My husband, James and I took some of our kids (#5, #6, and #7) and ran a 5K on Saturday.  I think what I like the most about 5K’s are what I also don’t like about them…they’re short!   I like a short race because it doesn’t take up a huge chunk of the day, and even younger kids (I would say 7 and up) can run 3 miles. On the other hand, if you race that distance, there is no easy way to run it except fast…and that hurts.
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