Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Experience a weekend of riding, camping, and live music.  All proceeds go to benefit Twin Cedars Camp, dedicated to providing outdoor recreational opportunities for people of all ages with intellectual or physical disabilities.  https://www.camptwincedars.org/  Here is a podcast about the event if you have time to listen https://open.spotify.com/episode/4wEkHVgHZCEmjeo1t3VW9F?si=7rfXZhcsTxmPgRM87-OJbA.  Friday, November 6th, after 5 pm, arrive and set up camp.  Here is the registration for camping and Sunday morning breakfast. https://www.eventcreate.com/e/gravelujah SORRY NO DOGS ALLOWED.  Saturday, November 7th, Papas Tacos Truck will be serving breakfast and dinner, no lunch.  At 11 am, we ride (not race) 50, 30, & 10 miles east of the campgrounds on canopy gravel, cool B roads, and climbing. A water stop will be provided at the halfway point for the 50-mile & 30-mile routes.  From 4-6 pm, live music from Tyler Siems & The Herd from District Bicycles will be playing. htt

Come work up your Turkey Day appetites on Thanksgiving morning and join the American Legion LeBron Post 58 Family for their annual TURKEY TROT!  This race is presented by The American Legion LeBron Post 58 Family.  Stay after the race for donuts and hot chocolate! 🍪🍵   The American Legion's mission is to enhance the well-being of America's veterans, their families, our military, and our communities by our devotion to mutual helpfulness. The American Legion's vision statement is "The American Legion: Veterans Strengthening America."  The American Legion Auxiliary is made up of the male and female spouses of Veterans, grandmothers, mothers, sisters, and direct and adopted female descendants of members of The American Legion.    Register by Sunday, November 10th to be guaranteed the option of a t-shirt add on. Any remaining t-shirts will be sold at the race.     Proceeds from the race benefit Veterans. The 5k course starts and finishes at Mineral Wells

What Is The CHASE? THE CHASE is a trail race where you aren't just racing the clock. You're being hunted. Every runner wears a CHASE bib with a tear tag. A few minutes after the gun goes off, the CLAW is released onto the course. The CLAW's only job is to catch you and take your tag.​ Cross the finish line with your tag still on your bib and you've ESCAPED THE CLAW. Lose it on the trail and you've been CLAWED.​ This isn't just about speed. It's about pacing, strategy, and how badly you want to keep looking over your shoulder. Go out too hard and you'll fade. Go out too easy and the CLAW will be right behind you.​ Choose the 5K for a short, all-out sprint from the CLAW, or the 15K for a longer hunt where the CLAW has more time to close the gap. HOW IT WORKS Every runner gets a unique CHASE bib with a tear tag. The race starts. You get a 5-minute head start. ​ The CLAW is released and chases runners on course. If the CLAW catches you, they take your tear tag. Finish your distance. If your tag is intact, you ESCAPED. If it's gone, you've been CLAWED. What You Earn: The CHASE Finisher Medal with a "ESCAPED THE CLAW" or "CLAWED" Medal Attachment All participants receive a CHASE Tee. 1st Place M/F Award for 5K & 15K *additional CHASE merch available for purchase with registration Frequently Asked Questions: Do I have to outrun the CLAW to get a medal? Nope. Every finisher gets THE CHASE medal. Your attachment depends on whether you ESCAPE or get CLAWED. What happens if I get caught? You hand over your tag and keep running. Getting caught doesn't end your race. You still finish, still get your medal, and still compete for your place. You just wear CLAWED on your medal instead of ESCAPED THE CLAW. How much of a head start do I get? Everyone gets a 5-minute head start before the CLAW is released. How fast is the CLAW? Fast enough. You'll find out on race day. Is there more than one CLAW? There will be one CLAW for every 150 runners, and one CLAW for each distance. Can I hide my tag? No. Your tag must be visible on the back of your bib at all times. Covering or hiding your tag is an automatic disqualification. Is the race timed? Yes. Every race is timed. 1st place male and female in each distance is decided by finish time, not by whether you ESCAPE the CLAW. Are these trail races or road? THE CHASE is on trail terrain: dirt, rocks, roots, and elevation. Sometimes there's some pavement and gravel too. Can I walk? Yes. But the CLAW won't be walking. Are there aid stations? Yes. There will be water, basic hydration, and snacks at the start/finish line. This is a cupless event, so bring your own bottle or hydration system. What should I bring? Trail shoes, a hydration system, layers (depending on the weather), and the will to survive. Is THE CHASE for beginners? Yes. You don't need to be fast to finish, but faster is better if you want to ESCAPE.

The '89er 5K is hosted by the cadets in the '89er Battalion, Guthrie High School JROTC. The Guthrie JROTC program is the first JROTC program in the State of Oklahoma, dating back to 1935. As a 5K, we encourage competitive runners, recreational runners, and walkers; walk your dog, push a stroller, or simply enjoy the fellowship of your friends and neighbors. This is a community event hosted by the students in JROTC. Run proceeds support educational and leadership training opportunities for the students in JROTC.    This year's '89er day race theme is BOOMTOWN, celebrating Guthrie's legendary boom - from 10 to 10,000 in one day. Come run the boom!    LOCATION: The Start/Finish line is at Honor Park in Downtown Guthrie, near 301 West Harrison Avenue, across from the Oklahoma Publishing Museum.   Course: USAT Certified Course: OK24012MU   PARKING: NOTICE!!!! Harrison is closed at Division Street. Turn west on Vilas to 2nd or 3rd street for parking. Park along Harrison A

For those that have never competed in my events they take place at Guthrie Lake - this is a no wake lake that only allows boats to troll. No jet skis or skiing is allowed The swim is done in a small cove that eliminates any white caps should the wind be blowing at those speeds - spectators are able to walk along the shoreline to view/track their Athlete Olympic: Swim .9mi/1600yds - Bike 24mi - Run 6mi      -    Sprint: Swim 500yds - Bike 18mi - Run 3mi Beat Buzz Super Sprint: Swim 200yds - Bike 6mi - Run 1mi Super Sprint Aquabike: Swim 200yds - Bike 6mi Sprint Duathlon: Run 2mi - Bike 18mi - Run 2mi This year race management will have a Youth Under 12 free race - when selecting this option after registering you will need to contact race management directly to identify what your Athlete chooses to race - there will be an additional charge to cover the cost of the shirt if you chose to order one Additional intel pertaining to the Youth Under 12 option: USA Triathlon Youth Memberships You