The hot, sticky days of summer may be upon us, but that's no reason to stay confined to air conditioning. Tune up for your upcoming fall races at one of these August running events. From small-town traditions to big-city beer runs, these races will keep you motivated and in shape. You can always cool off after you race with a popsicle and dip in the pool to celebrate your running achievement.
Note: Some races on this list could be sold out or have registration periods that have ended, but we included them her because, if you're a planner, there's always next year.
More: 8 Mud Runs to Put on Your Race Calendar
August 2, 2013
City Running Tours Minneapolis: 5K Beer Run
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Join City Running Tours, a multi-city company that organizes runs in scenic parts of cities for tourists, for a 5K fun run and tour of Minneapolis' best bars, pubs and restaurants. Sample local beers after the run, and get a free pint of your favorite brew.
August 3, 2013
The Sheboygan Brat Trot
Kohler, Wisconsin
Wisconsinites and visitors can celebrate their love of sausage, running or both at the 27th Brat Trot in Sheboygan, home of Johnsonville Sausage and the bratwurst capital of the world. If a free brat isn't enough incentive to get you to the start line, perhaps the short distances—4 miles for runners and 2 miles for walkers—will entice you to lace up.
August 3, 2013
Massapequa Park Mile
Massapequa Park, New York
The mile may seem too short for distance runners, but it's a thrilling challenge to race a mile as hard as you can. Test your speed at the Massapequa Park road mile, which includes open, men's masters and kiddie quarter-mile divisions. Head to your local track to train, and see if you can come close to lowering the course records of 4:19 for men and 4:54 for women.
