"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
Golden Gate Half Marathon & 5K
San Francisco, CA
There are a lot of runners in this race! It had the most participants of the 5 or so races I've done this year, probably close to 10K! I did …
Santa Rosa Marathon
Santa Rosa, CA
You get the beer fest & pancake breakfast after you run. Santa Rosa has a nice downtown, and it's an easy race on pavement. You run by a river there, …
Monterey Bay Half Marathon
Monterey, CA
This was my first time running Monterey Bay 1/2 as last year it was canceled due to the fires. This was probably my favorite 1/2 marathon courses and I hope …
Mare Island Half Marathon
Vallejo, CA
I liked the beer and ambiance after. It was my first race, and I live in Vallejo. You're running on the old base so that you could encounter some minor …
Outer Banks Marathon & Southern Fried Half Marathon
Kitty Hawk, NC
The outer banks marathon is beautiful. The half marathon is virtually flat other than the bridge at mile 9. At the top of the bridge is 10 miles. Perfect for …
Brewers Mini-Marathon
Milwaukee, WI
I thoroughly enjoyed running through brewers stadium. My family was there holding signs, cheering and taking pictures. What a great way to get you pumped up to exit the stadium …
Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope
Hamilton, Canada
Very smoothly organized from parking to bus to start area. Warm place with washrooms at the start waiting area. Enough volunteers at the water stations. Sign at every kilometre. Warm …
Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon
Milwaukee, WI
I've run 14 marathons, and Lakefront was my first, most recent and most frequent. I think I've run it 8 times or so and it's where I have my PR. …
RDC Marathon and Half Marathon
Durham, NC
I have always run the 5K. This was the first 10K that I ran. Loved it and so of course this is my personal best. Thought it was a good …
Milwaukee Marathon
Milwaukee, WI
Communication pre-race was not the best. Day of race set up was poorly planned. It rained and they set everything up in muddy patches of grass. The organization seemed like …
Tunnel Hill 100 & 50
Vienna, IL
Really nice event. The course is 2 out and backs (repeated for the 100 mile). It is completely smooth, very finely crushed gravel (you might get some amount of small …
Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
Indianapolis, IN
A really fun fall marathon because of the course. Mostly flat with many downhills and only the occasional uphill. Decent crowds to cheer on runners. A bit underwhelmed with race …
Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope
Hamilton, Canada
This race was great! So well organized, amazing expo and the race course was beautiful! The organizer are so kind and very personable. All around an amazing race.
Monterey Bay Half Marathon
Monterey, CA
Try it, it’s a awesome views. The course is mostly flat with a few elevations. The crowds help you continue til the end. The volunteer water stops and music cheer …
REVEL Big Bear
Big Bear, CA
For anyone who read my 2018 Revel Big Bear review, you already know about my misadventures with the buses to/from Big Bear High School. I was hoping the bus system …
Good Life Halfsy
Lincoln, NE
This was a huge race! I was very impressed with the production. It was very chilly waiting but there was a lot going on to keep us moving and warmed …
Hillbilly Hike Half Marathon, 10K & Greubel 5K
Indianola, IA
This was a great small town feel Race outside of Des Moines. I was hoping to really enjoy it and take advantage of the flat course but the paved trail …
Monterey Bay Half Marathon
Monterey, CA
I love the Monterey Bay area! This is definitely one of the prettiest courses I've ever run on so I highly recommend it and I hope to participate again in …
Monterey Bay Half Marathon
Monterey, CA
I may be biased because I am a Monterey native, but this course has it all: running through historic downtown Monterey, getting to run through the tunnel, hitting up downtown …
Monterey Bay Half Marathon
Monterey, CA
This is one of the best races I have done after Big sur,The beautiful coastal run along the pacific ocean was very beautiful and soothing and it made for a …