The Color Run was created by event producer Travis Snyder and first held in March 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona, with about 6,000 runners. Its color throwing borrows from Holi, the Hindu festival of spring. What started as a single 5K…
Running a marathon is a goal within itself, however, once you have completed a marathon, the next step is to give yourself time goals. One of the most coveted time goals for marathon runners is running a sub-3-hour marathon. While…
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned runner, there’s an event or race for you. There are many types of running races available. Some are short fun runs you can complete without that much training. Others need months of proper…
The Spartan Super isn’t your average race. After all, it doesn’t just require stamina and endurance, but strength and raw willpower. Due to that, the popular obstacle race is as difficult as it is fun – so you wouldn’t be…
The most DIFFICULT of the Spartan events is the Spartan Ultra, designed for the BEST of the best to complete 60 obstacles positioned throughout 31 miles of incredibly rugged terrain. Popular around the world among athletes and amateurs alike, the…
Sometimes you get the urge to run a half marathon, but don’t want to commit to training for months before it. So you want to prove you can finish a half marathon? But you don’t have time to exercise? Those…
There are a few differences between a 5K race and a fun run. The biggest is the crowd participating in the event. The biggest difference between a fun run and a 5K is the crowd and the purpose of the…
Plan on at least 1/2 lb (about 227 g) of color powder per participant with 3 color stations. With 5 stations, plan up to 1 lb (454 g) per participant. Multiply that per-person figure by your headcount and you have…
If you live in San Francisco, there is a good chance that you have participated in Bay to Breakers. If you haven’t, then you know someone who has. As a way to lift the spirits of the city after the…
Mud runs like Tough Mudder have grown in popularity over the years, with many who have grown bored with their regular exercise routine, flocking to enter these fun, but intense races. Mud runs are CHALLENGING racecourses, where participants need to…