Warmer weather means more time that can be spent outside, from working in the garden, to barbeques, to sporting activities, to - most importantly - lively and entertaining races to achieve. Plant your feet firmly at the starting line, as you get ready for not just enjoyable miles of running, but a party you can enjoy with friends. Here are six great races you can sprint right into this season. So, run, run as fast as you can, you won't find a better deal on these races.

Get your groove on

There's nothing quite like getting down and boogying back to the flower power, peace loving, tie-dyed 70s. Are you jivin' yet? With The Hippie Run, you'll race your way through neon glow with your friends, on May 9, 2015, at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City. It's a far out glow party you won't want to miss. While you run enjoy funkadelic dancing, music, lights, friends, and swag. See the dynamite deal.

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Inflatables are greatables

Bounce, climb, and slide your way through this family-friendly race that is sure to have everyone giggling with glee. Blue Riot Events, LLC., brings you the Great Inflatable Race on May 30, 2015, at Murray Park. It's the perfect opportunity to get your whole family outside to enjoy the weather, each other while also exercising and bouncing over huge blown-up obstacles. With no time limit to move you quickly, you're sure to take your time inflating even the littlest ones' smiles. See the deal.

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Color like no other

Think of the times when as a child you colored outside the lines. This is a whole new way to accomplish coloring where the only line is at the finish. Color Me Rad 5K makes you, your friends and family the canvasses. Travel through your race, and see colors come to life at Utah State Fair Park on May 23, 2015. Party hard with an artistic race that makes you the final masterpiece and brighten someone else's day and outfit as you throw colorful chalk at each other. See the deal.

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Pump up the volume

Bring your energy level up with the Blacklight Bubble Party on May 9, 2015, in Ogden; it's a 5K unlike any other. An out-of-this-world experience, you and your family, friends, and neighbors will get pumped with popular music as you run, walk or dance your way through four blacklight bubble zones. See your clothes glow brightly with UV lights that will bring you to a whole new fairytale world, and then enjoy the festival at the end with a dance party to your favorite music. See the deal.

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Down and dirty

Let gravity help you through this downhill run that will bring you loads of entertainment that's worth the extra mileage a 5K can't give you. The 6.5 mile Dirtybird Mud Run on July 11, 2015, at Snowbird will have you feeling like you are flying. You'll descend downhill while facing over 25 mud-filled obstacles. At the end of the race you can enjoy the World's Record Alpine Slip N' Slide that is sure bring you a "wahoo" of a time. See yourself and your friends succeed in a challenge that's sure to show your grit, as you get dirty with it. See the deal.

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Stunt run

Try your best not to wipe out on these obstacles, or you'll end up in the water if you're not too careful. Circus Odelay presents their Thrillseeker 5K on May 23, 2015, at Thanksgiving Point. Try your best to outmaneuver the strongman-punching wall, rotating mystery cubes, jumbo flyer as well as other obstacles. Delight in the run, circus performers and delicious food options. With a family-fun environment for kids ages 7 and up, you'll have a fantastic day to remember for years. See the deal.

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