I know some of you are new to running. I know when I first started I was terrified to run a 5K because I thought it was 5 miles. I have compiled a list of the different K’s so you know how many miles you are registering for before you get yourself into something you aren’t ready for yet.
3K = 1.86 miles
5K = 3.1 miles
10K = 6.2 miles
20K = 12.43 miles
Half Marathon = 13.1 miles
Marathon 26.2 miles
50K = 31.07 miles
Most of the races listed are road races. The 20K and 50K are generally trail races. I will talk about trail races and trail training later. What are your goals for this year? Just to do a walk/run or a full out marathon? I want to know and want to help cheer you on and support you as much as I can!
You made a number of good points there.
Cleared up some misconceptions i had.
I’m glad it helped. It’s funny because I used to have those same misconceptions about how far they actually are