Getting deeper and deeper into Fall racing season training. Training is going quite well! I thought I would share some info on another great local event happening here in the Raleigh area. Once again, local race directors have gotten together to offer a special race series, all involving half marathons this Fall. For those who endure and complete three half marathons between September 21st, and October 27th, are treated to the special bling shown above.
The first race in the Fall Triple Crown is the Johnson Lexus Half. Information on this race can be found here. http://www.midtownraceseries.com. The title sponsor is Johnson Lexus, and every runner has the chance to win a brand new Lexus IS C!! Talk about race bling? How would you like to drive home from the race in that car? I would get the seat all sweaty, but wouldn’t mind.
Win this new car?
The second race in the series is the RunRaleigh Half Marathon, the third running of this event in downtown Raleigh beginning at Cameron Village, on it’s new Fall date of October 6th. Information on this great event can be found at http://www.runraleighraces.com. This is a great race with a good portion being run on the green ways in the city.
Downtown Raleigh
The final race is located in Wake Forest, NC. I ran the inaugural event in 2012, and it was challenging, but a ton of Halloween fun is in store for you at this unique event. Information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/hallowedhalf. There is a cool video of the spooky section of this race on YouTube.
Greenway Spooktacular!
Raleigh has such a cool running scene! I am proud to be a runner here, and although I love destination races, racing close to home is always special. I plan on moving somewhere on the west coast in about 3-5 years, and I will get involved in a brand new running community, but until that time comes, there are plenty of exciting races to participate in here at home.
Do you enjoy running half marathons as much as I do? They seem to be the race distance of choice by so many runners these days, and we are lucky to have more and more options every year. If you are local to the Raleigh area, consider joining me in pursuit of the Fall Triple Crown. You will not be disappointed running these events. Happy running!
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that sounds like an awesome month!! good luck!