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[John Tlumacki / Globe Staff]
April means one thing to locals: it's marathon time. Watching all those runners whiz by can be uplifting and inspirational -- it may even make you want to go for a run. In honor of the Boston Marathon (above) on April 16, we look at some upcoming local races that will have you hitting the pavement.
April 15
A day before the marathon, runners of all ages can do a 1-mile fun run up and down the infamous heartbreak hill in Newton. Register here
April 29
Irish novelist James Joyce was well-known for his verbose prose -- reading "Finnegan's Wake" is something of a literary marathon. This 10K race will take runners past historic buildings and costumed actors reading aloud from Joyce's works. Register here
May 12
Starting at Devereux Beach in Marblehead, set out on a 5K loop away from the beach before turning around and heading back there again for the Junior Aid Society's annual Beach to Beach 5K walk and run. Register here
June 9
