"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
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Chicago, IL
Ran this pre-covid in 2017 and loved it! Great big city race, lots of spectators, fun finish line party, huge expo. Mostly flat course but with little shade. It was …
Avenue of the Giants Marathon & Half Marathon
Weott, CA
This race was beautiful. The trees provided so much shade and the weather was cool. It was perfect. The course is on road and just has gentle ups and downs, …
Yosemite Half Marathon
Oakhurst, CA
Vacation Races always puts on a wonderful event. It seems they think of everything. The race is beautiful and near so many beautiful hiking areas. It was too difficult, a …
Morgan Valley Marathon
Morgan, UT
In a small town in the middle of some of the most beautiful land and amidst some of the most beautiful people, someone stole our finisher medals — but the …
Women Run the Cities
Minneapolis, MN
This was an extremely hot day this year and warnings were posted, not only the heat but the air quality was bad. They offered free distance switches if people felt …
Noyo Headlands Race
Fort Bragg, CA
There were wonderful ocean views on the course. Parts of the race were nice, but a lot of the time the paved path was broken up and was uncomfortable to …
Yellowstone Half Marathon
West Yellowstone, MT
This was my first half. I loved it. Access to the starting line was very easy. My friend and I were able to walk to the start line from our …
Mount Rainier Half Marathon
Ashford, WA
It is mostly uphill with various terrain. It was beautiful with lots of forest scenery as well as river crossings. You could see most of the mountain since it was …
Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon & miniMarathon
Louisville, KY
Pros: 1. Running inside churchill downs is super cool! 2. Really fun finish line party (ran this in 2019, pre-covid). Definitely recommend splurging on the VIP package 3. Nice expo. …
Oregon Marathon & Summer Half Marathon
Vernonia, OR
Pros: 1. Beautiful course. Uphill first half, downhill to flat second half. Mostly shaded. 2. Huge finisher medal 3. Nice finish line area with burgers and other food 4. You …
Ocean State Rhode Races Narragansett
Narragansett, RI
Course has some tough hills but some nice scenic sections as well. It can get a bit lonely out there though. Overall a low key, well organized small race.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona
Tempe, AZ
This was my 3rd RNR marathon (also ran Vegas and Nashville) and by far my favorite one. The full marathon didn’t feel neglected like it did at the other two. …
Hamptons Marathon & Half Marathon
Southampton, NY
They provide really nice race swag but I hated this course. No road closures or cones to block off a small section for runners which was really dangerous on some …
Jack & Jill’s Downhill Marathon & Half – Washington
Snoqualmie Pass, WA
Expo was horrible and practically non existent. Not sure if it was due to Covid or not, but disappointing Race morning, the shuttle parking area was a mess if you …
Manchester City Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay & 5K
Manchester, NH
Pros: 1. Some nice parts of the course. Running on the bike path was probably my favorite part of the course. 2. There is a hotel located right by the …
Mesa Falls Marathon & Half Marathon
Idaho Falls, ID
Pros: 1. Course is mostly scenic with the exception of a few miles. Net downhill course. 2. Mostly well-organized 3. Ran this during Covid and thought they took appropriate measures …
Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
Pass Christian, MS
Pros: 1. Nice (mostly) flat course along the beach 2. Well-organized 3. Staying at the Beau rivage hotel is super convenient 4. Ran this during Covid and thought they took …
Jack & Jill’s Downhill Marathon & Half – Washington
Snoqualmie Pass, WA
Pros: 1. Very scenic course 2. Gentle downhill course makes for fast race times 3. I thought the tunnel was really cool and made the first 3 miles fly by …
Kinzua Half Marathon & 5K
Mt Jewett, PA
This is a half marathon produced by Wolf Creek Track Club located in Kinzua Bridge State Park in Northwest PA. It is directly south of Buffalo, just passed the NY …
Mount Rainier Half Marathon
Ashford, WA
Well run race, great course, a lot of smooth dirt road, some street, a few yards of technical heads down running, one real hill, great volunteers, beautiful NP, plenty of …