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.



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10 Races Perfect for People Just Beginning Running

Billed as the “World’s Fastest 5K,” the Carlsbad 5000 in Carlsbad, CA is home to 16 world records and eight U.S. records, along with numerous age-group and wheelchair bests. The current world’s best for men and women were notched there. But locals also call it the “Party by the Sea.



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Number of Ultramarathons Has Doubled in the Last Decade

The longest races are still mostly contested by men. More than 800 ultramarathon events will be staged in 2014, which is slightly more than twice as many were held ten years ago, according to statistics compiled by Ultrarunning magazine.



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