There are many local 5K runs, such as, Glo run, Color Run, and Polar Plunge.

“Glo run is my all-time favorite run,” sophomore Miranda Tenove said. “It’s interesting to see people dress up and just have fun while doing something for a good cause.”

Tenove and senior Aly Daniels said they both typically run with their cross country teammates. Tenove said that it physically builds her endurance and mentally makes her feel as if she has achieved something.

“I like running at 5Ks because they are a medium distance-not too short and not too long,”  Tenove said.

Although she chose which  marathons in which to participate based off if they interested her, senior Aly Daniels said she likes to do 5K runs because they support a cause. She compared 5Ks to cross country.

“5Ks are longer than cross country races,” Daniels said. “It allows me to see how far I can truly push myself.”

Every 5K that people participate in benefits something or someone.