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The original was posted on /r/running by /u/PlanetSchmanettJanet on 2025-04-03 01:29:49+00:00.

I’m super new to running, and my first 5k race is coming up. I know the route, and it’s not my usual running place. Would it be better to run it once in advance, or just do it for the first time the day of the race? This is less of a physical inquiry and more of a question of if knowing makes it easier or more difficult mentally on race day. Thanks!

edit: the race is on my college campus so I’m pretty familiar with the terrain, I’ve just never run the whole thing at once