Summer Fun Runs
Wouldn’t it be great if exercise were actually fun? This might be possible with the plethora of “fun runs” happening around Virginia this summer. These runs are made unique with glowsticks, color, mud, and more special characteristics–so get a sweat on this summer with a smile on your face!
Run and Ride
Kings Dominion
Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4
1-miler and 5K on Saturday, quarter marathon (6.5 miles) and the half marathon (13.1 miles) on Sunday
Prices (include park passes):
1 miler: $45 Race fee + $3 sign up fee
5K: $60 Race fee + $3.60 sign up fee
Half Marathon: $120 Race fee + $7.20 signup fee
Quarter marathon: $80 Race fee + $4.80 sign up fee
OTHER OPTIONS FOR PARK PASSES ARE AVAILABLE
The Run and Ride is chance for all thrill seekers and runners out there to combine both of their interests. Once you have completed your run, you can enjoy a park pass to Kings Dominion.
https://www.runandriderace.com/kings-dominion
Run Amuck
Butler Stadium, Quantico, VA 22134
Saturday, June 10
Choice of a 4 mile run or a 2 mile run
Prices:
4 mile run – $45
2 mile run- $30
Run Amuck is a mud run for people of all ages. Throughout the course you are faced with obstacles and other challenges. Be prepared to get muddy when running this race!
http://www.marinemarathon.com/events/run-amuck/schedule
Night Nation Run
RFK stadium, 2400 E Capitol St. SE, Washington D.C, 20003
Saturday, June 17
5K
Prices:
$60 – $80 based on registration package
The Night Nation Run is more for the fun than the actual run. Exciting “party stations” are located along the course that include deejays, light shows, and even selfie stations. A pre-party takes place before the race, where it is encouraged to dance in order to get loose for the run.
https://nightnationrun.com/washington-dc/
Bubble Run
RFK stadium, 2400 E Capitol St. SE, Washington D.C, 20003
Saturday, August 12
5k
Prices:
$50
Many people are used to the typical fun run where you get sprayed with color and dye, but with the Bubble Run things are a little different. Through the course runners run through different colored bubbles every kilometer.
http://bubblerun.com/upcoming-locations/washington-dc-2017/
Inflatable Run
RFK stadium, 2400 E Capitol St. SE, Washington D.C, 20003
Saturday, September 9
Courses vary in length
Prices:
VIP- $90
Regular- $75
With different courses, the inflatable run is made for everyone. Various inflatable obstacles are placed along the different courses. You can choose which ones you want to conquer.
https://thegreatinflatablerace.com/DC
Color Run
National Harbor, MD 20745
Sunday, September 17
5K
Prices:
$49.99
The color run is definitely worth getting your clothes a little messy with color. The course contains different stations of color spray zones. At each station different colors are sprayed, squirted, and thrown at you. After the run, runners can enjoy an after party. With this year’s color run, there seems to be a theme, of unicorns. Runners will receive unicorn medals, experience unicorn inflatables, and get covered with unicorn colors.