Fits Do Race Reviews: The Memorial Day Pub Run

By Cool J in Minneapolis

Happy Memorial day, friends! I hope you are enjoying your long weekend. The Calhoun Beach Running Club celebrated yesterday with the 4th Annual Memorial Day Pub Run!

This event is not a sanctioned run, nor is it open to the public (CBRC members only) but it does have a very sophisticated website: http://memorialdaypubrun.com. Basically, you run from bar to bar, having one beer at each bar. The entire course is just under four miles, ending with a BBQ at our coach's house.  Coach Paul does an amazing job planning this event.  Again in 2013, the race went very smoothly, and was a big success!

I give this race a 10/10 in the pub run category.

You can find lots of additional information on the website, so I'll do this recap primarily via pictures!

Course Map

Start Line: There were corrals for VIPS, elites, and "commoners"

Packet Pickup: Every runner received an official 2013 Pub Run Pint Glass!

Star-spangled banner to start the race.

Course Marshalls: Don't mess with these guys!

Course Details:

The first stop on this year's pub run was Stella's.

The second stop was Roat Osha:

The third stop along the course was the CC Club:

The fourth stop was the VFW:

And the fifth and final stop of the 4th Annual Pub Run was the Cafeteria:

It was quite a rowdy crowd by the end!

After Cafeteria, it was time to run back to the start line for a BBQ:

Lots of hungry pub runners ready for some grub!

Though the criteria for "winning" the pub run is a little unclear, Dustin was overwhelmed with pride at being named the male winner, while the talented trumpeter from earlier won the women's title.

A lot of planning went into this unique event. I had such a great time!

Drinking five beers while running four miles probably isn't the healthiest thing I could do one week before my marathon, but it was definitely a fun-filled celebration. Time to rest and enjoy the taper til next Saturday!

Race Details:

Cost: $30 for "commoners," extra for VIPs

SWAG: Pint glasses, awesome post-race food

Course: ~3.6 miles through Uptown

Support Stops: 5 stops 

Crowd support: Very strong

Weather: Usually warm, but 2013 was chilly. Wear layers.

Fits Do Race Previews: Electric Run KCMO

By LL in KCMO

Back in the day, I really enjoyed 5k races. I would sign up for every fun race that came to town. Recently, I've stuck to half marathons instead. However, when I learned from a co-worker that the Electric Run is coming to KCMO, I got excited and immediately went to my computer to register. But registration doesn't start until 9:05 a.m. today! First 50 registrants get LED shades!

Here is a little information about the Electric Run.

A 5k run/walk that is as much show as it is run.

Electric Run™ is a 5k run, a show, participation art, and celebration of life. Incredibly talented artists and lighting technicians with experience creating beautiful art and light at Coachella, Dreamworks Animations, Disney, and some of Vegas’ hottest shows have come together to create  a world that will fill you with wonder.

Participation Art / What to wear
The Electric Run is a show; the course is the set and the participants are the cast! Come let your light shine and your creative juices flow. Add your own creative spark by dressing up in other-worldy costumes that glow, shine, blink, and dazzle. Show us all what you’ve got!

Lighting elements

Each course will have 5-10 distinct lighting experiences which will include different artistic elements and different moods. Some will be very energetic others will be more etherial. Our in-house DJs will be working with our Art and Lighting Directors to create custom mixes that work with the visual mood in each world.

The race will be in Kansas City, MO on August 1st. It should be a fun, unique experience. I'm excited to participate and so will be my husband...he just doesn't know he is running it yet!

Check out a list of all upcoming locations here.