13 Races to Ring in the New Year
Courtesy of New York Road Runners
Get a jump on your 2013 New Year’s Resolution—or make one last ditch effort at keeping 2012’s—with one of these New Year’s races.
December 29
Brazen New Year’s Eve Half Marathon, 10-K, and 5-K
December 29; Lake Chabot; CA
$44-$65, brazenracing.com
Use this pre-New Year’s Eve trail race to complete last year’s resolution--with two days to spare!
New Year’s Eve
New York Road Runners Emerald Nuts Midnight Run
New York, NY
$55-$65, nyrr.org
As the ball drops blocks away in Times Square, runners take their marks for this four-mile race. The goal: To make it to the finish line--without being too distracted by the dazzling fireworks display overhead. Show up early for a dance party, parade, and costume contest.
Philadelphia New Year’s Eve Midnight Run 5-K
Philadelphia, PA
$60; active.com
When the clock strikes 12, make a mad dash for 2013 (and the finish line). Don’t forget to don your formalwear, because the fastest man and woman in eveningwear take home a cash prize!
Last Chance Marathon
Bellingham, WA
skagitultrarunners.com; $40
Did you resolve to run a marathon or half last year? You can fulfill that resolution on this scenic course—provided you’ve already put in the training.
New Year’s One Day
San Francisco, CA
coastaltrailruns.com; $60-$190
Up for a challenge? Endurance runners complete as many laps around San Francisco’s Crissy Field (1.061 miles) as they can in either 6, 12, or 24 hours.
First Night Virginia 5-K
Charlottesville, VA
$25-$30; badtothebone.biz
Lace up on New Year’s Eve morning for a run, and then party until midnight with activities and performances on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall.
Beat the New Year 5-K
Salt Lake City, UT
$15-$25; active.com
The Salt Lake City Track Club hosts this New Year’s Eve Tradition. Runner’s take off at 11:30 PM on New Year’s Eve and try to finish before 2013.
Club Kokomo New Year’s Eve Day 5-K
Kokomo, IN
$8-$12; ckrr.us
This 2 PM New Year’s Eve race caters to people who have evening plans—and those who struggle to stay awake for the ball drop.
New Year’s Day
Commitment Day 5-K
Various locations
$34-$39; commitmentday.com
More than 30 cities will host runs that encourage people to get moving and take their first steps toward healthier lives.
Nashville New Year’s Resolution 5-K Run/Walk
Nashville, TN
35-$40; irunfortheparty.com
On New Year’s Day rise and shine for this race, which benefits Cerebral Palsy research and awareness. Bonus: Runners start at the Country Music Hall of Fame and get a complimentary Michelob Ultra at the post-race party.
New Year’s Day 5-K
Chicago, IL
$30-$40; chicagoevents.com
Join around 1,500 Windy City runners for this 26th annual event. In addition to getting your year off to a healthy start, you’ll be rewarded with a complimentary drink at the finish line.
First Day 5-K
Linwood, MA
$25-$30; 1stday5k.com
This flat and fast course may help you kick off 2013 off with a new PR.
Atlanta Track Club Resolution Run
Kennesaw, GA
Choose from a 5-K, 10-K, or 1-mile fun run to launch your healthiest year yet. $17-$30; atlantatrackclub.org
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