All the Places to Run

Currently I am training for the Aramco Houston Half Marathon and I have been doing a lot of running around Grand Central Park. There’s nothing like seeing others out on their bikes, walking their dogs and running too! Even though most people are doing their own thing it provides a sense of community. That being said, it’s the beginning of 2020 and you know what that means… it’s a time when people tend to dust off their walking / running shoes. In the spirit of new beginnings, I thought I would provide a list of my favorite local running (and walking) races. They are broken down into seasons for your planning purposes. This will be especially handy for those who are new to the area. If you run any of these races and love them, then they were my recommendation… if you don’t love them… then they were Lee’s recommendation! Just kidding. I think you’ll enjoy all of these events. Please note that some of these events have a 1 mile run for the kids too making them family friendly!

Spring:

• February - Miles for Meals 5K and 10K at B-52 Brewing Co. in Conroe
• Fleet Feet Run The Woodlands 5K - takes place year-round on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month in The Woodlands. The cost is $1 (what a steal).
• March - Fidelity Investments The Woodlands Marathon(5K, 2K Family walk, Half Marathon and Full Marathon) in The Woodlands

Summer:

• August - Southern Star Brewing Co. 5K in Conroe          

Fall:

• September - Love Fosters Hope 10K, 5K and 1 Mile walk in The Woodlands
• September - Woodforest Charity Run 5K and 10K in Conroe
• October - Casa Superhero 5K (takes place at GCP - #score) in Conroe
• (varies) Texas 10 Series 5K and 10 Mile run takes place in Huntsville, Conroe and The Woodlands
• November - Turkey Trot 5K in Conroe
• November - YMCA Run Thru the Woods 5 mile 3 mile run/ walk in The Woodlands
• December - Tavola Reindeer Run 5K in New Caney

For more information about any of these events and more, visit runningingtheusa.com.

I can’t think of a better place to train for these events, than Grand Central Park! Happy running/ walking!!