Summer’s finally here, in full force. The Mount Washington Valley is filling up with visitors coming here on vacation. Locals are taking time off, too, to recreate. What better way to get in shape and have some fun than to sign up for a summer race series? Post-pandemic, many people are looking for events where they can see their friends and fellow competitors and test out their fitness levels.
The White Mountain Milers have a Summer Race Series in North Conway’s Whitaker Woods. Runners and walkers of all ages meet every Tuesday from June 7- Aug. 16 to race the 5K loop. This year, more than 100 are showing up each week. It’s quite an enthusiastic crowd.
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