In person non-Disney Races - what's "on" now and what are you doing?

[DznyGrlSD]

Figured it would be fun to start this thread so we don't de-rail the specific Disney threads. This could also be a good source for those of us looking for runcations OTHER than Disney.

I'll start.

I'm currently running the Skedaddle half marathon in Sioux Falls, SD on April 25th. https://www.run605.com/skedaddle-half-marathon.html
- Sioux Falls has no mask mandates so masks are completely optional, no vaccination required, etc. I *THINK* registrations were limited due to Covid but there are still registrations available so ??

I'm also signed up for the Space Coast Half in Cocoa, FL November 28th https://www.spacecoastmarathon.com/
- There is a blurb on their website regarding saftey protocols but nothing specific: Safety protocols and practices based on local health guidelines and industry best practices will be utilized on race day. We will communicate these to all event participants as part of our Captain’s Logs.

 

[Texas84]

The Rock and Roll series of races are opening up with masks provided for start and finish. Not required while running.

 

[RunningKoen]

Im singed up for the Amsterdam marathon on 10/17 (got a bib, but since my current training is none, I might still skip)

 

[LAKid53]

Im singed up for the Amsterdam marathon on 10/17 (got a bib, but since my current training is none, I might still skip)

But you never train....

 

[DznyGrlSD]

Im singed up for the Amsterdam marathon on 10/17 (got a bib, but since my current training is none, I might still skip)

You've got until OCTOBER!!

 

[DznyGrlSD]

The Rock and Roll series of races are opening up with masks provided for start and finish. Not required while running.

how are the RNR races?

 

[Swissmiss]

I’m going to run the 10km distance during the Geneva Marathon week-end ... which has turned into the marathon month. Maximum 40 runners total (for four race distances) can start each half hour Thursday-Sunday. I might, because I can with this format, also sign up for La Genevoise - normally restricted to only women and for the past several years 6.5km. This year open to all and only 5km.

I’m also trying to determine if I can get a team together for RunMate - a team relay of 210 km around the Lac Leman. It is the last weekend in September.

 

[Rteetz]

I am an ambassador for a half in July in Madison, WI which is on as planned right now. They have covid plans in place of course but it is a go.

 

[RunningKoen]

You've got until OCTOBER!!

I know! I did the Disney ones with almost no training either. So I should start at some point. I'll guess September will do ;-)

 

[LAKid53]

I know! I did the Disney ones with almost no training either. So I should start at some point. I'll guess September will do ;-)

Only you would begin training for a full a month before the race.

 

[RunningKoen]

Only you would begin training for a full a month before the race.

A full month of training sounds like a rather hard training regime ;-)

I should start building my own scedules.
' Do nothing'
' Do nothing'
' Do nothing'
' Race day, good luck!'

 

[LAKid53]

A full month of training sounds like a rather hard training regime ;-)

I should start building my own scedules.
' Do nothing'
' Do nothing'
' Do nothing'
' Race day, good luck!'

This is why we are so fond of you.

 

[Swissmiss]

This is why we are so fond of you.

And just a wee bit jealous too

 

[LAKid53]

And just a wee bit jealous too

That goes without saying.

 

[Texas84]

how are the RNR races?

Fun. Lots of live bands on the course. Some good, some not so good. Arizona was a beautiful course.

 

[Rteetz]

how are the RNR races?

NOLA pre-Covid was a ton of fun. I had beer, mimosas, Jell-O shots, and more on course.

 

[lukacseven]

The Rock and Roll series of races are opening up with masks provided for start and finish. Not required while running.

The Philadelphia Distance Run is back! Limited capacity in-person. 09/19. For those of you who aren't aware, this was the original date (third weekend in September) for this race. This race dates back to 1978, but it was bought by RNR in 2008 and operated as a RNR event (albeit with less musical entertainment that the original race) on on various other dates. This year it returns as the "Philly Distance Run" with a nostalgic theme that pays homage to the initial '78 race. No course yet, but hoping they also go back to the old PDR course and not the modified "river loop" course that RNR used.

 

[Figment82]

Celebration just announced that they’ll be back on January 30th! I’m so excited, this is a fantastic local race and I really missed it this year.

 

[DznyGrlSD]

Celebration just announced that they’ll be back on January 30th! I’m so excited, this is a fantastic local race and I really missed it this year.

How's the course? I would only do the half and that's only if Disney doesn't do Marathon (or Princess at this point) in-person.

 

[Figment82]

How's the course? I would only do the half and that's only if Disney doesn't do Marathon (or Princess at this point) in-person.

Fantastic course! It winds all throughout Celebration, including a mix of roads, sidewalks, and wooden boardwalks (which I know aren’t everyone’s favorite, but I like the change). It’s my PR race. The marathon is a double loop so there’s a very generous time limit for the half (7 hours, I think?).

The after party is amazing! All of the local restaurants in town give out samples. I’m not too keen on eating much after a race, so I give my dad my sample card and he goes crazy, lol! Swag is fun too - I have two large fleece blankets that my daughter has stolen from me.

In the past, it’s typically 2 weeks after WDW Marathon Weekend, so it is a lot close together (for me, anyway), but it’s totally worth it if you can swing it.