"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
Akron Marathon & Half Marathon 🏆
Akron, OH
In the winter month of January on the 15th day in the 1971 year of our LORD, a birth of a runner took place. What was his name? You guessed …
Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona
Tempe, AZ
They're back!!! After two years of not having a live race, the Rock n Roll Arizona event and organizers came back in tip top form and with great enthusiasm. I …
Albuquerque Marathon at Sandia Crest
Albuquerque, NM
The first half of the marathon course was fantastic. It's downhill with plenty of space and truly wonderful scenery. The second half, however, starts with a large uphill climb and …
Frisco Running Company Half Marathon
Mckinney, TX
Small crowd on a cold, cold morning. No pedestrians (walkers) made it quite nice as well. Big kudos to the volunteers for braving the cold with a smile!
Mountains 2 Beach Marathon & Half Marathon
Ojai, CA
Not my first marathon but the first time I trained for a BQ. I beat the required time by almost 8 minutes. Incredibly happy at that. It's been a few …
Santa Barbara Chardonnay Run 10 Miler & 5K
Santa Barbara, CA
this was my first 5k in 1992. I was so nervous...drove up from Cypress, CA. I had no idea what to expect or to do. Turned out I really like …
Encinitas Half Marathon & 5K
Encinitas, CA
I think this was the second virtual run I did in 2020. Nothing to report. They sent the medals and shirts in a timely manner. I have a review of …
Screenland 5K
Culver City, CA
You could go to the spot where it usually starts and run 5k from there on your own, or run the 5k within a certain time frame. I did the …
Santa Monica Classic
Santa Monica, CA
The first time I ran this...years ago!...it was called the Santa Monica 5000. When I ran it again in 2019, I thought...when have I seen this course before??? Well organized …
Turkey Trot Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
I love DTLA. The music center, the old Parker Center building, more architecture than I can remember. Close to Chinatown. The race website said the parking is free on holidays …
Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona
Tempe, AZ
The Arizona R&R was Basic. Everything was managed well, the course was not overly difficult or easy, there was minimal community support and not a lot to look at. However, …
Fall Equinox Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 Mile
Bellvue, CO
This race is run down the Poudre Canyon in Fort Collins. It is picturesque and staffed with great volunteers. My favorite race of the year.
Skinny Raven Half & 10K (fka Her Tern Women’s Half)
Anchorage, AK
I was going to give this race 5 stars across everything, but that was for the Hightail Half - the all women's race that was so special and fantastic. It …
Mt. Fuji International Marathon (Fujisan Marathon)
Fuji-Kawaguchiko, Japan
This course is spectacular! You get views of Mt Fuji throughout, and even when you don't see the mountains the Japanese countryside is breathtaking (as are the hills on this …
Seoul Marathon
Seoul, South Korea
This is a great marathon with lots of spectators. The course is pretty tough, running through the city with bridges and lots of turns. The finish line in the stadium …
Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon & Half Marathon
Oklahoma City, OK
I do recommend this race, just be prepared because A LOT of people do it. It does a level of fun, to never be running alone and the city fully …
Colorado Marathon
Fort Collins, CO
This was my first half and it checked all the marks! For the half, the downhill is not extreme as the full. You get dropped off up the Poudre very …
Jalapeño Half
Fort Worth, TX
Very sad for Mellow Productions! They put on great races - including this one. The only downside was the heat, but as is expected in June in Texas.
Williams Route 66 Marathon & Half Marathon
Tulsa, OK
As a first timer, this race and the production blew me away! The expo was fantastic. They even put "my first marathon" on your bib, with your name, so people …
Skinny Raven Twilight 12K & 6K
Anchorage, AK
Starting a race so late in the day, yet having the Alaskan "twilight" is really special. The course is great, running over the bridge with the view of the mountains …