"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
Des Moines Marathon
Des Moines, IA
This was my first half marathon. I don't have much to compare it to. But I did really enjoy it and it was a great environment! The route was pretty …
Grand Rapids Marathon & Half Marathon
Grand Rapids, MI
I loved this small city marathon. As a walker I felt welcomed, not just tolerated. Especially appreciated the early start for the velocity challenged. There were changes due to COVID …
Des Moines Marathon
Des Moines, IA
Tons of spectators! Great to see whole streets blocked for safety instead of just running lanes. Fun atmosphere! Fast half marathon course. Definitely want to run again
Grand Circle Trailfest
Kanab, UT
Grand Circle Trailfest is 3 trail races in 3 days on three different terrains on the edge of three National Parks. The races are limited to 650 people and it …
SPACEROCK Trail Race
Agua Dulce, CA
I love this run - the location, the celebration, the trail - and since I am still healing a bad knee, I wanted a trail I knew. Just the 5K, …
Des Moines Marathon
Des Moines, IA
Gorgeous weather, beautiful scenery and a lovely flat course. This race, by far, is my favorite - I’ve run the half 5 times now. Thinking next year I might try …
Des Moines Marathon
Des Moines, IA
This was my first marathon and I was really impressed with the event overall. Packet pickup ran smoothly, the course was supported and well-marked, and the spectators were enthusiastic and …
Huntsville Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon & 5K (TX)
Huntsville, TX
This is my second time with this race. My first was the 5k and this time the half. It's not a hard race, some hills. You run up the highway …
Sioux Falls Marathon & Half Marathon
Sioux Falls, SD
I drove 9.5 hours from eastern Illinois to run this marathon. The night before the race, there were record floods, and the morning of the race, they cancelled the full …
Maine Marathon & Half Marathon
Portland, ME
I traveled from central Illinois to run this race. This is the only marathon in Maine that's accessible by public transportation. Everything else, you'd have to rent a car to …
Des Moines Marathon
Des Moines, IA
Marathon #19 for me, checking off Iowa. Ran Kansas City the day before so I was moving slowly. Excellent on course support- even for us slower runners. Frequent water stops …
Rogue Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K
Ashland, OR
This was a nice small marathon, although the course profile shows a net loss, it didn’t feel that way, but in all fairness I was undertrained and probably just me. …
Atlantic City Marathon & Half Marathon
Atlantic City, NJ
If there was ever an appropriate mantra for a marathon, it would be; “….and your shoes get so hot you wish your tired feet were fireproof.“ If you’re planning to …
Detroit Free Press/TCF Bank Marathon
Detroit, MI
**NOTE THIS REVIEW IS FROM 2021 - RACE DID NOT GO INTO CANADA THIS YEAR.** I have planned to run the Detroit Free Press Marathon as my Michigan marathon ever …
Des Moines Marathon
Des Moines, IA
The IMT was well set up and the course was very manageable. I could point out who the pacers were and the course was labelled well. Plenty of water, bathroom, …
Des Moines Marathon
Des Moines, IA
Fairly scenic course highlighting the best parts of Des Moines. Some hills on the first 10 miles then pretty flat after that. Lots of Aid, lots of spectators and cheering. …
Des Moines Marathon
Des Moines, IA
The scenery was wonderful and there was a lot of support along the route of water, first aid, and spectators. It was mostly flat with a few small hills but …
Des Moines Marathon
Des Moines, IA
This was an amazing race especially for a first timer! The atmosphere was amazing the volunteers and staff were very helpful. I will definitely be coming back as long as …
Des Moines Marathon
Des Moines, IA
I trained but didn't really train too hard for it. It was brutal. If I do another one, I have to train better. The elevation of thus race was really …
Des Moines Marathon
Des Moines, IA
I have always loved this race. Between the racing organization and fans. It makes such a wonderful environment! Always excited for this one! Would make an awesome first race for …