SO...2012 was a good year when it came to running
Half Marathons! I completed 10 and I'm looking for more in 2013! How many? Thirteen to be exact! 13 in 2013 is my mantra for this "run" year! Now...I do enjoy running these Half Marathons for my own personal gratification and health, but I also have two other important reasons why I run. Number one...THE CAUSES. Running for prostate cancer, crohn's disease, breast cancer, autism, etc is one of the main reasons I run. Number two...INSPIRING OTHERS. I know for a fact that consistently running and staying active myself allowed others to see that, not only do I practice what I preach, but if I can do it, THEY can do it too! I also want to SHOUT OUT and acknowledge all those organizations who supported me and sponsored some of my runs:
Stepping Higher, Inc.,
Phi Beta Sigmas,
Nubia Leadership Academy, Friends of Nubia and
Zero: The End of Prostate Cancer!
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Now here are some suggested Half Marathons and some additional runs (for those who want to join me on my quest of 13 runs!)
JANUARY-JUNE 2013
January
01/06/2013
Sunday
7:00 am | San Diego Resolution Run 5K & 15K | Sandy Feet Events
info@sandyfeetevents.com | De Anza Cove in Mission Bay Park, San Diego, CA | Supporting: San Diego Roots Sustainable Food Project
sandyfeetevents.com |
01/26/2013
Saturday
8:25 am | Stephen Strasburg 5K Walk & Fun Run with Tony Gwynn (Run/8:25am, Walk/8:30am) | Integrated Sports Marketing
858/836-0133 | Tony Gwynn Stadium, San Diego State University. Join Stephen Strasburg & Tony Gwynn in a 5K walk & fun run through the beautiful campus at SDSU. | Benefits Aztec Baseball program. Live music, autograph booth, kids’ fun zone, T-shirt, autographed Stephen Strasburg card & autographed Tony Gwynn card for the first 1,000 participants, two tickets to a 2013 Aztecs baseball game.
www.Strasburg5k.com |
01/27/2013
Sunday
7:00 am | Wild Horse Trail Half Marathon | Dirt Devil Racing | Otay Lake County Park – Boat Launch, 2234 Wueste Road in Chula Vista, CA 91915 | Course will take you along incredible single & double track trails around upper & lower Otay Lakes, near the Olympic Trainng Center in Chula Vista.
www.dirtdevilracing.com |
February
02/10/2013
Sunday
8:00 am | 44th Annual San Dieguito Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk | Kathy Loper Events
619/298-7400
kathy@kathyloperevents.com | Start/Finish: San Dieguito County Park, Rancho Santa Fe, CA | "This is one of the most beautiful & scenic courses you will ever run." Benefits: San Diego County Parks Society.
kathyloperevents.com |
02/17/2013
Sunday
8:00 am | 2013 Coronado Valentine's Day 10K and 1 Mile Fun Run | Ben Vaughan
ben@coronado10k.com | Tidelands Park - Coronado, CA | A flat and fast USATF certified course through Coronado. $2,500 Prize Purse, Awesome Finishers Medal, Tech shirts, and more SWAG, Post Race Party. Register early, race will sell out. "Come For The Run, Stay For The Fun"
www.coronado10k.com |
02/24/2013
Sunday
8:00 am | Max and Jake's Big Race 5K and 1 Mile Trail Run, 6th Annual | maxandjakesbigrace.org
info@maxandjakesbigrace.org | Morley Field Trails. Starts between Velodrome and City College Baseball Field. | This is a family-friendly fun run that benefits Rady Children's Hospital. $15-35 w/t-shirt depending on age, event & date of reg. Visit website for details.
maxandjakesbigrace.org |
02/24/2013
Sunday
am | Lady Speed Stick Women’s Half Marathon & 5K San Diego | Competitor Group
womenshalfmarathon.com | San Diego, CA | Grab your girlfriends for an inspirational weekend featuring: One of a Kind Finisher’s Medal w/charm, Personalized bibs, Designer Goodie Bag & much more!
womenshalfmarathon.com |
March
03/02/2013
Saturday
7:30 am | 3rd Annual Finish Chelsea's Run 5K Run/Walk and Family Festival | 760/692-2900
info@inmotionevents.com | West Side of Balboa Park, 6th Avenue and Quince, San Diego, CA | Hosted by Chelsea's Light Foundation, founded by Chelsea King's family to better protect CA's 9.3 million children through Chelsea's Law & raise funds providing scholarships to SD County college bound teens.
www.chelseaslight.org/ |
03/10/2013
Sunday
7:30am - 8:15am | The San Diego Half Marathon at PETCO Park | San Diego Half Marathon
2277 Rosecrans Street
San Diego, CA 92106
info@sdhalfmarathon.com | Starts next to PETCO Park, with a stadium finish inside PETCO Park, San Diego. | Sport, Health & Fitness Expo (at PETCO Park) Race packet pick up on Sat 3/9/13 9am-4pm.
sdhalfmarathon.com |
03/16/2013
Saturday
7:30 am | 33rd Annual Domino's St. Patrick's Day 10K Run, 4 & 2 Mile Fun Run | Kathy Loper Events
619/298-7400
kathy@kathyloperevents.com | Mission Bay Park, San Diego, CA | Fun, fast & festive with food/drinks, awards & drawings. Proceeds benefit Rady Children's Hospital.
