"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
Front Porches Half Marathon
Bellows Falls, VT
It's a small race, with a small hometown feel. The wx was chilly & rainy & since I was running another half the following day I took it easy. Ran …
The Florida Run at Colt Creek State Park
Lakeland, FL
This was my first time running in Florida. The race was well organized and the volunteers were interspersed all over the course. The water stops were set at 2.5, 5.0,7.5,10.0 …
B.A.A. 5K (Race #1 of the B.A.A. Distance Medley)
Boston, MA
I know I'll never run the Boston Marathon, but at least I can say I've "run Boston". If you're in the same boat then, this race is for you. You …
Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend
Lake Buena Vista, FL
For this to be an enjoyable race, you must submit a decent POT! There are 25,000+ runners with varying abilities, large corrals, and non runners with questionable running etiquette. After …
Blue Cross Broad Street Run
Philadelphia, PA
First time running the race even though I have heard great things about it. Crowd support was good from beginning to end. Coming into City Hall and directly after was …
Mission Inn Run
Riverside, CA
local favorite, well organized, great for families and all runners. Great for spectators, love the finish area at the Mission Inn. great time of year for a race - enjoy …
Mission Inn Run
Riverside, CA
The Mission Inn Run is one of two local races I look forward to every year. I love the course of this race which takes you through some of the …
Kelleys Island Half Marathon
Kelleys Island, OH
This half marathon takes place in mid-November which, in Ohio, can be a mixed weather bag. Also, there are not a whole lot of visitors on the island at that …
Boston Marathon
Hopkinton, MA
By now you've read all about the conditions. Let me add a few of my learnings. 1) While tempted to go lighter, I ended up wearing a rainproof running jacket …
Amarillo Marathon
Amarillo, TX
Seriously, this one was all about the weather. The course is not in town, and on race day it was COLD and very windy, so it was miserable. The first …
Chambersburg Half Marathon
Chambersburg, PA
This was my second year running Chambersburg. It is not a very big race, but has a lot of support on the route and great volunteers. Rolling and callenging hills …
Boston Marathon
Hopkinton, MA
The Boston community is so supportive even in the horrible conditions we had. The race production runs so soothly. The weekend is a great event.
Boston Marathon
Hopkinton, MA
Phenomenal experience, what can I say that hasn't already been said?! One of the greatest days of my life to PR and break 3 hours for the first time at …
Louisiana Marathon
Baton Rouge, LA
This was my second marathon in 6 months. The course was so welcoming and pretty. I took an hour off of my time! The past-race festival kind of sucks though. …
IPA 10K & Beer Mile Invitational
Sebastopol, CA
The course was surprisingly challenging, with it being uphill almost the entire first half of the 10K. The after party was a blast! The course was clean, the drink stations …
Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
San Diego, CA
This was my first marathon. I kind of hated it because it was so hilly!!! I do not come from a place with hills (or elevation!) so it was rough. …
IPA 10K & Beer Mile Invitational
Sebastopol, CA
I will definitely come back to do this race again next year. We put together a team to race and stuck around after to enjoy tastings from all the local …
Boston Prep 16 Miler & 5 Miler
Derry, NH
This is a classic for New England Runners, especially those training for Boston. It is very tough to find road races longer than 5k's in the winter in New Hampshire …
Shamrock Half Marathon & Relay
Manchester, NH
Pretty unique course, really focused on Elm Street, the main street in Manchester, which is really good for your spectators. They can literally see you 5 or 6 times without …
Manchester City Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay & 5K
Manchester, NH
Since Millenium Running took over and re-designed the course, this has become a much more runnable race and much fairer in terms of being able to PR, which I did …