"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
Capital FC Half Marathon
Salem, OR
Professionally ran with timing spot on. The course was fairly flat & Fast. Had a great time. Great volunteers and the entire course was properly marked.
Eugene Marathon
Eugene, OR
Great race with a ton of people. Entire width of road is the start. Great finisher medal and so professionally done. I would do this every year if I still …
Spring Hill Marathon Mania
Spring Hill, FL
The long sleeve shirt was the best I have gotten. Right up there with Hot Chocolate jacket. Medal was good, as was the placement medals. Good things: 1. Race was …
Winter Connect Our Kids 5K & 10K
Washington, DC
This is another event put on by Bishop's Events. You can read my review from yesterday for more details about their events. This was in East Potomac Park in DC. …
Greybeard 13.1
Sarasota, FL
Great race course. Flat and fairly fast. Several turns but not bad. Good timing that was correct. ALERT Bad Stuff: 1. No chipt start and marrow start. 2. 3 porta …
Lake Sammamish Half Marathon
Redmond, WA
Great COVID safe race. Enjoyed the paved portions of the race, but the gravel portions of the race were really rough (large rocks and pretty deep) and some areas had …
Rolling Hills 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
Lorton, VA
This is a race put on by Bishop's Events. Bishop's Events puts on races most weekends throughout the DC area in various parks in DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland. Their …
Harvest Half Marathon & 10K (IA)
Sioux Center, IA
I was so glad to be able to get a race in during the COVID craziness. The course was just ok. The last couple miles were out of town and …
Strawberry Plains Half Marathon and 10K
Strawberry Plains, TN
I ran the 10k for the second year in a row. This is a popular area event, both distances. Fun to see hundreds of runners out in 24 degree cloudy …
Fort Ebey Kettles Trail Run
Coupeville, WA
Even though this trail is about 5 miles from my home, this was the first time I'd ever been on it. It was a great trail with variety of surfaces, …
Zion Half Marathon
Apple Valley, UT
This was a fun race. My first time running trails at this distance. Originally a road race, the location changed to mostly trail due to COVID permitting problems. They will …
Red Rock Canyon Marathon
Las Vegas, NV
Views were absolutely beautiful. It was a small race (maybe smaller due to Covid) so there were some lonely spots on the course. Elevation was no joke, but overall it …
Grandma’s Marathon & Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon
Two Harbors, MN
Make your way to the north. Man, this is quite possibly the best race I have ever run. The scenery, the weather, the course, the expo, the city, the post …
Chevron Houston Marathon & Aramco Houston Half Marathon
Houston, TX
Definitely run this race. Great production all around. Great course, weather, expo, post party, sponsors, and the whole nine yards. Everyone should take the chance if given the opportunity.
Tejas Trails Rocky Raccoon 100
Huntsville, TX
The roots are really a thing, so be prepared. The course is beautiful and the people are great! This was my first 100 attempt, and while I didn't finish (DNF) …
REVEL Mt Lemmon Limited Edition
Mt Lemmon, AZ
The race was run under strict COVID restrictions. Runners were spaced about, checked for temperature.. A bus took runners up the course, and capacity was strictly limited. Runners started five …
Milwaukee Marathon
Milwaukee, WI
Not a very pleasant experience all around. Weather stunk-out of their control. Expo unorganized-within their control. Course was short-within their control. But hey I am still counting it towards my …
Evergreen Lord Hill Trail Run
Snohomish, WA
Lord Hill was my first trail run (and my second race). I was really impressed with the considerations with COVID precautions. The trail was very clearly marked, which was very …
Bear Lake Marathon Trifecta Utah
Laketown, UT
This was my first half ever. I loved it so much. The people were fun, the location was beautiful, and the course wasn’t difficult. Mostly road then you go up …
Evergreen Lord Hill Trail Run
Snohomish, WA
The hills were no joke, but it was a thrill when I realized I surivived it! I appreciated how well the course was marked. Snacks at the finish line were …