This was a challenging one. It was really hot and there were some rolling hills. Lots of great energy from the runners and specators and the run was through some
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I’m going to start with the good here. The overall vibe was very good. The after parties were some of the best I’ve seen with live music and entertainment. The
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First-timer in Charlevoix. Smaller race in a beautiful lakefront town. Pre-race communication was good, no questions were unanswered. Packet pickup was a breeze, parked right next door. Organized by last
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Small local race next to willamette River in Portland. Last minute trail update, which was no longer the trail next to the river, but around the local neighborhood. Otherwise well
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The Shalom Village Father’s Day 5k/10k race is a pretty straightforward race. The route is a 1 or 2 loop rectangle. The soft cotton shirt matches the heavyweight medal. Three
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For months, anytime jkelling mentioned the Dam Yeti Pepsi Challenge 25k, a day after the 50-miler, my response was "It'll be fine". (sigh) If I ever say those words again
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Pink Tomato 5K
Warren, AR
This was a challenging one. It was really hot and there were some rolling hills. Lots of great energy from the runners and specators and the run was through some …
Grandma’s Marathon & Garry Bjorklund Half
Duluth, MN
I’m going to start with the good here. The overall vibe was very good. The after parties were some of the best I’ve seen with live music and entertainment. The …
Wilmington Whiteface Whiskey Run
Wilmington, NY
This was my first time running in the Whiskey Run. This was both a 10K and a 5K. I hadn't run a 5K in a while and I'm not known …
Ghost Town Trail Challenge
Black Lick, PA
This a great race on the smooth trail. It does have a slow incline but only noticeable in certain parts. It is a point to point race with the bus …
Charlevoix Marathon
Charlevoix, MI
First-timer in Charlevoix. Smaller race in a beautiful lakefront town. Pre-race communication was good, no questions were unanswered. Packet pickup was a breeze, parked right next door. Organized by last …
Grateful Dad
Portland, OR
Small local race next to willamette River in Portland. Last minute trail update, which was no longer the trail next to the river, but around the local neighborhood. Otherwise well …
Village Shalom Father’s Day Run
Overland Park, KS
The Shalom Village Father’s Day 5k/10k race is a pretty straightforward race. The route is a 1 or 2 loop rectangle. The soft cotton shirt matches the heavyweight medal. Three …
Dam Yeti 50 Miler & 55K
Abingdon, VA
For months, anytime jkelling mentioned the Dam Yeti Pepsi Challenge 25k, a day after the 50-miler, my response was "It'll be fine". (sigh) If I ever say those words again …
New River Gorge Trail Festival
Fayetteville, WV
This was my only my 2nd attempt at a trail run, so I wasn't sure what to expect. I wanted to do a race in the area, but they only …
Sugar Daddy Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Santa Clarita, CA
The 10k course is fairly flat, paved, and easy because of only a few mild hills. The early start time helps because it can get really hot in June in …