Area running events

[TigerHoya]

I was already getting back into shape earlier in the summer but had a setback when I was out of commission when I had emergency gallbladder surgery in July.

So I've pushed my timetable back a bit for things. I'm looking at the Army 10 Miler next fall as a long term goal (eventually a marathon after that a year or two later - maybe the USMC one.)

I was just looking for a good event to train for right now that was a shorter one.

Has anybody ever run in the Washington's Birthday 10K in Alexandria?

It's Feb. 16 this coming year, and I figured that would be a nice one to be able to train for in the coming months without having to overdo it or train too hard and also would allow me to fit the training needed into my schedule.

If you have any suggestions for any other events (5K-10K for right now) in the Washington or Baltimore area, I'd appreciate.

[EasyEd]

I've participated in a .04k near Tysons. Stops halfway at Clydes. Tiring but rewarding.

[Deleted]

DC has a St. Patrick's Day 10K

[Bando]

Cue HiFi reporting on 10Ks in the greater Gainesville area.

[theexorcist]

www.runwashington.com/

There are large numbers of 5K and 10K races at a variety of levels in the D.C. area.

Incidentally, don't register to walk a 5K with a friend to show your support for crushing brain cancer unless you want to seven thousand invitations for various running events to show up in your mail.

[Nevada Hoya]

It seems as if 10K was the standard distance for races (especially those attached to fund raisers). Then starting about 10-15 years ago, 5K races were the race that most of the charities held, probably because it was easier to do. So look for the Run for the Cure races - I am not sure when that is held right now. That is usually a 5K.

P.S. I am availabe for coaching tips on training for races up to the marathon distance.