"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
Boise Spring Run
Garden City, ID
Nice little run, the course was well mark and it was flat and paved. Fast course. The course was along the Boise River on both sides and if you looked …
Christmas in July Timed Track Event
St. Joseph, MO
Running all night in July in Missouri on a 400 meter track might seem appealing to some, but there are some advantages. The aid station is always available whenever you …
Weiser River Trail 50K
Midvale, ID
The medal is kind of cool , it's a railroad spike. Great aid stations. Easy flat run on an old railroad bed. Worse part of this run is the cloud …
Bend Salmon Run
Bend, OR
The view was non existent . The course was rocky a lot of lava rock. It was flat and very dusty. I expected better scenery in Bend Oregon. This was …
Owyhee Off-Road Challenge
Adrian, OR
The race was a challenge but it was fun. Great aid stations along the way. Medals were awesome they are made by the high school students. I would do this …
Spirit of the Magic Valley Half Marathon
Twin Falls, ID
This was a tough race a lot of hills, the race starts with a pretty steep climb out of the canyon. It was on a paved path. The scenery was …
Yellowstone Half Marathon
West Yellowstone, MT
The worst part of the race was the altitude. Was a stretch that was kind of technical. A lot of toe grapping rocks. The fast runners saw a bear. Nice …
Mount Rainier Half Marathon
Ashford, WA
About 50/50 with smooth paved roads and trails. The trails were very gravely in which made running tough in some areas, and I had to weave around many people unfortunately …
Jack & Jill’s Downhill Marathon & Half – Washington
Snoqualmie Pass, WA
For this Indiana girl the scenery sure beats corn fields! The tunnel was in the first 1/4 mile and was about 2.5 miles long (stay in the middle and take …
Mount Rainier Half Marathon
Ashford, WA
Race description was on point and the whole event was very well organized! Communication was clear, swag awesome, and great weather. Weather around Rainier is always a little iffy, so …
Ragnar Road Minnesota
St Paul, MN
It's all about your team mates! Oh and decorating the vans!! It's all about your team mates! Oh and decorating the vans!! It's all about your team mates! Oh and …
Mount Rainier Half Marathon
Ashford, WA
Overall fantastic event! Great on-course support, beautiful views, nice combination of terrain, awesome swag, great expo/start/finish, & super group of people!
Grit OCR East Walker Ranch
Santa Clarita, CA
Things that I learned as a first time runner was to wear the right shoes!!! This was a huge help for me as I ran the course. And training for …
Grand Island Trail Run
Munising, MI
Be prepared for an ornery RD, a 32 mile course for the 50k, and unmaintained out and backs. Aid stations had electrolytes, water, and gu. The last one did have …
Mount Rainier Half Marathon
Ashford, WA
Course is full of natural beauty. Nice sampling of road and trail - all the while in mostly forested, shaded surroundings. The hills are not long, but you will need …
Deseret News Marathon
Salt Lake City, UT
Post COVID race…. The expo was basically, pick up for shirt and bib. No vendors, just flyers and a protein bar in the bag. Catching the bus at 3:30, not …
Mount Rainier Half Marathon
Ashford, WA
This was my 3rd race with Vacation Races. Just like the others this one was amazing. The feeling at Vacation Races is very positive and fun. Everyone is encouraging and …
Amica Newport Marathon (RI)
Newport, RI
The views can be distractingly pretty, magnificent mansions and beautiful coastlines. A fun start. The first half is beautful. The second half is an out and back with a hairpin …
Magnuson Series – Earth Day Run
Seattle, WA
Ran it with some friends while travelling. Found it by chance. It's a community event, small race through a puclic park. I think it was three laps. Good weather, nothing …
Big Sur International Marathon
Big Sur, CA
It's a tough race because of the climbs so plan on finishing slower than your average pace. The best part is in the middle, where you are greeted by drummers …