You probably thought that all races were the same: runners line up at the start and run for an alotted distance. While races and marathons are an awesome way to test yourself and motivate you to run, they can be pretty bland for those of us who need a little more stimulation when we run. Thankfully, there are a ton of races that will get you running while also making things a lot more interesting.
Color Run
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Zombie Race
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Tough Mudder
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Hot Chocolate Run
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Electric Run
![](https://i0.wp.com/upload.minq.com/mq/uploads/2021/12/shutterstock_572691136-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C662&ssl=1)
Rock ‘n’ Roll Series
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Spartan Race
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R.O.C. Race
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Dirty Donkey Mud Run
![](https://i0.wp.com/upload.minq.com/mq/uploads/2021/12/shutterstock_1987834355-3.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&ssl=1)
Warrior Dash
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Badass Dash
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Punisher Adventure Race
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