Not Ready for the Boston Marathon? Try These Local Races

South Shore Race Management has a full list of races being held across the region this spring, summer and fall. Races from 5 kilometers to half-marathons, and even a full marathon, are open to registration.

Here's a list of races being held in Plymouth. If you want to run the big one someday you've got to start somewhere.

Run For Your Mother – April 21

Manomartian 3.4 Miler – May 11

Run for Conservation 5K– May 18

Old Sandwich Road Race, 5K, 10K, and 1/2 Marathon - June 2

Mill Pond 5K – June 22

Independence Day 5K – July 4

Run to the Rock 5K, 10K, and 1/2 Marathon, – Sept. 7

Kayla's Beat Goes On 5K – Oct. 5

Trick or Trot 5K – Oct. 26

Myles Standish Marathon & Relay – Nov. 17

Winter Lights 5K – Dec. 6

Need some help getting started? There are several ways to get going. First, talk to you doctor about running. Are you healthy enough to run? Second, try an app. The Couch to 5K app for iPhone offers a nine-week plan and other options.