5Ks in 50 States

A race in every state…As part of our trip, we decided to run a 5K in each state. It is a great way for us to get a chance to quickly plug in and participate in a community event, stay accountable to our regular exercise routines and also get to be able to say we ran a 5K in 50 states – which is nice. It also provides an opportunity to contribute to good causes, as many races raise funds for worthy organizations. Read on to learn about our races, the organizations the races benefited, and how the races went.

Indiana: Go for Gary 5K

August 31, 2024 On a sunny Saturday morning, about 50 people gathered for the Go for…
Illinois: Backlot Dash 5K

August 24, 2024 It was a sunny Saturday morning in Skokie, Illinois. The day would end…
Iowa: John Deere Waterloo 5K

August 17, 2024 Nothing runs like a Deere, the John Deere company boasts. 85 runners gathered…
Wisconsin: Musky Fun Run

August 10, 2024 Many 5Ks are part of larger events. Our Michigan 5K, for example, was…
Michigan: Labadie Ribfest 5K

July 28, 2024 Some barbecue platters come with one side. Some with two. At the Labadie…
Ohio: Dirty Dog 5K

July 24, 2024 They like their dogs clean at the Dirty Dog 5K. Race organizers ran…
Vermont: Hurricane Hill 5K

July 20, 2024 Our Vermont 5K was part of the Western New Hampshire Trail Running Series.…
Maine: Quarry Road Trails Summer Running Series 5K

July 16, 2024 We’re starting to see a pattern. The Quarry Road Trails Summer Running Series…
New Hampshire: Run for Freedom

July 4, 2024 Last year’s Independence Day found us at the 4th of July fireworks on…
Massachusetts: Race for Open Space

June 29, 2024 If 80% of success is showing up, then we had only 20% remaining…
Rhode Island: Sour Apple 5K

July 7, 2024 Sometimes a 5K just isn’t enough. That’s what Julie thought when running the…
Connecticut: GRR Firecracker 5K

June 23, 2024 The GRR Firecracker 5K took place on a gray Sunday morning in Glastonbury,…