Highway to Hale

We are always looking for fun runs. We heard about a new race that the Hale Center Theater was putting on called The Highway to Hale. You could run a 5k or a 10k and costumes were highly recommended. The part that got us to run is that not only did you get a running shirt, but you also got tickets to see the first play next year. We love going to see plays so we were sold.

It was a cold morning and we got all bundled up. When we got to the Hale Center we couldn't believe how many people were dressed up, REALLY dressed up. There were superheros, animals of sorts, kings and queens, bikers all decked out in leather, and our favorite a full bridal party, bride, flower girl, brides maids, groom, priest, the whole group...We felt weird not having costumes on, though Devin did wear his jester hat.

By the time the race started the sun was up and it was a perfect day for a race. The course wasn't bad, minus running up the HUGE hill on 4th North. It was not my best 5k race of the year :(. But, because it was such a small race I still ended up taking 3rd place in my age group and 5th in women over all. It was that small of a race. Devin even took 15th in mens....and was the first stroller to come in. Most importantly Devin beat the bridal party.

After the race they had a drawing for more prizes and a costume contest. We were glad that the bridal party won. We ended up winning a day pass to the Quarry for rock climbing.
I would have to say this was one of the most fun races I've run all year. We got: 2 running shirts, tickets to a play in January, free pizza, and a day pass for rock climbing.
We'll be there next year. Next year we will wear costumes.