Beer, Bikinis, and Beethoven: Not Your Average Road Races

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If you're all about the scenery

If you like a little natural inspiration, be sure to check out the beautiful Cooper River Bridge Run held every March in Charleston, S.C. For cool-weather fans, there's the Lake Tahoe Fresh Tracks 5K Snowshoe Race every February at the Historic Camp Richardson Resort. Snow may be on the ground, but it will be warmer than April's North Pole Marathon.

The Little Grand Canyon Marathon (pictured) takes you through the Red Rocks region of eastern Utah—where you can actually see dinosaur footprints! And if you don't mind traveling, head across the Pacific to participate in Hawaii's Maui Marathon and half-marathon for a scenic race and great excuse to spend some time at the beach in September. Too bad the Kilauea Volcano Run is a thing of the past!

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