The Race is On ... 5K Run, 10K, Half Marathon & More

Fall brings cooler temperatures and a desire to be outdoors. In South Walton and Destin, Fla., area groups are racing to give locals and visitors plenty of excuses to enjoy the great fall weather with marathons, 5k, 10k and fun runs. If you enjoy the thrill of competition or just like  fresh air and exercise, join us for one of these fun weekend challenges.

Oct. 6 - Habitrot for Humanity Half Marathon at 5K at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort

Oct. 13 - The Destin Triathlon at Seascape ( 400 Yard Swim, 9 Mile Bike, 3 Mile Run, Fast and Fun)

Oct. 14 - Blue Mountain Beach Half Marathon & 10K in Blue Mountain Beach (Run the only "mountain" in Northwest
Florida--course travels along 30A from Blue Mountain to Seaside)

Oct. 19-21 - Treasures of South Walton Adventure Run at Topsail Hill State Preserve (Pirate-themed adventure race promises fun for the whole family; Event benefits local charity, Food for Thought)

Nov. 22 - 30A Thanksgiving 10K & 1 Mile Fun Run at Rosemary Beach (Race starts and ends in Rosemary Beach and the course takes runners down 30A through Seacrest, Alys Beach and WaterSound)

The hard part is selecting which race and weekend to come to the beach for fun in the sun and some healthy competition! Click here for our full list of available rentals.

On your mark, get set, go!


photo courtesy of Annieblogs.com
Annie raced in the Seaside Half Marathon earlier this year.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012