"The reason we race isn't so much to beat each other... but to be with each other." - Christopher McDougall, Born To Run
Recent reviews
"The reason we race isn't so much to beat each other... but to be with each other." - Christopher McDougall, Born To Run
Varmint Half Marathon & 5K
Tazewell, VA
This was my 5th time running this race. Even with light rain which dampened the views, Burkes Garden never lets you down. The rain actually made the last few miles …
REVEL Mt Hood
Government Camp, OR
I wanted my tenth marathon to be something special, so I chose an out of state race and a downhill one. Revel Mt Hood did not disappoint. It truly was …
Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
San Diego, CA
In back to back years, I did the full and then the half for this race. The two share the same course for the first ~8 miles. There's not much …
Coney Island Half Marathon
Brooklyn, NY
You are running on the public, open boardwalk here, which means: - No shade! You are baking in the sun, and in mid July expect it to be humid - …
Silverton Alpine Marathon & 50K
Silverton, CO
Silverton is a charming small mountain town. Inexpensive, with great laid-back atmosphere and friendly locals. The course is mostly on unpaved SUV road (and you need to share it with …
Sugar Daddy Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Santa Clarita, CA
I will definitely run this course again... Lucky it was cool weather for my first time. Next time will be MUCH easier, and of course a quicker time.
Grand Canyon Half Marathon
Big Saddle, AZ
Loved being in the north rim area. I would definitely return to run here again except for that particular course. Approximately mile 5 wall to climb had me questioning my …
Christmas in July Half Marathon & 5K Indy
Indianapolis, IN
It is quite hot in July but the majority of the course is shaded. Tasty flavored popsicle, water, and Gatorade are plenty along the course. Two hours just fly by …
Star Valley Half Marathon
Thayne, WY
This race began in a small park going downhill for the first 2 miles. The rest of the course was past farms and green pastures. There were plenty of aid …
Madison Marathon & Half Marathon
Madison, WI
Madison marathon is a small to medium size marathon, but the fans made it feel like a big city marathon. It felt like the whole city came out to cheer …
Carolina Reaper Challenge
Greenville, SC
This is a very interesting take on a marathon. 2.62 mile loops, with a 40 minute cutoff for each loop. The goal of this race is to run in the …
Golden Gate Trail Run (Summer)
San Francisco, CA
Located in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Starts and ends at Rodeo Beach. Small field (<300). Well marked course. Could be beautiful scenery, or you could get fogged in. …
Burn Your Half Off
Chattanooga, TN
The second day of the weekend which was excellently managed. Similar to day one the course was an easy fast course with PR potential (if not for the heat). The …
Burn Your Half Off
Chattanooga, TN
These races are very well run, plenty of aid, a super easy course to run. If it weren't for the heat at that time of year the course would easily …
Providence Marathon
Providence, RI
Keep in mind that my review is based solely on the company that ran it at the time (Eident sports). First, the course does not get credit for the difficulty …
Christmas in July Half Marathon & 5K Chicago
Elk Grove, IL
The organizers just couldn't manage this race properly. First, they said there’s going to be snow machine to cool things off throughout the course. Then they changed that to having …
Missoula Marathon
Frenchtown, MT
From the organization to the community that comes out in full force for the entirety of the race to the course itself, this race has spoiled me from any other …
Sand Creek Half Marathon
Denver, CO
Mid summer run where temps can be hot, very little shade on the course. Course was not a full 1/2 marathon...I knew several other runners, everyone's GPS was 1/2 mile …
The Scream! Half Marathon
Jonas Ridge, NC
This was an incredible experience and I am glad that I participated in this running event. I was not quite prepared for what was ahead of me which in retrospect …
Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon
Chattanooga, TN
Course is small rolling hills, but there are some flat areas, the run is a scenic run down along the side of the Tennessee River. Bike: 41:41 Run: 39:45, 12.49min