kathyloperevents.com |
April
04/06/2013
Saturday
7:50 am | 24th Annual Junior Carlsbad - A running event just for kids 12 & under. Distances vary per age group from 1 Mi, 1/2 Mi, 1/4 Mi, Toddler Trot & Diaper Dash. | Competitor Group
858/450-6510
carlsbad5000@competitorgroup.com | Downtown Carlsbad, CA at Carlsbad Village Drive & Roosevelt. | 11 Races for Every Age Group & Fitness Level Receive a Free Gift if you register in the First 500. Runners receive Finisher's Medal & T-Shirt. Awesome Awards for top 3 girl/boy finishers (ages 5-12)
www.juniorcarlsbad.com |
04/06/2013
Saturday
6:00 am | Hollywood Half Marathon & 5K / 10K | 619/800-4376
run@hollywoodhalfmarathon.com | Start/Finish 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA | Run down the World Famous Hollywood Blvd with spectators cheering you on. Start & Finish near Universal Studios. 2-day Expo 4/4 & 4/5.
hollywoodhalfmarathon.com |
04/07/2013
Sunday
7:05 am | 28th Annual Carlsbad 5000 (the world's fastest 5K with 9 separate races grouped by age & gender with team & group competitions). | Competitor Group
858/450-6510
carlsbad5000@competitorgroup.com | Jefferson St. & Grand Ave., Carlsbad, CA | 16 World Records, Beer garden & refreshments, Fast & fun course with Weekend Health & Fitness Expo. Awards/merchandise 3 deep in all age divisions; Medals to top 250 finishers in each individual run
www.carlsbad5000.com |
04/13/2013
Saturday
7:00 pm | The Neon Run (A 5K wild & crazy glowing experience that is more about having fun & making memories, and simply blowing your mind, so come as you are!) | www.theneonrun.com
info@theneonrun.com | Qualcomm Stadium San Diego, CA | This event is less about speed & more about enjoying a night of illuminating lights & neon glow body paint under UV black lights w/your friends & family. Join people of all different speeds, ages, shapes, & sizes toeing the start line.
www.theneonrun.com |
04/28/2013
Sunday
7:30 am | 32nd Annual La Jolla Half Marathon, La Jolla Shores 5K, and the Windansea Five Mile Srtide | lajollahalfmarathon.com | Del Mar to La Jolla for Half Marathon - La Jolla start & finish for 5K & 5 Mi. | All courses very scenic featuring post event celebration with refreshments, beer garden, awards & more! Shuttles available for 1/2 marathoners.
lajollahalfmarathon.com |
May
05/05/2013
Sunday
7:00 am | Safari Park Half Marathon | Christina Carreño
San Diego Zoo
619/685-3212
ccarreno@sandiegozoo.org | Scenic run by vineyards, golf courses & farmland in beautiful San Pasqual Valley, & incredible views inside the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. San Diego, CA. | Your registration includes free admission to the Safari Park on race day, free shuttle service & post race breakfast for just $15. Website:
www.safariparkhalf.com |
05/11/2013
Saturday
8:00 am | 2013 Ridiculous Obstacle Challenge (ROC) Race 5K at Del Mar Fairgrounds | Vavi Sport and Social
San Diego
info@rocrace.com | Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014 | Challenges of a military obstacle course combined with game competitive show themes, this event can only be described as ridiculous!
www.rocrace.com |
05/19/2013
Sunday
8:00 am | Navy's 27th Bay Bridge Run/Walk, 4-mile, from downtown San Diego over the majestic Coronado Bay Bridge, into Tidelands Park. | www.navylifesw.com | Start line San Diego Bayfront Hilton, One Park Blvd. finish line Tidelands Park Coronado | Proceeds benefits Navy Quality of Life Programs for sailors and their families! Live music by Navy Band Southwest expo, prizes, free transportation back downtown.
www.navylifesw.com |
June
06/02/2013
Sunday
6:15 am | Rock 'n' Roll San Diego Marathon & 1/2 Marathon to Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Competitor Group
800/311-1255
rnrsd@competitorgroup.com | Start: Balboa Park- San Diego, CA (Finish): SeaWorld parking lot- San Diego, CA | The marathon & half marathon courses are as flat & festive as they come,perfect for runners & walkers of all ability levels. Live bands, cheerleaders & themed water stations at every mile.
runrocknroll.competitor.com/san-diego |
6/30/2013
Sunday
8:05 am | 16th Annual Rotary Club of Coronado Low Tide Ride and Stride 8.2 mile bike ride/run/walk at low tide on the beach. | The Rotary Club of Coronado
619/435-8334
info@lowtiderideandstride.org | Start: YMCA Camp Surf at Seacoast Dr. and Carnation Ave., Imperial Beach. Finish: Sunset Park at the intersection of Ocean Blvd. and Ocean Dr. in Coronado. | Enjoy a ride, run or walk along a stretch of beach, on hard packed sand at low tide. Benefits Naval Medical Center San Diego's Comprehensive Combat & Complex Casualty Care Rehabilitation Facility & Wounded Warrior Battalion.
www.coronadorotary.org |
Thank you raceplace.com for the schedule. Check them out for an expanded schedule of races for Southern and Northern California!
