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Tunnel to Towers 5K

Giant Race San FRanciSco

Aug. 27, San Francisco

race-sfgiants.com

You don’t have to be a Giants fan to

enjoy this San Francisco race—but it

helps. Runners at this eighth annual 5K,

10K and half marathon tour the land-

mark city’s waterfront with a finish inside

of AT&T Park. The course runs along

the bay and avoids those infamous San

Francisco hills, and all runners receive

a T-shirt, finisher’s medal and a bobble-

head of a Giants player.

Wicked Wine Run

Sept. 9, Burleson, Texas

wickedwinerun.com

What vintage pairs well with energy bars?

This 5K run takes place at the Lost Oak

Winery in Burleson, just south of Fort

Worth, and features a scenic course on

the grounds followed by a wine tasting at

the finish. After the run, a 1K walk includes

four more tasting stations to enjoy. There’s

a costume contest and other prizes for

finishers, while food trucks and live music

add to the post-race celebration.

tunnel to toWeRS 5 k

Sept. 24, New York City

tunnel2towers.org

This event celebrates the memory of

Stephen Siller, the New York firefighter

who was off-duty when the planes hit on

9/11. He drove to the Brooklyn–Battery

Tunnel, strapped on 60 pounds of gear

and made his way to the Twin Towers,

where he died rescuing others. Runners

follow this route, about 3.5 miles,

beginning at the tunnel and finishing in

Manhattan at West and Murray streets.

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RiveR valley Run tRail FeStival

Aug. 19, Manchester, Md.

rivervalleyranch.com

Maryland’s top trail-running event

includes a 5K, 10K and 15K trail run, a

5K road race and a free kids’ festival

area. The River Valley Ranch, located

northwest of Baltimore, is a summer

camp and outdoor education center

that offers plenty of room to explore,

and the courses offer a nice mix of

grass, creek crossings and singletrack

trails.

BalBoa 4-MileR

Sept. 2, San Diego

sandiegotrackclub.org

This cross-country race in San diego’s

Balboa Park celebrates its 50th anni-

versary this year. Organized by the San

diego Track club, the event is run on

a mix of trails, grass and sidewalks. it

attracts area cross-country teams as

well as individuals to compete in the

master’s division (40-plus years old),

youth division (18 and younger) and

open races.

Wild Wild WildeRneSS tRail Run

Sept. 23, Danville, Ill.

kennekuk.com

This 7.45-mile trail race, about three

hours south of chicago, is a rugged

challenge in a state known for being

flat. The 37th annual event is held in the

Kickapoo State Park, with 95 percent of

the course on singletrack trails that fea-

ture some serious climbs and descents.

camping is available in the park for

travelers and awards are given to the

top three finishers in each age group.

5 k to 15k

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