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Run for Your Life: Local 5Ks, Trail Runs and Triathlons in June

Looking to stretch your legs in an organized run?

Interested in running a race this June? A big annual run is happening again in Newtown Square this month: The Muck Ruckus MS Run, formerly known as the The Mud Run, will occur on June 9-10. Check out the photos from last year's messy run.

Looking for a trail run, half-marathon, triathlon or mud run? There are Philadelphia-area options for all four in June.

Here are a few of the local races coming up:

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Friday, June 1

Jeremy's Jedi 5K;  5K race; 6:30 p.m. start time, Malvern, $25-$30

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Saturday, June 2

Husky Hustle; 5K; 9 a.m. start time, Chadds Ford, $15-$25

Wissahickon Trail Classic; 5K or 10K trail run; 9 a.m. start time; Philadelphia; $25-35

Sunday, June 3

"Run for Freedom" 5K; 8:45 a.m. start time; Malvern; $20

Saturday, June 9

Muck Ruckus MS Run; trail/obstacle course run; various start times (see website); Newtown Square; $60-75

Sunday, June 10

Muck Ruckus MS Run; trail/obstacle course run; various start times (see website); Newtown Square; $60-75

Hoods in the Woods; 5K trail run; 12 p.m.; Downingtown; $40

Friday June 15

Media 5 Mile Race; 7 p.m. start time; Media; $35-$40

Saturday June 16

1/2 Sauer and 1/2 Kraut Run; half-marathon; 7:30 a.m. start time; Philadelphia

Saturday, June 23

Philly Triathlon; 7:30 a.m. start time; Philadelphia; $140-$300

Sunday, June 24

Philly Triathlon; 6:30 a.m. start time (depends on which race you run, see website); Philadelphia; $140-$300

Saturday, June 30

Pledge for Their Potential; 5K run; 9 a.m.; Downingtown; $20-$25

Hat tips to RunningintheUSA.com and RunTheDay.com for race information.

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