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Run Against Breast Cancer-Miami
Miami, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
Charity RunSeaside & Coast+1
Race Series & Label · 36 Events · 108 Competitions
The Best Races: Race Calendar, Routes & Qualification
Welcoming, community-centered road and park running series offering 5 km, 10 km, and half-marathon distances with supportive pacing and stress-free logistics. Discover 36 verified events (0 with confirmed upcoming dates) and 108 competitions across Miami, Houston, New York, Key Biscayne, Phoenix.
Events360 confirmed dates
Competitions108Races & courses
Distances5 - 21.1 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+95 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Run Against Breast Cancer-Houston
Houston, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunPublic Park+1
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Keep Going 5K/10K/13.1 Run NYC
New York, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
Public ParkCity Run+1
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Memorial Day Freedom Run MIAMI
Key Biscayne, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
Seaside & CoastCity Run+3
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Course de la Liberté du 4 Juillet-Phoenix
Phoenix, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunPublic Park+1
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July 4th Freedom Run-San Jose
San Mateo, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunFestive+1
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July 4th Freedom Run-Kansas City
Kansas City, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunFestive+1
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July 4th Freedom Run-Houston
Houston, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunFestive+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Run Against Breast Cancer-Miami | Miami, Florida, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Run Against Breast Cancer-Houston | Houston, Texas, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Keep Going 5K/10K/13.1 Run NYC | New York, New York, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Memorial Day Freedom Run MIAMI | Key Biscayne, Florida, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Course de la Liberté du 4 Juillet-Phoenix | Phoenix, Arizona, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | July 4th Freedom Run-San Jose | San Mateo, California, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | July 4th Freedom Run-Kansas City | Kansas City, Missouri, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | July 4th Freedom Run-Houston | Houston, Texas, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Course de la Liberté du 4 Juillet - Seattle | Seattle, Washington, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Course de la Liberté du 4 juillet-Austin | Austin, Texas, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Course de la Liberté du 4 Juillet - San Antonio | San Antonio, Texas, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | ''Keep Austin Weird'' Summer Run-Austin | Austin, Texas, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Welcoming, community-centered road and park running series offering 5 km, 10 km, and half-marathon distances with supportive pacing and stress-free logistics. Stages approachable local running events with small wave starts, supportive course marshals, and generous time limits for runners and walkers of all paces. In the RunningCompass catalog, The Best Races currently comprises 36 active events with a total of 108 individual competitions (0 events with confirmed upcoming race dates and 36 events awaiting official next-edition date confirmation). Key host venues include Miami, Houston, New York, Key Biscayne, Phoenix, highlighted by events such as Run Against Breast Cancer-Miami, Run Against Breast Cancer-Houston, Keep Going 5K/10K/13.1 Run NYC, Memorial Day Freedom Run MIAMI.
Open to runners and walkers across 5 km, 10 km, and 21.1 km distances with finisher medals, instant results, and flexible wave options. Across the listed competitions in Road Running, course distances span 5 km to 21.1 km with cumulative elevation gains reaching up to +95 m. Flat, well-paved park, waterfront, and promenade loops with clear kilometer markers and compact start-finish logistics. Every event entry provides direct access to interactive route maps, 3D elevation profiles, and official organizer links for registration.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What is The Best Races and how many events are included in the calendar?
Welcoming, community-centered road and park running series offering 5 km, 10 km, and half-marathon distances with supportive pacing and stress-free logistics. The RunningCompass calendar for The Best Races lists 36 verified events encompassing 108 individual races, of which 0 currently carry confirmed future race dates and 36 are scheduled with dates to be announced.
Which distances, disciplines, and qualification criteria apply to The Best Races?
Events in The Best Races primarily cover Road Running with competition distances ranging from 5 km to 21.1 km. Open to runners and walkers across 5 km, 10 km, and 21.1 km distances with finisher medals, instant results, and flexible wave options.
What course profiles and elevation gains characterize The Best Races routes?
Flat, well-paved park, waterfront, and promenade loops with clear kilometer markers and compact start-finish logistics. Across all 108 races in this series, routes cover 5 km to 21.1 km with cumulative elevation gains reaching up to +95 m, and each event page includes an interactive course map, elevation profile, and GPX track download.
Where do The Best Races events take place and how can I register?
Leading host cities in the catalog include Miami, Houston, New York, Key Biscayne, Phoenix, featuring events such as Run Against Breast Cancer-Miami, Run Against Breast Cancer-Houston, Keep Going 5K/10K/13.1 Run NYC, Memorial Day Freedom Run MIAMI. You can filter the calendar below by month, distance, and location, inspect each race profile, and follow the verified organizer link on the event page for official registration.