Fall is such an awesome time of year, especially for running. The mild temperatures and beauty of the change of seasons makes going for a run a lot easier than on those hot summer days. It's also a great time of year for races. Here are a few you may want to consider:
Central High School Alumni Association 5K Run/Walk, 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Weigent Park, La Crosse, Wis., www.lacrosseschools.com/school288/images/files/5k_brochure_2008.pdf.
Whistlestop Marathon and Half Marathon, 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Ashland, Wis.
www.whistlestopmarathon.com.
Beacons for Babies Nite Lite Run, 8K, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, Soldiers Field Best Western, Rochester, Minn., info, (507) 273-5224, torgnet@juno.com.
Fourth Annual Blue Devil Run/Walk,registration at 8 a.m., 5K run/walk, 10K run, Saturday, Oct. 18, Menomonie, Wis., http://urec.uwstout.edu/hfc/bluedevilrunwalk.html
Harvest Hustle, 2K walk/run, 10K run, 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Eau Claire Orchards, 6470 Balsam Road, Eau Claire, Wis., www.ecct.org/home.
Spirit Run, 5k and 10k to benefit Holy Spirit School, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 55th St. & 50th Ave. NW, Rochester, Minn., www.rochestertrackclub.com/Calendar/Calendar-Detail.aspx?raceID=183
Anoka Gray Ghost 5K and One Mile fitness Walk, 12:50 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 215 W. Main St., Anoka, Minn., www.raceberryjam.com/grayghost.html
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Kari Knutson wrote on Oct 10, 2008 10:05 AM:
If you're looking for something longer, there's the Gravy Train 12 Mile Fun Run Saturday, Nov. 22 starting at the Rochester YMCA. For more info,you can call race director Jean Murray at 507-288-0242 or e-mail murray.jean@mayo.edu.
There's also Gobble Gait 2008 on Thanksgiving Day Nov. 27 in Hastings, Minn. There's an 8K at 8:30 a.m. or 2K walk/run at 8:30 a.m.
Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. and participants are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item on race day. All proceeds will be donated to Hastings Family Service. For further information call Mary (651) 437-1070, Brian (651) 480-4990 or Jay (651) 437-7599. For an online registration form visit www.gobblegait.com. "