SPOTLIGHT EXTRA!
Beyond the Rat Race
There are seemingly countless events to help you achieve your fitness goals


Here are some 2010 events in and around the Dublin area to help you keep your New Year’s fitness resolutions:

Fitness & Fashion 5K: Feb. 21, 10:30 a.m., Tuttle Mall, 5043 Tuttle Crossing Blvd. Participants begin the 5K through the mall before it opens, and are encouraged to stay and shop afterwards. www.stepandstride.com  

Last Chance for Boston: Feb. 28, 8 a.m., Dublin. Get a head start on the 2011 Boston Marathon qualifications on this flat, fast, loop course in the heart of Dublin. The event also includes team relays, a half marathon race, a 5K and a 10K. www.premierraces.com  

St. Patrick’s Day 5K at Flannagan’s: March 13, 9 a.m., Flannagan’s, Sawmill Road at I-270. This walker-friendly race is followed by an all-day post-race party at Flannagan’s and is for adults only. www.active.com  

Dublin St. Patrick’s Day 4-Miler: March 13, beginning and ending in Historic Dublin. This race is for both runners and walkers. Participants are encouraged to wear green. www.stpatricksday4miler.com  

The Capital City Half Marathon and Commit To Be Fit 5K: May 1, 8 a.m., beginning at the Lifestyle Communities Pavilion, Downtown Columbus. The seventh anniversary of this event includes a Capital Kids Mascot Chase and features 5,000 half marathoners and 1,500 5K runners. www.columbusdistanceclassic.com  

9th Annual Powell Spring 5K: June 5, 8:30 a.m., Adventure Park, 245 Village Park Dr., Powell. A 1-mile fun run is also available. www.powell5k.com  

Relay for Life of Dublin: June 12-13, Dublin Jerome High School, 8300 Hyland Croy Rd. Walk or run while raising money for the American Cancer Society. www.relayforlife.org/dublin


Wendy’s International Triathlon & Duathlon: June 13, Alum Creek State Park, Lewis Center Road. This race is limited to the first 1,000 athletes. www.ultrafit-usa.comWENDY'S


Dub Dash 4-Miler: Aug. 5, Dublin. Kick off the Dublin Irish Festival weekend with this 4-mile run/walk race throughout the streets of the BriHi District. www.dif4miler.com  


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The Dublin Irish Festival. Visit http://www.dublinirishfestival.org/ for more information.

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