"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
Trail of the Dragon 50K & 50 Mile Run
Ida Grove, IA
Moorehead Pioneer Park, site of the Trail of the Dragon 50K and 50 mile ultramarathon, is a gem in a sea of terraced corn fields. Originally the site of the …
Yellowstone Small Group Half Marathon
West Yellowstone, MT
Vacation Races doing the best they can with the current covid situation. This race was very challenging with tons of running hills, dirt & high grass. It was such a …
Veggie Run Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon & 5K
Rush City, MN
First off - It was a race in person that was not cancelled in 2020!! So it was awesome! I am not big on trail running, but this was beautiful …
Beaver Chase Urban Trail Race
Indianapolis, IN
This is a challenging course. The production team does an excellent job taking care of you and the small size of the event allowed it to proceed during these challenging …
Napa Valley Marathon and Half Marathon
Calistoga, CA
This race was my first marathon, and I’m so glad I chose this one. The expo, starting and finish lines are all well set up. The scenery is beautiful! The …
Ventura Marathon
Ventura, CA
There were no aid stations since it was a virtual race. The race is recommended to other to stay healthy. The race had many runners by the beach. The race …
Shoreline Half Marathon & 5K (NY)
Hamlin, NY
I have no idea if this race was really this great or only seemed this great because it was my first long-distance road race in exactly 5 months (if there …
Rocky Mountain Half Marathon
Estes Park, CO
Beautiful views from the hillsides of Estes Park after climbing ~400 feet over the first 5 miles followed by a gentle downhill for the rest of the race down to …
Maah Daah Hey Trail Run
Medora, ND
Truly trail heaven! This is not an easy race, but totally worth it for the spectacular views! This is a race for those who love to just run...no spectators, no …
Rocky Mountain Half Marathon
Estes Park, CO
Vacation Races has done it again!! So glad this was my first in-person race of 2020. They made me feel so comfortable with participating in this setting with their frequent …
Rocky Mountain Half Marathon
Estes Park, CO
This was a great race in a beautiful place. The event was very well thought out and in the time of Covid every precaution taken. The course was moderately difficult …
Rocky Mountain Half Marathon
Estes Park, CO
This is a difficult road course but the views are more than worth it. Even with the restrictions due to COVID-19 Race Vacations did an amazing job! They spaced out …
Santa Fe to Buffalo Thunder Half ‘N’ Marathon Relay
Santa Fe, NM
VERY COLD at starting line and VERY WARM at finish line, so don't "tuck" your energy gel(s) into pockets or arm sleeves that will be ripped off after first few …
Rocky Mountain Half Marathon
Estes Park, CO
Course was road or paved path. 3.5 mile incline. What made this race tough was simply altitude. Somewhat scenic course, the mountains are far off in the distance, but still …
Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend (Scotiabank Ottawa Marathon)
Ottawa, Canada
I signed up as a virtual runner for this race. It was actually a pretty good set up that they made for this virtual race. I signed up to do …
Running with the Cows
Bucyrus, KS
Like many runners, I did this as a virtual runner up here in British Columbia, Canada. I signed up to run the 5k and Half Marathon. I live in a …
Rocky Mountain Half Marathon
Estes Park, CO
Vacation races did a great job organizing and actually conducting a safe race during the pandemic. The location is fantastic for scenery and is a great combination for running and …
Skunk Ape Trail Run
Huntsville, AL
It was my first time but the course was really fun with a mix of hills and technical trails and some easier sections. I will definitely be back! The race …
5K Run & Walk for Kids’ Growth
Los Angeles, CA
So I'm a little biased as a pediatric endocrinologist but I did really enjoy the event. It is at Griffith Park and follows the typical 5K loop. The course is …
Big Buffalo 50
Memphis, TN
You run in circles on 4 miles of dirt/gravel roads and trails and 2 miles of concrete around the "lake", repeat 5 times; still ended up about .5 miles short …