Find a Run/Walk Race

If one of the things you like to do on the weekend includes running, then you should hit a race!

Long Island offers many 5K and 10K races, a 1/2 marathon, a full marathon, and fun runs!

Whether you've been running for a long time, or are just starting, races are a great way to meet other runners, get in shape, donate to organizations, and see more of Long Island.

My first 5K race was in 2004, I barely finished, my time was about 34 minutes, I was 18, and I won first place in my age group. I was the only one in my age group! I was in many races after that, my best 5K time being 28 minutes in 2005. I was very proud of myself. The races are fun, and from my experience runners are such nice and welcoming people! When you sign up for the race, and pay your fee, you get a Tee shirt, and for some races a "chip" that you tie to your shoelace, which calculates your time. Most races have water along the way, and at the end yummy snacks including bagels, muffins, and fresh fruit. So, if you like to run, or jog, and want to mix up your routine hit a race, it will motivate you to the end! Each race awards a top Male runner, top Female runner, and the top 3 in each age group, there is also a race walker category, and Clydesdale, visit the running websites below to learn more.

Want to learn more? Some web sites to visit:

http://www.lirunning.com/races.htm (offers an easy to follow race calendar, race results, and more)

http://www.glirc.org/ (Greater Long Island Running Club)

http://www.lirrc.org/ (Long Island Road Runners)

http://www.run.li/ (brief calendar)

Want to chat about running? Want to form a jog/run group?

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Thank you.