{"id":49430,"date":"2016-05-02T07:15:56","date_gmt":"2016-05-02T11:15:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=49430"},"modified":"2021-11-03T07:02:06","modified_gmt":"2021-11-03T11:02:06","slug":"best-10k-races-us-caribbean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/fitness\/best-10k-races-us-caribbean\/","title":{"rendered":"Super-Cool 10k Races Totally Worth the Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"

Want instant workout motivation<\/a>? We\u2019re all about the 10k! Signing up for a race makes for one of the best ways to hold yourself accountable \u2014 and get in some serious cardio along the way.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve already tackled a 5k \u2014 or even if you haven\u2019t \u2014 doubling down on the 10k distance (that\u2019s 6.2 miles) strikes the sweet spot between challenging and totally doable. (To get started, check out this beginner-friendly 10k training plan<\/a> \u2014 walking allowed!) Plus,\u00a0the wanderlust-inducing locations\u00a0are endless. Book something local, or\u00a0break out\u00a0your bucket list to choose\u00a0a\u00a0place you never would have explored.<\/p>\n

After consulting with avid runners and scouring online reviews and running sites, we put together this list of can’t-miss 10k races across all of North America. (That\u2019s right, we\u2019ve got your ticket to Cuba!) Listed by date, these spring, summer and fall races promise everything from epic scenery to once-in-a-lifetime festivities. Consider it incentive to cross that\u00a0finish line \u2014 and perhaps even book an extended\u00a0stay\u00a0for R&R, too.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>50 Running Resources for Speed, Strength and Nutrition<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Great 10K Races Across the U.S., Caribbean and Beyond! <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Photo courtesy of Bolder Boulder<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

1.\u00a0Bolder Boulder 10k
\n<\/a><\/strong>Location: <\/strong>Boulder, CO
\nDate: <\/strong>May 30, 2016
\nEverything about this race will make you want to sign up, stat. Thirty bands play at different areas throughout the course, while spectators along the route often set up pit stops with activities like slip \u2018n slides and bacon stations. When you reach the finish line inside the University of Colorado\u2019s Folsom Field stadium, 50,000 fans will cheer you on, basically making you feel like a gold-medal Olympian. And to top it off, in honor of Memorial Day, you\u2019ll witness a flyover, skydivers carrying U.S. and military flags and a tribute to those who have served our country.
\nRegistration fee: $50<\/em>\u2013<\/em>$100<\/em><\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0NYRR New York Mini 10k
\n<\/a><\/strong>Location:<\/strong> New York City
\nDate:<\/strong> June 11, 2016
\nOne of the oldest races (it started in 1972) in one of the nation\u2019s greatest cities, this women-only event requires you to complete one big loop around NYC\u2019s Central Park. The hills may seem daunting, but the amazing skyscraper views make it totally worth the work. After sweating it out on the road, join the post-finish festival near Bethesda Fountain, which provides an iconic backdrop for photos.
\nRegistration fee: $30<\/em>\u2013<\/em>$55<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Peachtree
Photo courtesy of AJC Peachtree Road Race<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3.\u00a0AJC Peachtree Road Race
\n<\/a><\/strong>Location:<\/strong> Atlanta, GA
\nDate:<\/strong> July 4, 2016
\nCelebrate America\u2019s\u00a0birthday at the site of the biggest road race<\/a> in the nation. Sixty thousand people\u00a0gather for this trek through midtown Atlanta, up Cardiac Hill (which climbs 12 stories in less than 1 mile) and ending in Piedmont Park. Surprisingly enough, the T-shirt is a coveted prize: You only get it when you cross the finish line (not when you pick up your bib, like most races) and the artistic design gets chosen via public vote.
\nRegistration fee: $35<\/em>\u2013<\/em>$38; lottery closed<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>The 50 Best Half-Marathons in the U.S.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Correcaminos 10k<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

4.\u00a0Correcaminos 10k
\n<\/a><\/strong>Location:<\/strong> San Jos\u00e9, Costa Rica
\nDate: <\/strong>July 10, 2016
\nIf you need an excuse to travel to this breathtaking, tropical locale, this 10k is a strong one (though the beauty itself will do, too). Everything looks better when you can see it on foot, including the Costa Rican landmarks you\u2019ll pass like the court house, national library and the gorgeous park, La Sabana, where you finish. One more feel-good factor: Your entry fee benefits funds that support people with disabilities.
\nRegistration fee: $32<\/em><\/p>\n

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Photo: El Paso Community Foundation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

5. International 10k
\n<\/a><\/strong>Location:<\/strong> El Paso, TX to Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
\nDate: <\/strong>August 6, 2016
\nEver visited two countries in less than three hours \u2014 only traveling by foot? We didn\u2019t think so! But you\u2019ll gain those bragging rights after completing this race that spans more than three miles of El Paso, crosses an international bridge to Juarez and ends right at the border between the U.S. and Mexico. Along the way, you\u2019ll get to check out Spanish cathedrals, beautiful buildings and the Franklin Mountains, at the southern tip of the Rocky Mountains. (Just don\u2019t forget your passport so you can get home!)
\nRegistration fee: $25<\/em>\u2013<\/em>$30<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Beach
Photo courtesy of Beach to Beacon 10k<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

