"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
Big Sur International Marathon
Big Sur, CA
I didn't run the marathon because, like many events this year, it was at first postponed because of COVID. Well, let me backtrack. I signed up to run 21 miles, …
Palmetto Peach Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
North Augusta, SC
This was my first half marathon after completing a few 10 milers. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience despite a challenging race course. For a race that has only been …
Run Woodstock (Hallucination 100)
Pinckney, MI
This race is awful. They cancelled it and will only refund 50% of entry fee. Plus I paid extra for a meal plan of $20 and a extra $16 for …
Nebraska Marathon
Omaha, NE
This was a pretty small race, we ran through the Old Market area of Omaha, past Creighton University and the home of the College World Series, crossed the river into …
Eau Claire Marathon
Eau Claire, WI
This was a nice race, mostly through town, but still managed to be somewhat scenic, ran along the river and crossed it several times. Also ran through campus which was …
Wicked Marathon (KS)
Wamego, KS
I ran this half marathon with a group of ladies; we were on a fit-cation. It was such a fun place to visit, the town is themed around the Wizard …
Brookings Marathon
Brookings, SD
This race is well run. The swag is nothing great, but medal is pretty nice. This is a flat and fast course, a PR ripe for the picking, if the …
Brookings Marathon
Brookings, SD
This is a well organized race. It starts and finishes at the same park with plenty of parking, so really nice to not have to worry about shuttling back to …
Philadelphia Marathon
Philadelphia, PA
I did the Marathon to complete the freedom challenge. The first half the course goes around downtown then the second half is an out and back Manayunk. I was working …
Philadelphia Marathon
Philadelphia, PA
I ran this right after the half-marathon so I ended up having to walk it. But it was a nice out and back course. This is a very scenic course.
Mississippi Blues Marathon & Half Marathon
Jackson, MS
Decent race... Expect a few hills along the way. Because it's a double loop you need to really make sure that you have a strong will for the 2nd go-around.
Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend (Scotiabank Ottawa Marathon)
Ottawa, Canada
Ottawa made race weekend virtual this year. Their app was very easy to use and informative. We were able to run in our home town and submit our time online.
FM Halloween Half (fka Fargo Mini Marathon)
Fargo, ND
Fargo's spring race is big, really big, by upper-Midwest standards and I like smaller races but wanted to experience Fargo, so I did the fall half-marathon. This was a really …
Sioux Falls Marathon & Half Marathon
Sioux Falls, SD
This race ran through the city of Sioux Falls, SD. Some of the race was on a bike path and hand some nice park views but much of the running …
Fool’s Dual Half Marathon & 5K
Gloucester, MA
I was supposed to run this race a month before I was set to move. Unfortunately due to Covid-19 the race was canceled. I did not recieve any refund for …
Mankato Marathon
Mankato, MN
I set my PR with this race and broke the 2 hour mark, so it was a great race in that regard; but I was a little disappointed in the …
Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon
Deadwood, SD
The scenery for this race is just beautiful. A trail through the Black Hills of South Dakota has you immersed in tall trees, wildlife, and peaceful streams; yet not an …
St. Jude Memphis Marathon & Half Marathon
Memphis, TN
This race had a great setup for pickup, nice running swag and wonderful support. You run through the hospital campus at St. Jude and all the kids come out and …
Cleveland Marathon & Half Marathon
Cleveland, OH
This race was changed to a virtual race due to Covid19. I ran all around Canton for this one. The weather was great, nice and sunny. I wish I could …
St. Pete Run Fest
St. Petersburg, FL
Chose this as my Florida 1/2 because of family in the area and convenient timing. Very pleasantly surprised. Enjoyed the course and thought it was very well run. Size was …