San Diego, California (United States of America) - "La Jolla Half Marathon & 5K". The La Jolla Half Marathon is one of San Diego California's most picturesque and beautiful point-to-point races. Starting at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, the course follows a scenic coastal route along the San Diego coast and reaches the challenging climb to the summit of Torrey Pines State Park. The race course then rolls atop Torrey Pines mesa, continues down through residential La Jolla Shores, and finishes at La Jolla Cove. And, for those interested in a shorter option, the 5K race course offers a mostly downhill course and features some of the most scenic views of the last 3.1 miles of the La Jolla half marathon course. www.runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=116383&aflt_token=Nktw0AUB3nF4FPeh7Y7AWqQewFdw9sGt

Grover, Missouri (United States of America) - "The Spring Sprung 5k-10k and Half Marathon". Starting at 8:00 am in beautiful downtown Wildwood, run, walk, or jog starting from Racers Village at the Farmers Market down the paved pedestrian pathway through beautiful Wildwood Park and return across the famous Wildwood bridges for a perfect 5k. Or take the turnaround in Racers Village for the 10k and 13.1. The Half Marathon course also does 2 laps but uses a different route (turnaround splits are timed for both the Half and 10k). Custom medals to the top 3 in age groups (1-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+) and overall male and female winners for all events, 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon with podiums and photos. For registering, you not only get an awesome run on beautiful Wildwood trails, you get a Spring Sprung event T-shirt, Rockinator Racing neck buff, race snacks, colas, drinks, professional chip timing, aid stations at mile 2 and 4 (also mile 6 for the Half), fully marked course, music rocking at Racer Village, podium awards ceremony, free action pics and finish line video. Whew! A great way to kick off a Saturday morning in the full bloom of spring! Please consider donating a few bucks to the Rockwoods School District Cross Country program. 100% of proceeds go to help keep kids in shoes, jackets, tarps, drinks, and general program support. Packet pick-up is race morning starting at 6:45 am until 7:45. Please try to pick up your packet at Wildwood Pub to avoid lines! National Anthem goes off at 7:56. You run off at 8:00. It’s gonna be a great day! Get signed up, tell your friends to join you, and let’s gooo! www.runsignup.com/Race/MO/Grover/TheSPRINGSPRUNG5k10kAndHalfMarathon?aflt_token=Nktw0AUB3nF4FPeh7Y7AWqQewFdw9sGt

Fargo, North Dakota (United States of America) - "Essentia Health Fargo Marathon". Don't miss the excitement at America's best small town race, back for its 22nd anniversary! We're bringing that sweet midwestern charm for a celebration of running on May 29th and 30th - and there's really nothing small about it. Live bands, a town-wide cheering section, and an epic after-party will keep you movin' and groovin' as you run this flat and friendly course. http://go.evvnt.com/3127404-0?pid=6562

Highland Park, Illinois (United States of America) - "North Shore Classic". Celebrate community and sportsmanship this summer at the North Shore Classic Half Marathon, 5K, 1-Mile Walk and Kids Race on May 31st, 2026! Take in the scenic beauty of Chicago's North Shore as you run through the picturesque streets of Highland Park. Whether you're charging the half marathon, hustling the 5K, or strolling in the 1-Mile community walk, the excitement doesn't end at the finish line. Join thousands of fellow runners for a post-race picnic packed with live music, delicious grilled bites, refreshing drinks, and plenty of fun to cap off an unforgettable day. http://go.evvnt.com/3127413-2?pid=6562

Furnace Creek, California (United States of America) - "Badwater 135". Globally recognized as the world’s toughest foot race, the Badwater 135 Ultramarathon is a pure athletic challenge of athlete, shoes, and support crew versus a brutal 135-mile / 217km stretch of highway and a forty-eight hour time limit. From the start line in Death Valley to the finish line high on Mt. Whitney, this one-of-a-kind foot race offers the promise of a supremely personal achievement along with international accolades for those who rise to the occasion. Covering 135 miles (217km) non-stop from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney, CA, the Badwater® 135 is the most demanding and extreme running race offered anywhere on the planet, as well as the 135-Mile World Championship. The start line is at Badwater Basin, Death Valley, which marks the lowest elevation in North America at 280’ (85m) below sea level. The race finishes at Whitney Portal at 8,300’ (2530m), which is the trailhead to the Mt. Whitney summit, the highest point in the contiguous United States. The Badwater 135 course covers three mountain ranges for a total of 14,600’ (4450m) of cumulative vertical ascent and 6,100’ (1859m) of cumulative descent. Competitors travel through places or landmarks with names like Mushroom Rock, Furnace Creek, Salt Creek, Devil’s Cornfield, Devil’s Golf Course, Stovepipe Wells, Panamint Springs, Darwin, Keeler, Lone Pine, Alabama Hills, and the Sierra Nevada. www.badwater.com