This dog-friendly 5K is the bomb! The run was next to beautiful St. Joseph River along the RiverFront Pard path in Niles, MI. There were even THREE water stations! After the race, there was a raffle and then events for the public to enjoy with their dogs. There was

The Balboa Park 8 Miler is one of my favorite local races. It combines both road and trail running through one of the biggest draws to America's Finest City. Even though Balboa Park is essentially my back yard and I run in the park frequently, I still love participating in this

"Fun 5k through midtown and into Central Park. Has a great marathon-week vibe, with runners from all over the world warming up for the big day.

Packet pick-up at the Javits Center is a pain, especially given the marathon crowds, but understandable for those doing both. Coming from Bkln and