Well, it's that time again, folks! A new year means time for implementing new habits. What better way to kick off that resolution to get fit than by participating in some of the Mid-South's many upcoming 5k's and half-marathons?

I love doing 5k's and trying to decrease my time with each new adventure. My personal favorite 5k's are: Run for the Irish on March 11 (helps fund Irish music and art, with scenic race course; plus, St. Patty's is one of my favorite holidays!), aCross Town on March 31 (beautiful course throughout Bartlett neighborhood), Memphis Catholic 5k (benefits Memphis Catholic, is more like a carnival and 5k combined), Junior League 5k for the Kids on May 12 (great cause and after party), and Zoom through the Zoo (how awesome is running through the zoo?!), usually in May. Whatever your 5k preferences, there's plenty to choose from in the coming months.
February:

February 4^th: Mike Cody Four Mile Classic, 9 am, Memphis, TN

February 11^th: Valentine's Day 10k, 5k Run/Walk, 9 am, Bartlett, TN

February 12^th: The Duck: The Maria Montessori School 5k Trail Race, 2 pm, Memphis, TN

February 18^th: Third Annual GlobeMed 5k, 8 am, Overton Park, Memphis, TN

February 19^th: Winter XC Series 8k, 2 PM, Bartlett, TN

February 25^th: Move it Memphis 10k & 5k, 10 am, Downtown Memphis, TN

February 26^th: Winter XC Race Series 10k, 2 pm, Shelby Farms Park, Memphis, TN

March:

March 3^rd: Chucalissa Annual 5k Relic Run, 9 am, Memphis, TN

March 3^rd:  Fight For Life-The Race Against Childhood Obesity, 5k & 1 mile, 9 am, Memphis, TN

March 3^rd: Bolton High PTSA 5k Fun Run – Walk, 9 am, Arlington, TN

March 3^rd: Nanette Quinn Gobbler 5k, 9 am, Memphis, TN

March 3^rd: Healing Hands for Missions 5k Run/Walk, 9 am, Olive Branch, MS

March 4^th: Haul it for Heifer 5k, 9 am, Memphis, TN

March 4^th: The Smile Train 5k, 3 pm, Bartlett, TN

March 10^th: Daffodil Dash 3 miler and 1 mile fun run, 10 am, Memphis Botanic Garden

March 11^th: Run for the Irish 5k, 2 pm, Shelby Farms Park, Memphis, TN

March 18^th: Germantown Half & Mayor's Cup 5k, 7:30 am, Germantown, TN

March 24^th: In His Steps 5k Run, 8 am, Memphis, TN

March 24^th: 3rd Annual Jackson Culley Mito-What? 5k, 8 am, Millington, TN

March 24^th: 5th Annual Pray Race And Yell for a Cure Walk, 9 am, Shelby Farms Park

March 25^th: Kosten Foundation Kick it 5k, 2 pm, Memphis, TN

March 30^th: Caitlin's Help for Hope House 5k, 6 pm, Memphis, TN

March 31^st: Special Kids Race- 15k, 5k, and 1 mile, Murfreesboro Medical Clinic, 15k/ 5k at 7 am, 1 mile family fun run at 8:30 am

March 31^st: aCross Town 5k & 1 mile, 8 am, Bartlett United Methodist Church, Bartlett, TN

March 31^st: Memphis Get Your Rear in Gear 5k presented by Tennessee Cancer Coalition, 9 am

March 31^st: 5k for Freedom Run, 9 am, Arlington, TN

There is even something for the kids. The MRTC (Memphis Runners Track Club) – KIDS! Spring Running Program is as follows: 3 Saturday training sessions (2/18, 2/25 & 3/3 – 11am-12pm) at the field below the Agricenter followed by a race on Sunday, March 11th at Rhodes College. Distances by ages: 5 & Under – 100 yards; 6-7 yr olds – 1/2 mile; 8-13 yr olds – 1 mile. You can check it out here.

If you are looking for other ways to be more active outside, you can always check out the Greenline and Shelby Farms! Hope to see you on the trails or at the races!

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