6.\u00a0TD Beach to Beacon 10k
\n<\/a><\/strong>Location: <\/strong>Cape Elizabeth, ME
\nDate: <\/strong>August 6, 2016
\nExpect to fall in love with Maine as you trot along Vacationland\u2019s tree-lined streets and ocean vistas, before ending at Portland Head Light, aka the most photographed lighthouse in the world. This area is also home to Joan Benoit Samuelson<\/a>, who won gold in the first women\u2019s marathon and trained on some of these same roads. It\u2019s no wonder spots usually sell out in just minutes.
\nRegistration fee: $50; sold out<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>9 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Running<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Water to Wine 10k<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

7.\u00a0Water to Wine 10k
\n<\/a><\/strong>Location: <\/strong>Sonoma County, CA
\nDate:<\/strong> August 7, 2016
\nYou\u2019ll loop past rolling hills, cattle farms and green vineyards while running on these wine country roads. Plus you get a pretty top-notch prize to celebrate your feat: a complimentary glass of vino from Kendall Jackson Wine Center<\/a>. Water to Wine is the second race of Run Wine Country<\/a>\u2019s three-race series, which also includes Windsor Green<\/a> and Healdsburg Half<\/a>. Finish all three and you get a custom wine bottle.
\nRegistration fee: $60<\/em>\u2013<\/em>$80<\/em><\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of The Great Race<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

8.\u00a0The Great Race
\n<\/a><\/strong>Location:<\/strong> Pittsburgh, PA
\nDate: <\/strong>September 25, 2016
\nThis race is so nice, you\u2019ll want to run it twice. In fact, a group of 21 dedicated participants have run the Great Race every single year since it started in 1977 \u2014 a sign of just how great it is. Many people set PRs, too, courtesy of the mostly downhill course. The route goes through five college campuses: Carnegie Mellon, Pitt, Carlow, Duquesne and Point Park. For every registration, the Great Race also donates $1 to the Richard S. Caliguiri Amyloidosis Fund<\/a>, started in honor of the former mayor to support medical research.
\nRegistration fee: $25<\/em>\u2013<\/em>$60<\/em><\/p>\n

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Photo: AngryJulieMonday<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

9.\u00a0Disney Wine & Dine 10k
\n<\/a><\/strong>Location:<\/strong> Orlando, FL
\nDate:<\/strong> November 5, 2016
\nConsider this race the most magical option on the list. Taking place in Epcot, you\u2019ll spot spectators you won\u2019t find anywhere else \u2014that is, Disney characters like Goofy and Mickey. At night, join Epcot\u2019s Food & Wine Festival<\/a> where world-class chefs cook a wide range of ethnic cuisines. And if you sign up to run the half-marathon the day after your 10k (known as the Lumiere Challenge), you’ll gain free entry to the festival.
\nRegistration fee: $120; sold out<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>The Easiest 10K Training Plan Ever (Walking Allowed!)<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo: Gameface Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

10.\u00a0Across the Bay 10k
\n<\/a><\/strong>Location: <\/strong>Annapolis, MD
\nDate: <\/strong>November 6, 2016
\nMore than four miles of this 6.2-miler takes place over the water, as runners travel on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, reaching an elevation of 186 feet. Bring your phone along, too \u2014 Instagram-worthy snaps abound on this scenic course. Live music also awaits runners on the other side of the bay.
\nRegistration fee: $60<\/em>\u2013<\/em>$70<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Bahamas
Photo courtesy of Bahamas 10k<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

11.\u00a0Bahamas 10k
\n<\/a><\/strong>Location:<\/strong> Nassau, Bahamas
\nDate: <\/strong>November 20, 2016
\nA fairly new race (now in its fourth year), this 10k provides the ideal getaway when temperatures get too cold. While palm tree-lined paths and balmy weather may be enough to get you to the finish, know that a hot Bahamian breakfast will also be calling your name when you\u2019re done.
\nRegistration fee: $20<\/em>\u2013<\/em>$40<\/em><\/p>\n

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Photo: Pond5<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

12.\u00a0Marabana 10k
\n<\/a><\/strong>Location:<\/strong> Havana, Cuba
\nDate:<\/strong> November 20, 2016
\nNow that some Cuban travel restrictions have lifted (an athletic event such as this one gives Americans permission to visit the country), it\u2019s the perfect time to take a tour by foot. You\u2019ll get to experience Havana\u2019s history and culture along the course, starting at the centrally located Paseo del Prado, and meandering up through Old Havana along the famed Malecon seashore. And while cars are vacated from the roads, you\u2019ll see a living museum of 1950s Cadillacs, Chevys and more, parked along the route, with locals cheering runners from all parts of the globe.
\nRegistration fee: $56<\/em>\u2013<\/em>$84<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>The 30 Best Marathons in the Entire World<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Reggae
Photo: Karen Fuchs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

