Race Preview: Run for Regis
January 12, 2012 13 Comments
OK. So I decided this year I want to write previews for my races. A kind of who, what, where, etc. thing. Mostly for anyone on the fence about a race or considering one that I happen to be running to learn more about it and join in on its awesomeness. And I swear I have every intention of posting the previews for you to have enough time to register/train before the race sells out.
Just not this one…
So.
What: Run for Regis. It’s a trail race that benefits two causes. One is the Regis Shivers scholarship given to a high school runner to use for college in honor of Regis Shivers. The other cause the race benefits is the Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher House which is a non-profit that provides lodging to patients and family being treated at the Veterans Administration Medical Care Facilities in Cincinnati.
Where: Cuyahoga Valley National Park — Happy Days/Ledges Shelter loop and Kendall Lake/Salt Run trails.
(Click for source. The course goes down these steps. Scary when they’re dry. I’m a little nervous to go down them in the snow.)
When: January 15, 2012. The race is in its eighth year.
Distance: Half marathon, full marathon and 50K.
Other details: Registration is $60 for all distances and you can change distances during the event. All runners receive a Brooks vest upon finishing. The race is limited to 250 entrants (and it sold out within 6 days back in October. When I was in Vegas. I got in via the wait list 
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Why I’m running: I picked this race for two reasons. 1. It’s in January. 2. It sold out by the time I had my ish together to register when I came home from vacation. That made me want it more. I’ve ran the course twice already and I’m slightly excited/terrified that this weekend, it’ll be covered in snow. Great.
Other bloggers running: Kirsten! It’s her first 50K! Show her some love
For more, check out the race website here.
About Kali
This race sounds soooo very amazing! Pretty awesome you were able to still make the cut! I love that you can change distances too during the race. Can’t wait to read about your experience!
Thanks! I’m excited, it’s definitely a unique race!
w00h00! How many days? THREE?
That is my “I’m excited!” face, I swear, not my “I’m terrified to death” face…
‘Tis the 15, not the 25. Don’t make me wait longer. (:
Bah thanks. I wrote this last night when I was tired from working all day.
Want to run it together? I need company!
As of right now my plan is…uh…right.
My sister is running the half, and my dude Brian is running the 50, My B-in-L is having some hip issues, so I’m not sure what he’s going to do.
Actually I think the “official plan” is to stay together, but normally their testosterone acts up and they fly away. So yes, that would be nice, if you don’t mind gratuitious swearing and photo ops.
I have no plan, other than finish so it’s cool haha. And I’m prob wearing tights, under armour top, tshirt and that green brooks jacket I wear all the time. The only other time it was cold this winter, that combo worked well.
PS Still deciding on race day attire…any ideas?
I ran this race last year, it was so much fun. Temp was 7-11 degrees, a foot of snow with snow coming down. You will really like it. Good luck!
Sounds just like what the weather will be this year! Lol! Thanks!
Looks like fun!! Ohio in January can surprisingly hold a ton of surprises. Can’t wait to read how you do!!
Good luck Kali!
have a blast this wkend! can’t wait to read the recap!
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