11 crazy races that make running worth it

Unless you're a serious runner, peeling yourself out of bed in the morning to hit the pavement can be a real struggle. Fortunately, there has been a major increase in the number of non-traditional (see: fun) races around the world; in fact, according to Running USA, there has been a 40x increase in finishers of non-traditional races from 2009-2014. This number includes races like The Color Run, Spartan Races and Tough Mudder, to name a few of the most well-known. For all of you would-be runners out there who aren't motivated by slogging around through mud or scrambling over obstacles, we've found some of the most bizarre, inventive and truly hilarious races out there for you to try out Read more...

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