Summer has almost officially started and I plan to race often (unless my Achilles doesn’t allow it):

• • • • • 06-20-26 – Valley Cats Father’s Day 5k 
        • 07-04-26 – Firecracker 4
        • 07-12-26 – Boilermaker 15k
        • 07-19-26 – Keep MOO’ving 5k
        • 08-09-26 – Run for the Roses 5k
        • 09-05-26 – Run 4 the River Half Marathon (training run)
        • 09-12-26 – Run to the Rock Half Marathon

Here are my 5  favorites:

1.  Valley Cats Father’s Day 5k

A race that has become a tradition with my friend Heidi

and one with a post race barbecue and where I usually win an AG award

2. Firecracker 4

A popular and spirited 4 miler (even with the hill during the last mile)

and with great town support

3.  The Boilermaker 

A very popular 15k because of the crowd support and the beer afterward.

4. Keep MOO’ving 5k

Although it’s trail run and a little of a drive, it’s worth for the fresh chocolate mile and ice cream…

5. Run for the Roses

This 5k supports a local library and you get a free book and a rose…

Happy Running! What are your racing plans for this summer?  Do you have a favorite race? Please share.

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Since today is Tuesday, I’m linking up with Zenaida (The Running Teacher) and Jenn (Runs with Pugs).

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and tomorrow:

I’m also linking up with: co-hosts Coach Debbie Runs, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile, and Runs with Pugs