The Goal - 3.1

Ready to hit the ground running? Although there are no shortage of 5K's locally, I decided to look up what some of the biggest races were in the U.S. in case you happen to be traveling or looking for some new scenery in your next attempt at the 3.1-mile distance:

• Race for the Cure (Washington DC - 35100+ finishers)
• Revlon Run/Walk for Women (LA - 28900+ finishers, NYC - 22100 finishers)
• Capital One Bank Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot (Dallas - 19900+ finishers)
• Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run (FL - 16100 finishers)
• Hot-Chocolate (multiple cities - 12700+ finishers)... I think Raleigh might need to be a host city!

Don't want to run a 5k with over 10,000 of your closest friends? Check out these "more unique" races (ummm... can we go to San Diego in September because Girl Scout cookies make an excellent finishing medal).