I came to Abilene, Kansas chasing another step in my 50-state full marathon journey - and left with a deeper appreciation for small-town races that run big on heart. The
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I enjoyed the Rock n Roll Nashville Marathon. Here are the highlights: packet pickup is easy, the shirts are cool (though mine pilled like crazy after one wash; I doubt
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It's a fast course, mostly flat with no punchy climbs. We got lucky in 2025 with PERFECT marathon weather (40F, clear skies, no wind). It started at 6:30AM in 2025
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As a race that starts and finishes at the Garmin headquarters I was expecting more from Garmin. I know we were at their building, but that was really the only
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Many have covered the hills and humidity in past reviews, so I'll skip those. Overall, the race production was smooth. That said, the race was too long - 25.56 mile's
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Even though this is my slowest marathon, I don't have complaints about the race. It's my slowest marathon since it was hot, humid, and hilly! Plus, I ran St. Louis
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My performance for this race was less than stellar because I had surgery 2 months prior, so I couldn't properly train. However, I loved the course! My only complaint is
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This is a 5K or half marathon located in Baldwinsville which is about 15 minutes outside of Syracuse produced by Willow Running. I chose to do this race over a
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Eisenhower Marathon
Abilene, KS
I came to Abilene, Kansas chasing another step in my 50-state full marathon journey - and left with a deeper appreciation for small-town races that run big on heart. The …
St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville
Nashville, TN
I enjoyed the Rock n Roll Nashville Marathon. Here are the highlights: packet pickup is easy, the shirts are cool (though mine pilled like crazy after one wash; I doubt …
Glass City Marathon
Toledo, OH
It's a fast course, mostly flat with no punchy climbs. We got lucky in 2025 with PERFECT marathon weather (40F, clear skies, no wind). It started at 6:30AM in 2025 …
Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz
Olathe, KS
As a race that starts and finishes at the Garmin headquarters I was expecting more from Garmin. I know we were at their building, but that was really the only …
St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville
Nashville, TN
Many have covered the hills and humidity in past reviews, so I'll skip those. Overall, the race production was smooth. That said, the race was too long - 25.56 mile's …
Greater St. Louis Marathon (fka GO! St. Louis Marathon)
St. Louis, MO
I was the 5:00 pacer, and I was great! I kept the pace and didn't burn out! The course starts off in the city and we wrap around the arch …
Eugene Marathon
Eugene, OR
I was doing the Eugene Half Marathon for my 50th state in my goal to run a half marathon or longer in every state and decided to do the double …
Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon & Half Marathon
Oklahoma City, OK
Even though this is my slowest marathon, I don't have complaints about the race. It's my slowest marathon since it was hot, humid, and hilly! Plus, I ran St. Louis …
ORRC Vernonia Marathon, Half Marathon & Marathon Relay
Banks, OR
My performance for this race was less than stellar because I had surgery 2 months prior, so I couldn't properly train. However, I loved the course! My only complaint is …
Earth Day Half Marathon & 5K
Baldwinsville, NY
This is a 5K or half marathon located in Baldwinsville which is about 15 minutes outside of Syracuse produced by Willow Running. I chose to do this race over a …