"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
Miami Marathon & Half Marathon
Miami, FL
This was my first race that I ever ran. I was pretty happy with my time mainly because it was my first PR LOL! I love to run by the …
Chicago Half Marathon
Chicago, IL
Chicago half marathon is another great flat, quick course to get a PR at. You will get to run on a no vehicle Lake Shore Drive which will give some …
OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon (Indy Mini)
Indianapolis, IN
The Indy Mini is my favorite half marathon race so far! Easy in and out of the Indianapolis area, decent hotels, nice flat course, and that awesome lap around the …
Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
Indianapolis, IN
Another BQ by 15 min at Monumental 2017! I ran in 2014 also and qualified for Boston there too. I love Indianapolis races because they are cheaper than Illinois races …
Radical 80s 5K/10K
San Jose, CA
This was the first time that they put on this race so i understand some bumps in the road. The race was an out and back on a park course. …
Coyote Hills Half Marathon/10K/5K
Fremont, CA
It starts with that there is no parking at the race area, they have you park at a set location and shuttle you in to the race start. so you …
Philadelphia Marathon
Philadelphia, PA
This was my first ever full marathon and I can't recommend it enough for first timers! The course is nice and flat, so it's not overly challenging. Running through a …
Maine Marathon & Half Marathon
Portland, ME
It was a gloomy day, but I still really enjoyed the course! Volunteers were all so friendly and helpful. Great post-race snack table (complete with the usual bananas, pretzels, chocolate …
Spinx Run Fest
Greenville, SC
I ran in this race only once, but from what I heard the race course had slightly changed from previous years. The course was totally chaotic, you had to run …
Turkey Day 8K & 3K Family Fun Run
Missoula, MT
It is usually crowded pick up your swag and bib the day before the race if you can to save time. The weather is usually still nice but crisp this …
Boston Marathon
Hopkinton, MA
My second Boston marathon. I was NOT prepared for the hills this time. I got lazy by thinking that since my first Boston in 2012 was SO great, that this …
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Chicago, IL
Being one of the major marathons, Chicago does not disappoint. This was my sixth Chicago Marathon and fifth BQ at Chicago. The field is massive with all of the runners, …
Front Porches Half Marathon
Bellows Falls, VT
It's a small race, with a small hometown feel. The wx was chilly & rainy & since I was running another half the following day I took it easy. Ran …
The Florida Run at Colt Creek State Park
Lakeland, FL
This was my first time running in Florida. The race was well organized and the volunteers were interspersed all over the course. The water stops were set at 2.5, 5.0,7.5,10.0 …
B.A.A. 5K (Race #1 of the B.A.A. Distance Medley)
Boston, MA
I know I'll never run the Boston Marathon, but at least I can say I've "run Boston". If you're in the same boat then, this race is for you. You …
Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend
Lake Buena Vista, FL
For this to be an enjoyable race, you must submit a decent POT! There are 25,000+ runners with varying abilities, large corrals, and non runners with questionable running etiquette. After …
Blue Cross Broad Street Run
Philadelphia, PA
First time running the race even though I have heard great things about it. Crowd support was good from beginning to end. Coming into City Hall and directly after was …
Mission Inn Run
Riverside, CA
local favorite, well organized, great for families and all runners. Great for spectators, love the finish area at the Mission Inn. great time of year for a race - enjoy …
Mission Inn Run
Riverside, CA
The Mission Inn Run is one of two local races I look forward to every year. I love the course of this race which takes you through some of the …
Kelleys Island Half Marathon
Kelleys Island, OH
This half marathon takes place in mid-November which, in Ohio, can be a mixed weather bag. Also, there are not a whole lot of visitors on the island at that …