Run a Virtual 5K This Fall: SparkPeople's Trick Or Treat Trot

By , SparkPeople Blogger
Running or walking a 5K is a great fitness goal. It's an achievable distance, yet gives you a real feeling of accomplishment! While it does take a few weeks of training to complete that 3.1 mile distance, signing up for a race can keep you motivated and on track with your workout plan, whether you're a novice or seasoned runner.
 
I'm super excited to announce SparkPeople's official Trick or Treat Trot, a virtual 5K race (you can walk or run) open to anyone. You could win some AWESOME prizes (new workout shoes, my upcoming DVD, SparkPeople's new cookbook and more) just by participating, and best of all, it's free! You select your route and simply run the distance the week of October 30. Here's how you can sign up and get access to your free training plan, too!

To Join and Train for SparkPeople's Trick or Treat Trot:
  • Click here to go to our Oct. 30 - Nov. 5 Virtual Race page. There, click the "Join This Race Now" button. Note: You can run or walk a 5K, or choose from the 10K or 1 mile race options.
  • Train for the race, using our 5K Your Way training plans if you'd like. Our 8-week "Rookie Runner" plan is perfect for new exercisers, and we also offer three different 5-week training plans for people who already have a base level of fitness.
  • During the week of Oct. 30 - Nov. 5, walk or run the distance you signed up for, then return to the race page and enter your time.
  • Everyone* who enters their time on the Virtual Race page will be entered to win some fabulous prizes, including:
    • A $100 gift certificate to Zappos.com to buy new workout shoes
    •  "The SparkPeople Cookbook: Love Your Food, Lose The Weight" by Chef Meg
    • Coach Nicole's new workout DVD "28 Day Boot Camp" (before it's released in stores!)
    • SparkPeople T-shirts
 *See Virtual Race page for full contest terms and details.

Sharing this race on Facebook (quick links on the pages above make that easy) is a great way to Spread the Spark to your friends and family—and get them to join in the fun with you! It will also help you stay accountable by announcing your goal to others.
 
I hope you will join us online for this fall's Trick Or Treat Trot!
 
Have you ever completed a 5K? Do you plan to sign up for SparkPeople's Trick Or Treat Trot?

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