Destination race suggestions

[skwcm80]

a few girlfriends and I are trying to put together a girls' weekend, to hang out and run a 5k (of of friends is currently doing c25k). Any suggestions? We're kinda far flung? With someone in MD, IN, GA, and AZ. 

We're looking for something in the first quarter of next year. 

Thanks!

[gt7301b]

Krispy Kreme Challenge..... I kid

If you want to come to DC Cherry Blossom has a 5K option. I'd probably just figure out where you want to go and go a weekend when there is a race you want to try. You could find multiple 5Ks in DC every week in March and April.

[skwcm80]

The problem is despite where we all live now, we are all from the DC area. So it wouldn't feel like a girls' trip as much as it would just be going home to visit. San Francisco was a suggestion we may end up going with.

Thanks!

[mrs.jacinthe]

What about San Diego? SF is a good option but courses there can be UBER hilly, and in March, the weather can be chilly. (Honestly, who am I kidding, the weather in SF can be chilly in August!)

They have a Hot Chocolate 5k in SD in March that might be fun.

[hannahb]

5ks are usually pretty easy to find since they are more common. I'd pick a destination and see if there's a local race. I'm thinking beach house in FL? New Orleans during mardi gras?

[hannahb]

I know a lot of towns have one around st. Patricks day

[mrs.jacinthe]

Nov 20, 2013 0:34:50 GMT -5 @kirkette said:

Nov 19, 2013 17:50:28 GMT -5 mrs.jacinthe said:

What about San Diego? SF is a good option but courses there can be UBER hilly, and in March, the weather can be chilly. (Honestly, who am I kidding, the weather in SF can be chilly in August!)

They have a Hot Chocolate 5k in SD in March that might be fun.

Just a heads up, that race was painfully hilly last year.

Even after running a few races in SF ( Bay to Breakers and 2 NWM 1/2), SD Hot Chocolate 5k felt worse. 

Whoa, really?  **scratches HC5k off destination race list**

[skwcm80]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone! I think we'll work on finding a destination firsts since 5ks aren't hard to find.