Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

🌅Run at Sunrise with pretty scenic views! Start your day and your journey with a breathtaking sunrise and fellow runners chasing greatness. Forget the massive, impersonal race-day crowds. We keep things small, personal, and local, so every run feels less like a number and more like a memory. Whether it's a 5K, 10K, half-marathon, or virtual run, you'll get the warmth of a hometown event. Overview: Spots sell out FAST! We close each wave the moment it fills. Once a wave sells out, you can grab the virtual run option or join the waitlist. This is a smaller, private group run with a capped field per wave - so it never feels crowded, and you're never just a bib number. All paces and ages welcome (under 18 with a guardian) - run it, walk it, however you like! There's no gear, no setup, no fuss - just you, the course, and our coordinators cheering you on in a relaxed, stress-free setting. When you sign up, you're not just registering for a race - you're getting real support toward your fitness goals, plus an invite to join one of our local run clubs to keep the momentum going. Timing: Optional! Track your own time via Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, or similar, then submit it through our easy online form to get posted. Or just ask a coordinator to help time you. No timing chips - this is about progress, not pressure. What You Get (Swag Bag): - Running T-shirt (shipped to your address - US only) - Finisher's medal - Virtual Training Run (emailed to you a month before your run) - Online results & certificate of completion - Invitation to join a local running club - NEW: Upgrade to a lightweight, moisture-wicking technical shirt for just $5 more Packet Pickup? Skip It. No lines, no hassle - your swag ships straight to your door. (Double-check your full US mailing address, including apartment number, when you register as your shirt is sent to this address!) Race bibs are simply handed out on race day. When Will My Swag Arrive? Your shirt will land at your mailing address the week of your race. Signing Up Last Minute? (Within 2 Weeks of the Race) No problem - just know shipping may not catch up in time, so your shirt could arrive after race day. No worries, though: wear whatever you like and come run with us anyway! When Will I Receive get the Course Map and Details? We'll send a final participant info by the Wednesday before race day with all the details and course maps. Wave Times (Once you've registered, use your confirmation number to reserve a wave here.) Wave A: 7:30 AM Wave B: 8:00 AM Wave C: 8:30 AM Running late? Jump in when you arrive - our coordinators stay on-site for 3 hours after the first wave. Times may be subject to change depending on seasons, please check your participant info email! Got more questions? Check our FAQ. Virtual Run Option Prefer to run on your own time? Our Virtual Run includes a digital training pack to keep you on track. Run it whenever, wherever, with any tracking device you like (optional) — then send your results to info@thebestraces.com to claim your medal. Race Bundle Sign up for multiple races and save with a bundle discount. Sponsorships & Promoting Your Business Want to put your business in front of our community? We'd love to feature you as a sponsor. Learn more Team Glo Volunteers Love helping people cross finish lines? Join our volunteer team and help bring these community runs to life. Sign up here Be Part of the Journey Discover our charity initiatives at https://www.thebestraces.com/runforothers/ Got a mission that helps people around the world? Let us help you fundraise at no cost to you. Smaller Races, Warm Memories, Always Ready for You

Chase the Sun, Crushing your Goals! 🏃‍♀️💨 Welcome to the 2027 Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1! There is no better way to start your day than stepping up to the starting line just as the world wakes up. Forget the massive, impersonal race-day crowds. We keep things small, personal, and local, so every run feels less like a number and more like a memory. Whether it's a 5K, 10K, half-marathon, or virtual run, you'll get the warmth of a hometown event. Overview: Spots sell out FAST! We close each wave the moment it fills. Once a wave sells out, you can grab the virtual run option or join the waitlist. This is a smaller, private group run with a capped field per wave - so it never feels crowded, and you're never just a bib number. All paces and ages welcome (under 18 with a guardian) - run it, walk it, however you like! There's no gear, no setup, no fuss - just you, the course, and our coordinators cheering you on in a relaxed, stress-free setting. When you sign up, you're not just registering for a race - you're getting real support toward your fitness goals, plus an invite to join one of our local run clubs to keep the momentum going. Timing: Optional! Track your own time via Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, or similar, then submit it through our easy online form to get posted. Or just ask a coordinator to help time you. No timing chips - this is about progress, not pressure. What You Get (Swag Bag): - Running T-shirt (shipped to your address - US only) - Finisher's medal - Virtual Training Run (emailed to you a month before your run) - Online results & certificate of completion - Invitation to join a local running club - NEW: Upgrade to a lightweight, moisture-wicking technical shirt for just $5 more Packet Pickup? Skip It. No lines, no hassle - your swag ships straight to your door. (Double-check your full US mailing address, including apartment number, when you register as your shirt is sent to this address!) Race bibs are simply handed out on race day. When Will My Swag Arrive? Your shirt will land at your mailing address the week of your race. Signing Up Last Minute? (Within 2 Weeks of the Race) No problem - just know shipping may not catch up in time, so your shirt could arrive after race day. No worries, though: wear whatever you like and come run with us anyway! When Will I Receive get the Course Map and Details? We'll send a final participant info by the Wednesday before race day with all the details and course maps. Wave Times (Once you've registered, use your confirmation number to reserve a wave here.) Wave A: 7:30 AM Wave B: 8:00 AM Wave C: 8:30 AM Running late? Jump in when you arrive - our coordinators stay on-site for 3 hours after the first wave. Times may be subject to change depending on seasons, please check your participant info email! Got more questions? Check our FAQ. Virtual Run Option Prefer to run on your own time? Our Virtual Run includes a digital training pack to keep you on track. Run it whenever, wherever, with any tracking device you like (optional) — then send your results to info@thebestraces.com to claim your medal. Race Bundle Sign up for multiple races and save with a bundle discount. Sponsorships & Promoting Your Business Want to put your business in front of our community? We'd love to feature you as a sponsor. Learn more Team Glo Volunteers Love helping people cross finish lines? Join our volunteer team and help bring these community runs to life. Sign up here Be Part of the Journey Discover our charity initiatives at https://www.thebestraces.com/runforothers/ Got a mission that helps people around the world? Let us help you fundraise at no cost to you. Smaller Races, Warm Memories, Always Ready for You

🌅Run at Sunrise with pretty scenic views! Start your day — and your journey — with a breathtaking sunrise and fellow runners chasing greatness.   Overview:Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list. This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave. All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!   There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting! When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that supports your fitness journey.  Timing: - Timing is Optional: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online. Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.  - No timing chips

02/26/26 Full Marathon Update: We have less than 20 Charity Fund entries for the full marathon and will probably sell out within a couple of weeks. These entries are the only way to register for the full marathon at this time. Once the Charity Fund entries are sold out, there will be no additional registration for the full marathon. 02/27/26 Half Marathon Update: The half marathon has sold out of standard entries! We have less than 50 standard entries left. Charity Fund entries are $340 for the half marathon and are the only way to register for the half marathon now. We reserve a limited number of Charity Fund entries where all proceeds go to the charities and non-profits that partner with the race. Once these are sold out, there will be no additional registration for the half marathon.  Join us for the Colorado Marathon in Fort Collins this May! Our annual event takes place in the stunning Poudre Canyon and the gorgeous natural areas of Fort Collins in Northern Colorado. Each year, th

Join us in 2026 for the 45th annual running of the Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k. Run alongside the roaring Elk River through the emerald green pastures on Country Road 129 with the snow-capped Rocky Mountains of Colorado all around and find out why the Steamboat Marathon, a certified Boston Qualifier race,  was ranked as one of the “Top 10 Destination Marathons in North America.”