10 kilometers, or 6.2 miles, is the threshold distance that runners consider to be true “road running”. A combination of speed and endurance is required to be competitive in a 10K run but many participants take part purely for the experience and exhilaration. Novice runners with a basic level of fitness should consider training for at least 4 weeks as prep...

Participate in an Adventure Race somewhere in the world.

The Alaska Mountain Wilderness Classic (sometimes called the Alaska Wilderness Classic) is an adventure challenge that espouses purity of style and zero impact. Started in 1982 as a 150-mile (240 km) wilderness traverse, the Classic has crossed various mountain ranges throughout Alaska with some routes covering nearly 250 miles (400 km). Traditionally, the same route ...

Run the only marathon in North America that is fully contained within the boundaries of a National Park.The race begins in Banff and goes through a series of incredible natural, wildlife, and historical stages as they pass by the serene Vermilion Lakes and along the stunning Bow Valley Parkway. The maximum number of participants is limited to 1500 due to the uniquene...

The Bataan Memorial Death March is a challenging march through the high desert terrain of White Sands Missile Range, conducted in honor of the heroic service members who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II, sacrificing their freedom, health and, in many cases, their very lives. Choose between two routes:The Green (full) route is the full 26.2-mile Bat...

Ride the bridge, Bike the Bay! Cruise around the San Diego Bay and enjoy your only opportunity to ride across the San Diego Coronado Bay Bridge. Ride at your own pace, on your own time — and support a great cause while you’re at it. Look for it around August every year.

The Bonn Marathon in Germany course takes athletes through the city of Bonn, on the Rhine, and past many sights and landmarks of the city like crosses the JFK Bridge over the Rhine. With 11,000 participants and 200,000 spectators, the Bonn Marathon ten largest running events in Germany.

Boom Days Pack Burro Race in Leadville, Colorado is the second leg of Pack Burro Racing's Triple Crown. In this race runners are paired up with a burro or donkey to run alongside for 22 miles of mountainous terrain.

The Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure, frequently referred to as the 3-Day, is a 60-mile walk to raise funds and awareness to fight breast cancer. Participants commit to fundraising, training, and dedicating a three-day weekend to the event. Taking place in 14 cities in the USA, the 3-Day for the Cure is a series of three-day, 60-mile walk that raise millions of dolla...

The Camp Pendleton Hard Corps Race Series®, home of the World Famous Mud Run®, offers a variety of world class events to include a half marathon and 10K, 5K, 1K kids run, sprint triathlon and duathlon, Fat Tire mountain bike race, Warrior Warrior event and Tour de Camp Pendleton featuring a fun ride option.The series boasts four divisions: civilian male, civil...

The Cape Argus Pick 'n Pay Cycle Tour (referred to in short as the Argus) is an annual cycle race hosted in Cape Town, South Africa, usually 109 km long. It is the first event outside Europe to be included in the International Cycling Union's Golden Bike Series. South Africa hosts some of the largest, by number of entrants, sporting events in the world with three bein...

This race is for everybody: from first-timers to the elites, and their friends and family! The race is done in heats with the first start time of 7:30 a.m. and begins with an open-water ocean swim, which is well-marked with buoys. The swim is followed by a bike course, and the race finishes with a run along the beautiful Pacific Ocean coastline. The roads are wide and...

An open water swim that includes the entire distance from coastal Southern California to Santa Catalina Island, covering approximately 20 statutory miles in each direction is among the world’s most popular open water crossings. The swim is also thought of as one of the most challenging with sharks, kelp beds, low water temperatures and tricky winds all to be con...

Completing a 100 mile bike ride is a challenge that weighs on the to-do list of almost every cycling enthusiast. Somewhat comparable to completing a marathon by a runner, a Century is considered an endurance event requiring a good amount of training and fitness to be achieved. The popular events that are held around the world often emphasize the scenic beauty of the c...

Challenge Wanaka features one of the world’s toughest and most honest long distance triathlon courses set against the stunning alpine backdrop of New Zealand’s Southern Alps and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area. It is New Zealand’s largest triathlon festival, featuring events for all ages and abilities involving over 2,000 participants, attract...