merrill Down & Dirty is in September. That was a super fun obstacle course race. You can choose from a 5 or 10k.

Spartan Races are more challenging and IMO, the best of the best. Def worth the experience and there's a super spartan in NJ in September. I'd be more than happy to help you get ready for it if you were up for it.

Posted 8/2/13 9:45 AM
 
 

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