This is my public plea to race directors everywhere (but especially here in New England) to please host more 10-mile races!
The 10-miler is hands down my favorite race distance – yet sadly I’m finding fewer and fewer options available. So what’s to love about the 10 mile distance? To me it’s the perfect “middle distance.”
Just long enough — The 10-miler is just long enough (vs. say a 10K) that you can ease into your pace for the first few miles before really diving into the race. Personally I struggle with 10K pacing!
Just short enough — That last 5K of a half marathon can get ugly for me sometimes…perhaps because I push too hard in the middle miles? I can still hold my form together for 10 miles, run strong and not feel like I’m dying!
Still a challenge — Racing double digits is a challenge! The beauty of 10-mile races is that they offer enough of a challenge without requiring too long of a training build-up to reach the distance – depending on your weekly mileage, you can be ready to race in just a few weeks.
What’s your favorite race distance? Do you think 10-milers are getting harder to find?
Erika, Patty and April are all talking about their fave race distances today – Be sure to stop by and check out them out!
I am so with you on this one! You need to plan some trips to D.C. – we’ve got several great 10 milers in the spring and the fall. 🙂
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I love the DC area! I do need to plan some trips and get my 10 miler fix!
We’ve got quite a few in DC come down and run with me!
I know – I think you and Coco are on to something. A DC trip may be in my future 😉
I haven’t done a 10 miler yet! I will keep my eye out for one!
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Oh if you get a chance, run one!
i’m gonna agree with coco and deborah on this one. 10 milers are AWESOME – and we have lots — come run with us!! 🙂
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How fun would that be?! It would be great to finally meet you all in person!
I’m with you. 10 mile races are a great distance! There should be more out there! I would have loved stopping my half marathon at mile 10, haha! 🙂
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Oh I hear you – during a lot of my half marathons I would have been happy to stop at that 10 mile maker! 🙂
I totally agree. It is my favorite distance for all those reasons. And guess what? I am running one this weekend! Very excited–it’s new to our area and is a cross-country course. Should be a ball!
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How fun! So jealous you’ve got new 10-milers coming to your area. I need to light a fire under some of my local race directors 😉
I love the 10 miler as well and agree that it’s hard to find. Although the DC area does have some good ones…Army 10 Miler, Cherry Blossom, GW Parkway, Reston 10 miler!
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I’m thinking we need a big ole blogger meet-up at one of these 10-milers!
My favorite distance will probably always be the marathon. But I do love the 10k too!
I don’t think they are getting harder to find, but you just have to know where to look. I do think they get overlooked and people think 5k’s would be more fun, but I disagree for the money, fun and race 10k is a great distance!
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Wow the marathon huh? I haven’t ventured that far…yet!
My favorite distance is a 5K b/c I don’t have to train for it. I have never run 10 miles in my LIFE!!!! Doesn’t mean I can’t try it though.
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I’m telling you there is something about seeing double digits on your Garmin! You could so do it!
Agree! I think 10 miles is my favorite as well. There are only a couple of them here and one is the week after my marathon so no go.
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It’s funny it seems like it’s a fave of many I’m surprised there aren’t more around.
I’ve never done a 10 mile race, but I do really enjoy the Gate River Run 15k which is pretty close in distance. 10k is my favorite but I suspect as I get more experience with longer races that a 10 miler will feel just right. Thanks for linking up with us today!
I forgot about the 15K…also the 8K! I really wish race directors would mix it up more!
The 10 miler and half distances are my favorite (with the 10 having the slight lead – just short enough). Come to DC!!! I’ve also been meaning to sign up for the Broad Street 10 Miler in Philly – that seems like a great race too.
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Oh I’ve heard good things about Broad Street! Another one to add to my 10 mile tour 🙂
I’ve run two 10 miler races and loved it for all the reasons you said. There definitely needs to be more!
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Absolutely!!
My favorite distance is the 10K! I’ve done 10 milers and they were ok, but I wasn’t in the shape I am in now, so they are probably better than before. There is a 10 mile race in NJ called the Perfect 10 miler put on by CGI racing. It’s supposed to a fun one and I’m excited to do it for the first time this month!
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Awesome – can’t wait to hear how it goes for you!
I’ve never actually raced a 10-miler, but I love that distance in training. Long enough to really demand careful planning and fueling, but it seems easier from a recovery standpoint than 13.1. If I find a 10-miler in my area, I’ll definitely give it a try!
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Yep – I agree completely!
Yes, there aren’t many 10 milers. I ran one in June…Lake George to Bolton Landing in upstate NY…loved it. I am running the perfect 10 in NJ in a few weeks.
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