"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
Gandy Dancer Trail Marathon
Luck, WI
This was my first ever half marathon and I had no clue what to expect. I had ran numerous 5k and 10ks prior to this, but never a half. I …
Hypothermic 1/2 Marathon – Eden Prairie
Eden Prairie, MN
When I initially signed up for this run I was under the impression it would be at Eden Prairie on a flat course. I received an email a few weeks …
El Paso Marathon
El Paso, TX
I greatly appreciate the small size and easy packet pickup- even when attending shortly after the expo opened but before the kids run. However, not being able to exit the …
Run the Line
Texarkana, TX
The weather ended up being great for this race. Better than I expected for February. It had a slight mist but it stopped after the race started. They have two …
Plano Half Marathon
Plano, TX
They use the exact repeat medals from the year before, paint chipping off and all. The bin chips they use have half the runners being listed as DNS. The race …
Lost Dutchman Marathon
Apache Junction, AZ
The course was fairly flat throughout. There were a few small hills, but not too difficult. Good organization with many vendors at the race site. The course was well marked …
Tallahassee Ultra Distance Classic (TUDC)
Crawfordville, FL
In the recent past, the Tallahassee Ultra Distance Classic has offered a 50-miler and a 50K (jokingly called the fun run). This year, directors added a marathon to cover the …
Tallahassee Marathon, Half Marathon & Relay
Tallahassee, FL
I have participated in this event in one form or another for 5 years. It was my first half (2014) and my first full (2015). Through that time, the race …
Little Rock Marathon
Little Rock, AR
Whatever you've heard about Little Rock racing (particularly the marathon weekend), it's probably true. And it's awesome. Yes, the weekend races have a different theme each year (this year was …
Little Rock Marathon
Little Rock, AR
I have to start by saying there aren't enough stars for me here. 5/5 is great, but I'd love to give it 7/5 or more. Whatever you've heard about Little …
Gate River Run
Jacksonville, FL
The Gate River Run 15K is an outstanding event, drawing something like 20,000 people to Jacksonville, FL for 9.3 miles of awesome -- whether you're running for a championship or …
Grand Teton Half Marathon & 5K
Wilson, WY
At some point during this race, I twirled and gestured on the road like Julie Andrews in the Alps in "The Sound of Music." I'm not sure exactly what that …
7 Bridges Marathon & 4 Bridges Half Marathon
Chattanooga, TN
Oh my... So many things. For starters, this race was chosen by my fitness group -- #workaddict(s) -- to be our fall marathon. Fourteen of us (plus some family) traveled …
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Chicago, IL
weet race Chicago! This race was my first attempt at a world major, and it was an amazing experience. While very crowded, as one would expect with 45,000+ runners, race …
Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
Roanoke, VA
Full disclosure: I served as an ambassador for the Blue Ridge Marathon Series this year, which granted me free entry. That said, nothing about that influenced my thoughts on the …
Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon
Roanoke, VA
Full disclosure up front: I won a relay entry into the Blue Ridge Marathon from RunChat on Twitter. That said, nothing about that influenced my thoughts on the event, other …
Hot Chocolate 15K & 5K Nashville
Nashville, TN
Temp was a chilly 19 degrees when we started. Course was fantastic. Great support. My knees felt good and the scenery was awesome. Got a free cap for signing up …
Run the Line
Texarkana, TX
Well organized small race. I did not go to the Expo b/c I picked up the packet the day of the race. Things I liked, Fireballs at 11.5 and free …
Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
New Orleans, LA
Coming from Colorado, it felt AMAZING to run at sea level. The course is very flat. You get to see the beautiful neighborhood houses and the French Quarter. Lots of …
Orange County Half Marathon
Irvine, CA
good race with a few areas where the course becomes very narrow., well organized and fun bus ride to the start and get a chance to talk to other participants