Well my running friends, it’s that time of year again….Spring! which means there are a million different opportunities to achieve those once unobtainable goals. Are you gonna run your first 5k?, how about trying your hand at a smooth 10k? or go the distance with a half-marathon! OK maybe on your bucket list this year is to do what few can do… a full marathon.

Whatever inspires you to go the distance, whatever reason’s you have, that gets you out the door for those 5AM training runs, those hard fought training miles, the stats you keep to improve your times..always going for that PR, whatever the reason, just enjoy this awesome sport and find yourself being tested and defined.

Schedule your next marathon: Marathon Guide

2011 Jingle Bell Run/Walk®
Northern Kentucky Convention Center
Saturday, December 10, 2011, 10:00am, Covington, KY

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Run Wild at the Cincinnati Zoo

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden invites guests to Run Wild during the Cheetah Run 5K Run and Walk on Sunday, September 4, at 8 a.m. Guests of all ages are invited to join the fun during the 3.1 mile run and walk through the beautiful Cincinnati Zoo. The course features the Zoos unique gardens and exotic animal exhibits, providing scenery unlike any other venue in town.

The 2011 Cheetah run will feature a NEW course that will begin and end in Safari Camp! Each runner will be equipped with chip-timing at the start and finish line that will give real-time, accurate race results and runners who pre-register will also receive a Dri-Fit T-shirt. After the race, children 12 and under can participate in a FREE Cheetah Cub Fun Run also in the Safari Camp Parking Lot. As a special prize all participants in the Cheetah Cub Fun Run will receive a ribbon when they cross the finish line.

If patrons are interested in a real Cheetah run, they will be able to experience a demonstration at the Zoos Cheetah Encounter. Race-day demonstration times are 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and Noon.

The 2011 Cheetah Run 5K supporting sponsors are Bob Ronckers Running Spot, Whole Foods and Sobe Life Water. Race registration is available online at www.cincinnatizoo.org or by calling (513) 474-1399 for pre-registration. Entry fees for the Cheetah Run 5K are $25 pre-registration plus shirt for members and $30 pre-registration plus shirt for non-members. (Pre-registration ends August 28, at midnight.) Day of the race registration is $30 and does not include a shirt; however, a limited number of shirts are available for purchase the day of the race. Race packets can be picked up Saturday, September 3 at The Running Spot in O’Bryonville from 10 a.m.  4 p.m. You can also pick up your packet the day of the race beginning at 6:30 a.m. at the Zoo. For more information, please visit www.cincinnatizoo.org

Saturday
10/08/2011

Time – 5:00PM Location – U.S. Bank Arena

Join us on Saturday, October 8
at U.S. Bank Arena

The Cincinnati Cyclones are proud to present a brand new 5K run/walk on the banks of the Ohio River that is more than just a race! Your entry includes a technical shirt, drink/food tickets for after the race, a finishers commemorative cup and admission to the Cincinnati Cyclones exhibition game immediately following the race! Not a runner? Come down for the Exhibition Game* & all the festivities on the plaza outside of U.S. Bank Arena!
*Exhibition Game Admission Price is $5

Register now:
https://cyclones.cincyregister.com/5K