13.\u00a0Reggae 10k
\n<\/a><\/strong>Location:<\/strong> Negril, Jamaica
\nDate: <\/strong>December 3, 2016
\nWhat better way to kick off a tropical vacation than a run around town to the tune of real, authentic reggae music? Oh, and did we mention it\u2019s set along Negril\u2019s seven-mile stretch of white sand beaches? To cap things off, the finish line is conveniently located near the water, so you can find your own slice of heaven and just\u2026chill.
\nRegistration fee: $60<\/em>\u2013<\/em>$85<\/em><\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Super Bowl Sunday 10k<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

14.\u00a0Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10k
\n<\/a><\/strong>Location:<\/strong> Redondo Beach, CA
\nDate: <\/strong>February 5, 2017
\nCommemorate one of the biggest days in sports by getting yourself up and out \u2014 and in costume. Besides pretty ocean views, this Super Bowl Sunday 10k also features a big-time costume contest. Even better, you get not one, but two cans of beer at the finish.
\nRegistration fee: $35<\/em>\u2013<\/em>$45<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Caribbean
Photo courtesy of Caribbean Running Cruise 10k<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

15.\u00a0Caribbean Running Cruise
\n<\/a><\/strong>Location: <\/strong>St. Croix, St. Maarten, Dominica, Barbados and Grenada (starts and ends in San Juan, Puerto Rico)
\nDate: <\/strong>February 5-7, 2017
\nTalk about the ultimate run-cation! On each of the six Caribbean islands you stop at, you\u2019ll have an active adventure planned, including a four-mile trail run in St. Croix, kayaking in Dominica and a pirate-themed 10k in Grenada. The leaders of the cruise will have running tips at the ready \u2014 and you\u2019ll have plenty of time to soak up some sun at each destination, too.
\nRegistration fee: Cruise plus race entry starting at $1,468<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>The 11 Best Running Camps in the U.S.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Puerto
Photo: Pond5<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

16.\u00a0World’s Best 10k
\n<\/a><\/strong>Location:<\/strong> San Juan, Puerto Rico
\nDate:<\/strong> February 26, 2017
\nCertified by the International Association of International Marathons and Road Races, this event attracts a whole lot of world-class athletes. You can run right along side them (or maybe a few miles behind) while taking in sites of the picturesque capital city. Find a spot on the beach after you earn your medal. Pina colada optional.
\nRegistration fee: $40-$45<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Cooper
Photo courtesy of Cooper River Bridge Run<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

17.\u00a0Cooper River Bridge Run
\n<\/a><\/strong>Location:<\/strong> Mount Pleasant and Charleston, SC
\nDate:<\/strong> April 1, 2017
\nThis event boasts a huge health and wellness expo<\/a>, held the two nights before the race, where you can not only pick up your bib, but also drink beer, listen to live music and shop at more than 300 vendors. During the run itself, you\u2019ll trek over the water on the gorgeous, 3.7-mile Cooper River Bridge, starting in Mount Pleasant and ending in charming downtown Charleston. Sweet sights from the bridge will help you clock speedy miles and at the end, enjoy more music, drinks and food in the popular southern city.
\nRegistration fee: $35<\/em><\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Crescent City Classic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

18.\u00a0Crescent City Classic
\n<\/a><\/strong>Location: <\/strong>New Orleans, LA
\nDate: <\/strong>April 15, 2017
\nThe huge festival at the finish line is just one reason people dub this 10k the \u201cthe original party race.\u201d (The fact that it\u2019s in New Orleans also helps.) Another good reason: You\u2019ll often see the walking group pushing strollers\u2026 and kegs. Besides the fun, you\u2019ll see lots of Nola culture, starting at the Superdome, passing through the French Quarter, down Esplanade Avenue (to see beautiful, historic homes) and stopping in front of the New Orleans Museum of Art.
\nRegistration fee: $30<\/em>\u2013<\/em>$45<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>13 Awesome Podcasts to Get You Through a Long Run<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Cap
Photo courtesy of Cap 10k<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

19.\u00a0Cap10k
\n<\/a><\/strong>Location: <\/strong>Austin, TX
\nDate:<\/strong> April 23, 2017
\nAfter hitting your stride on the streets of Austin \u2014 over the Congress Avenue Bridge and past the Texas State Capitol building \u2014 you have access to some of the best post-sweat treats: A free massage, a bloody Mary bar, beer and breakfast tacos. And if you\u2019re still hungry, some of the city\u2019s best food trucks line up to dish out even more delicious eats (bring a few bucks for those).
\nRegistration fee: $30<\/em>\u2013<\/em>$35<\/em><\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Vancouver Sun Run<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

20.\u00a0Vancouver Sun Run
\n<\/a><\/strong>Location: <\/strong>Vancouver, British Columbia
\nDate: <\/strong>April 23, 2017
\nHead north to score your quickest 10k on this fast, flat course. This race is all about entertainment, including bands, dancers and DJs, to keep you smiling while you log those steps. You\u2019ll also get to explore downtown Vancouver and, after you\u2019ve earned your medal, party at BC Place Stadium<\/a>.
\nRegistration fee: $49<\/em>\u2013<\/em>$65<\/em><\/p>\n

Which 10k races top your list? Share your favorites in the comments below!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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