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Camping-Friendly Races
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Save money on your next race by trading the expensive hotel room for a cozy campsite. Here are nine races that have camping close by. Your reward: Beautiful scenery and more stable bank accounts. Find another camping-friendly event.
Mountain Man Olympic and Half Triathlon
Flagstaff, Arizona - August 12, 2012
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This is a self-proclaimed "cool, clean and green" event. Challenge yourself in the gorgeous surroundings.
Camp at Pine Flat Campground West.
Camp at Pine Flat Campground West.
Beach Blast Triathlon & Duathlon
St. Joe Panhandle, Florida - September 8, 2012
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Pick one of these four simultaneous races on the Gulf of Mexico and run/bike/swim your butt off across the white sand beaches of the Florida Panhandle.
Camp at Highland Hammocks State Park.
Camp at Highland Hammocks State Park.
Big Kahuna Triathlon
Santa Cruz, California - September 9, 2012
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Enjoy the gorgeous Santa Cruz area at this long-course triathlon, consisting of a 1.3-mile swim, 56-mile bike and 13.1-mile run.
Camp at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
Camp at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
Scott Tinley's Triathlon
Arroyo Grande, California - September 28 - 30, 2012
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This race meets every multi-sport athlete's interests. Races include open water lake swimming, single track and fire road mountain bike trails and more.
Camp at Pacific Dunes Ranch RV Resort.
Camp at Pacific Dunes Ranch RV Resort.
Smuttynose Rockfest Half
Hampton, New Hampshire - September 30, 2012
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One of the easiest flat and fast courses, crisp New England air and changing fall foliage will have you loving this location.
Camp at Hampton Beach State Park.
Camp at Hampton Beach State Park.
Adirondack Marathon Distance Festival
Schroon Lake, New York - September 23, 2012
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With a full and half marathon, relay, 10K, 5K and a kid's fun run, this festival is a must for active families. Race organizers call it "the most beautiful 26 miles, 385 yards you'll ever run."
Camp at Scaroon Manor Campground.
Camp at Scaroon Manor Campground.
Race Upon the Occoquan 5K & 10K
Lorton, Virginia - October 10, 2012
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You'll start out going about 200 feet over the first 1.5 miles past the scneic Occoquan River and once you hit the halfway mark for the 5K course, you'll turn around and run downhill. 10K-ers will do this twice.
Camp at Leesylvania State Park.
Camp at Leesylvania State Park.
Lake Hodges Trail Fest 50K, 15K, 5K and Kid's Run
San Diego, California - October 13, 2012
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This event has something for everyone. It's a community-driven event, partnered with Outdoor Outreach.
Camp at San Elijo State Beach.
Camp at San Elijo State Beach.
Humboldt Redwoods Marathon
Humboldt Redwoods State park - October 21, 2012
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Run this marathon, half marathon or 5K and look up at the old growth redwood trees which tower over the course.
Camp at the Humboldt Redwoods State Park.
Camp at the Humboldt Redwoods State Park.
2013 Wildflower Traithlon
Bradley, California - May 3-5, 2013
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One of the most popular camping-friendly races, Wildflower is a must-do event. Just a short walk from the festival area and race start, the campground adds flavor and fun to an already festive atmosphere.
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