Looking to train towards a fast 5K in the spring. I know of some locally, but trying to find a good source to check out others around the US. The goal would be to break 15...so just looking to find something fast (14's or so).
Any help?
Looking to train towards a fast 5K in the spring. I know of some locally, but trying to find a good source to check out others around the US. The goal would be to break 15...so just looking to find something fast (14's or so).
Any help?
"Competitive 5K Road Race" is, with few exceptions, an oxymoron. If 5K is your goal then do one on the track, if you want to stick to the roads then focus on 10k or longer.
Carlsbad
BAA 5K is 2 days before Boston
Every St. Patrick's/Shamrock/Lucky Clover race should be competitive.
I'm sure there's a few in most states. In Grand Rapids, MI we have the Irish Jig, I think last year there were about 10 under 15:00 with the winner low 14s. Weather in West MI in March is pretty iffy though. Irish Jig draws some Brooks Hanson's runners and ex-GVSU guys.
Both of the ones that came to mind for me were already mentioned -- Carlsbad & BAA. If BAA interests you, make a note of the sign-up date and time because it sells out super quick.
Love BAA. I did not know about that one. Thanks guys.
NYRR had a new race last year, the Newport Fiesta 5k in Jersey City in early May. Pancake flat course, reliably good weather and top 3 under 15. They haven’t announced their schedule for next year beyond April but chances are it’ll be back.
In Minneapolis there's a road 5k on Memorial Day. It's one big circle around a lake, very little elevation gain since it's all at water level. Since it's a circle there aren't any sharp turns. Winning times in recent years are between 14:15 and 14:35, these people have track 5k PR's in the 13:40's/13:50's.
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