"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
Great Bay Half Marathon
Newmarket, NH
I love this race. I ran it for the first time in 2019 (hence the review) and plan to run it again in the future once races are back post-COVID. …
Omaha Marathon
Omaha, NE
Flat, simple, easy, nice race. I read the reviews and was worried this race would suck. There was one big issue I take at least half the blame for... I …
Island Vines 5 Miler
South Hero, VT
I was looking for a short race this weekend and an excuse to visit Vermont for some hiking now that I am back on the East Coast so was excited …
Mattoni Usti nad Labem Half Marathon
Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic
First of all: I haven’t heard of Usti nad Labem before. It’s a smaller Czech city close to the German border not far from the city of Dresden which made …
Mount Rushmore Half Marathon
Hermosa, SD
This was a beautiful course. I run for scenery not time, so I loved this race. The cup free aid stations work well. My favorite part is that they suggest …
Kahakuloa Half Marathon & Relay
Kapalua, HI
This is a tiny, hilly, point to point race along the northern coast of Maui that ends on a single lane road. We ran on a road that wasn't closed, …
Hoptown Half Marathon & 5K
Hopkinsville, KY
Great race with amazing weather and awesome scenery! Hills are somewhat of a challenge but I finished with a personal best. The race organizers were spectacular to work with.
Sankt Nikolaus Lauf
Carmel, IN
St. Nickolaus and Krampus were there. Race went through the cARMEL Christkindlmarkt. Great medals, New location, and a little more challenging with the hills.
Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon
Milwaukee, WI
Very small but nice expo, beautiful scenery (the bluffs at Concordia University! rural farmland!), and great post-race food (beer and brats, obviously).
Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon & miniMarathon
Louisville, KY
The pros: it's cool running through Churchill Downs, and Iroquois Park is really pretty. The cons: The expo is out of town, nowhere near the hotels and where the race …
OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon (Indy Mini)
Indianapolis, IN
40+ years of being the nation's largest half marathon means that the Indy Mini organizers know what they are doing. Packet pickup at the expo and the post-race celebration in …
Ragnar Trail Texas
Comfort, TX
Loved this race concept! There were movies and smores all through the night to keep runners awake and/ or fed, and the runners hand off tent was easy to maneuver. …
Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon
Townsend, TN
I have done a few halfs and enjoy VR races the most due to their beautiful settings and organization. Other VR runners are open and friendly making it a fun …
Hub City Races
Crown Point, IN
The course was an out & back twice, which marathoners started 1 hour before the half marathoners, so it was fun getting encouragement from them on course. Most of the …
Gourdy’s Pumpkin Run (virtual)
Chicago, IL
I signed up to do this with some co-workers and added on the Tough Pumpkin. I bought two small pumpkins and used a dowel to turn them into a barbell. …
The Enforcer 5K
Kirkland, WA
This was supposed to be a live race in Kirkland that got turned into a Virtual Run due to COVID. The swag was nice; a cool shirt and a pair …
Potty Paper Race 5K (virtual)
Poplarville, MS
When the whole COVID-19 thing started and people started hoarding toilet paper, Run Motivators came up with the "Potty Paper Race" as a virtual race. The medal had the image …
Dirt Cheap Trail Series Race #1
Henrietta, NY
This is usually the first race in a series of 5 midweek, low-key trail race put on by Yellow Jacket Racing that highlight different trails around Rochester. However this year …
Gopher to Badger Half Marathon
Stillwater, MN
My race was canceled.. for the past couple of months I have reached out, but have not heard back. I never ran this race .. and never will. So disappointed …
Tear Drop Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Chatsworth, GA
Course is on asphalt road down mountain with a few potholes. Race was moved from earier in year due to Covid restrictions. No BBQ or band after race this year. …