Winter Park, Colorado (United States of America) - "The Elevation Everest Race". The Elevation Everest Race is an endurance event held at Winter Park Resort in Colorado, focusing on elevation gain rather than distance. The goal is to accumulate either half or the full elevation of Mt. Everest. Participants can race solo or form a relay team with friends to divide the total elevation gain. Athletes race up the mountain, ride the gondola down, and repeat until they summit. The Half Everest race involves 10 laps up the mountain, over 14,516 feet of elevation gain, 22 miles, and allows 17 hours to finish. Looking for an even bigger challenge? Take on the Full Everest—19 laps up the mountain, over 30,000 feet of elevation gain, 42 miles, and the same 17-hour time limit. Backed by industry-leading sponsors like Garmin, La Sportiva, Gorewear, and Runners Roost, Elevation Everest is one of Colorado's fastest-growing endurance races and was voted a top-two finalist for "Endurance Event of the Year" by the Colorado Event Alliance. http://go.evvnt.com/3013666-2?pid=6562

Houston, Texas (United States of America) - "National Coffee Day: Run for Coffee Houston". For all the coffee lovers, this run is for you! You’ll love the shirt we send you, so set a goal, bring a friend, and join this super fun 5K, 10K, or 13.1 half-marathon. The run will sell out quickly and waves will close off the moment they fill up; if they are sold out, you can sign up for the virtual run option or the wait list. This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave. All paces and ages are welcome (under 18 with a guardian), and you can run or walk. There’s no equipment or setup; this is a pure run with coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting. When you sign up, you receive the support you need to achieve your goals and fitness, and you’re invited to be part of local run clubs that support your fitness journey. Timing is optional: you may track your time on an app like Strava, RunKeeper, or Nike Run and submit it online, or you can ask coordinators to help track your time. There are no timing chips as this is a stress-free run to support you. Participants receive a swag bag including a running T-shirt (shipped to your registered US address), a finisher’s towel or giveaway, a finisher’s medal, a digital training pack, online results and a certificate of completion, and an invitation to join one of the local running clubs. Technical running shirts are also available for an additional $5. There’s no packet pickup required as swag is shipped directly to your address, and race bibs are provided on race day. You will receive your shirt the week of your race. A final race update with details and course maps will be emailed the Wednesday before the race. Last-minute registrations are accepted, but shirts may arrive after the run, so you can wear any shirt you find appropriate. Wave times are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis with options at 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM, and 8:30 AM, and late runners can run upon arrival as coordinators stay three hours after the first wave. A virtual run option is available, offering a training pack with digital tools, and can be done anytime, anywhere. After finishing, you can submit results to receive your medal. Discounts are available when signing up for multiple races through the race bundle. Sponsorship opportunities are offered to promote businesses, and volunteers can join Team Glo to help organize runs for the community. The Best Races also supports charity initiatives through thebestracesjourney.com, where every mile logged after the race leads to a $1 donation to partnered charities, with fundraising optional. https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Houston/NationalCoffeeDayRunForCoffeeHOUSTON?aflt_token=Nktw0AUB3nF4FPeh7Y7AWqQewFdw9sGt

Johns Creek, Georgia (United States of America) - "Green Heartfulness 5K Run". Run for peace. Walk for wellness. Move for the planet. Join thousands across the globe in the Green Heartfulness Run, a unique 5K Run/Walk that celebrates the power of the heart and the strength of community. This event is more than a race—it’s a movement dedicated to World Peace, mental wellness, environmental conservation, and community harmony. What is Heartfulness? Heartfulness is a lifestyle inspired by the heart. Through simple, daily practices, it helps us shift from the complexity of the mind to the simplicity and clarity of the heart. It’s a journey of inner transformation that leads to outer impact. Why Participate? Your steps create real change: planting millions of trees, restoring lakes and water bodies, protecting endangered species, and fostering peace and unity in communities. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, your participation supports a healthier planet and a more peaceful world. www.runsignup.com/Race/GA/JohnsCreek/HeartfulnessAtlanta5K?aflt_token=Nktw0AUB3nF4FPeh7Y7AWqQewFdw9sGt