One of my favorite activities is finding races all over the place. Generally, I have to find a semi-local one unless I am racing because of a work related Running Skirts trip. I of course have in my head a “dream race” wish list, but that is for another day and post. This post is strictly about races I would like to run in 2012 that would even be feasible for myself financially, as far as time/seasons go, etc. Since I have been in the boot all I have been thinking about is racing and it’s making me bonkers! So, I thought listing it all out would help. Obviously, I am not running all of these! Starting with January and moving forward…
January 2012:
Gulf Coast Half Marathon Gulf Shores, AL
Louisiana Riverfront Half Marathon Kenner, LA
Long Beach Carnival Classic half marathon
February 2012:
Disney Princess Half Orlando, FL-already registered
March 2012:
RnR New Orleans half or full –already registered for half, may change to full depends on the foot (completed 2010 and 2011)
April 2012:
Gulf coast half marathon, Pensacola Beach FL
May-September 2012:
You are out of your mind if you want to run a half or full during these months down south!
October 2012:
Jazz Half marathon New Orleans (Completed 2010)
Gulf Coast Half Mandeville, LA (completed 2011)
November 2012:
December 2012:
Old Man River Half Marathon NOLA
Maybe you will find a race YOU want to run amongst these listed! Let me know if one sparks your interest! I will also of course be running several 5k’s and maybe 10k’s here and there when I can!
QOTD: What is on your race wish list for 2012?
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Wow, good luck!
I have quite a few races on my schedule for next year as well, but none more than 5 miles!
Great list! I want to run the Disney Princess half and the Food & Wine half.
You are so right about running in the south. During the summer I don’t even want to go outside!
Great list! When I first read it, I thought that they were all the races you were going to do this year – holy crap! LOL. I’ve never done any of these races – but have always wanted to do the Disney Half – heard that it’s a great race!
So fun! I just made a list similar to this to post on my blog later this month 🙂
I’m running the RnR New Orleans half this year too!!! I’m happy to see that you’ve done it a few other times..which means its probably a good one 🙂
it is a good one!
I’m not sure I’d be able to do a half, but if I could/can, I’d love to try the Columbia SC Half in March or the Disney Princess. The princess one just sounds so fun (and fun to accessorize)!
We have a few in common for 2012 🙂
I am running the LB Carnival Half 2 Man Relay and the RnR NOLA Half. Depending on how things go in March, I may tackle another half toward the end of the year. I REALLY want to do a Sprint Tri in 2012. I had planned on doing the Iron Girl NOLA in May, but it was cancelled 🙁
We’ll see you at the Princess Half this year! Are you going to be working at the Running Skirts booth?
I will be there but not working the booth. They asked me to, but already had a fun girls trip planned with my mom and some friends, so no working for me!
That’s even better. We’re really looking forward to the half – hopefully we’ll get a chance to meet!
The Gulf Coast half in April is on my list too! My sister lives about 30 min from there so it would be really convenient for me to run that one. I’m planning to run several races next year!
Great post idea!! I definitely need to start thinking and planning for the races I want to complete in 2012! I voted on Disney!! My friend and I (we share our blog!!) will both be there! I voted for saturday afternoon but really anytime would work for us! How exciting =)
~Jenn
oh you will be at princess? so fun!
So excited for the blogger meet-up! Let me know if you need help planning it!
Fun races! I’m registered for 3 fulls, 2 of which I ran this year (Big Sur and San Francisco) and a new one, Ogden (downhill, but at altitude). Bunch of half marathons in there too. I love racing but hate “racing.” I love the excitement but don’t like worrying about pace or time. Though I’m telling myself I’ll get faster this year. 🙂
sounds like you have a great schedule planned out, GL!
Registered for RnR USA in March, RnR Providence (2nd time), Amica 1/2 in Newport, RI, and Tower of Terror 10 miler at WDW (was supposed to be Wine and Dine 1/2 but they moved it). A few local 5k favorites too. Considering a full but who knows.