"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
Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
Las Vegas, NV
The Half Marathon (or anything shorter) probably would be the perfect distance. For the Marathon, the first half you got to run along the strip. This was great. Once you …
Two Cities Marathon & Half
Fresno, CA
This race boasts a full marathon through 2 cities (thus the name) and 2 separate half marathons, one through each city. I ran the Clovis half for the second year …
Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
Las Vegas, NV
It was my second year running this race (after I swore last year I wouldn’t run it again). The medal is sparkly and has moving parts, which makes it one …
Mohawk Hudson River Marathon & Half Marathon
Schenectady, NY
First marathon that I actually put some effort into. The pacer was a little rough, but got her crew in time - I did not as the pacer was up-down …
Wineglass Marathon & Half Marathon
Bath, NY
Registration/packet pick-up: This race costs a little bit more than other half-marathons, but it is so worth it! I had friends who tried to register late in the spring and …
Syracuse Half Marathon
Syracuse, NY
Registration/packet pick-up: Reasonable entry fee. Plenty of options for packet pick-up; runners can get their bib any of the three days prior to the race if they do not want …
DONNA Marathon Weekend
Neptune Beach, FL
The 26.2 with Donna, as the race is more informally called is a fast flat course running through 3 beach communities (Ponte Vedra, Atlantic, and Neptune Beach). The communities really …
Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Foundation Half Marathon
Cape Canaveral, FL
Flat, fast course through history of space launches from historic Cape Canaveral. Well supported on course and a nice party afterwards. If it doesn't get too hot, it's a great …
Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Foundation Half Marathon
Cape Canaveral, FL
I thoroughly enjoy running for charities and participating in new races in interesting, unique locations. An opportunity arose when we found out about the Inaugural Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Foundation Half-Marathon. …
Governor’s Cup
Wickes, MT
I was quite disappointed with the Half Marathon medal. It is my least favourite medal and I should have done the Full Marathon instead. The course itself was ok, bussing …
Blood, Sweat & Beers (NV)
Boulder City, NV
Wear real trail shoes, I did as this is a trail run in the desert. Bring hydration packs, sunscreen, a hat made of UV protection, this is in the desert …
St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
Nashville, TN
Loved everything about this race EXCEPT that they could have tried to get some big names in country music to sing to us along the course after all it is …
Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
San Antonio, TX
The weather was not the greatest for this race, cold, wind and heavy rains so there was no scenery to be had. The hills started to come in at almost …
Run The Bluegrass
Lexington, KY
This should be on EVERYONE'S Half Marathon to do list! From the swag, to the medal, to the organization of this event, to the events associated with this Half that …
Jack & Jill’s Downhill Marathon & Half
Snoqualmie Pass, WA
What fun it was running through the tunnel! Bring a headlight and stay in the middle of the tunnel, the edges drop off unexpectedly and there was at least 1 …
Cooperstown Triathlon
Cooperstown, NY
The race is held in a beautiful state park. The swim WILL be wetsuit legal, and if you're not used hills (like this Florida boy) the bike and run courses …
Paris Marathon
Paris, France
It takes a long time to start the race because of the shear number of people competing. The race was great and the medals and end party were a lot …
San Diego Holiday Half Marathon
San Diego, CA
The only Hill was at the very start of the race, not much of a view until you start getting closer to the finish line at Torrey Pine State Park. …
Hapalua Half Marathon
Honolulu, HI
Go a couple days ahead of the run to climatized to the humidity of Hawaii. The views as you are coming to the finish line was awesome to see Wonderful …
Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
Indianapolis, IN
People aren't kidding when they tell you Indy is flat. Fun starting and ending in downtown. Very congested at the beginning of the race and took about 1 mile before …