Why we need to run races? Do we need to run races? Can you get plenty from running without racing? Well yes, but also no. The benefits of running a marathon or 5K are about so much more than a few miles!
Most of you know I don’t race much…1600 miles a year and maybe 1 or 2 races. There’s nothing inherently wrong with racing and I love having goals, but the run for me is reward enough.
However, that often puts me in a minority!
And there are some really good reasons why we might want to run a marathon. What you will not find on this list is that it makes you a “real runner”, makes your time spent running more valuable or changes your value.
So when you think you might be ready, use these to further confirm why you want to do it!
Hitting register and showing up at that start line can change your life. I’ve dived deep on the benefits of running, but what about the benefits of racing everything from the 5K to the marathon??
13 Benefits of Running a Marathon
If nerves, a busy schedule or other excuses have kept you from toeing the line, let this be your motivation to hit “register“.
Here are 13 benefits of running a 5k and benefits of running a marathon because to me it’s less about the distance and more about the experience!
