November 2012 Virtual Races

Less than a week away most of us will be eating Thanksgiving dinner with their families and loved ones. I am not sure about you but Thanksgiving is the one day of the year when I do not care about butter, fat, calories or carbs. I usually eat way too much and feel gross for a few days after. I have signed up for a few virtual 5K's and 10K's over the next week to keep me on track for my half marathon (3 weekends away!). This also means I can eat more fried turkey!

A few November Virtual Runs anyone can participate in.

NYC Running Mama, Race for Recovery 5K-10K
All benefits go towards Hurricane Sandy Victims. Amazing prizes from all of your favorite brands. $20 minimum donation will go towards prize entry. This is a great way to give back to all of those in need.
http://www.nycrunningmama.com/2012/11/09/race-for-recovery-5k10k/

Maine Lobstah Virtual Run 5K, 10K, 13.1

100% of proceeds go towards a knee surgery for Tony & you get a lobster medal, click here for Tony's story.
http://www.runnersramblings.com/p/maine-lobstah-virtual-run-2012_3.html

Team Run Disney Virtual 5K

100% of proceeds go towards Leukemia and Lymphoma Society & you get a Team Run Disney medal
http://www.dadrunsdisney.com/2012/11/team-rundisney-virtual-5k.html

Gobbler Gallop 1 mile, 5K, 13.1
All participants receive a tech shirt, half marathons automatically receive a medal and 5K has an option for medal or no medal.
http://www.fortheloveofthekids.com/

Virtual races are a fun way to encourage friends who have never participated in a race before. Would you participate in a virtual run? If so, how would you choose which one? Medal, benefiting charity, price, prizes?\