Lunatics I Follow
Kansas City Marathon
Kansas City, MO
I loved this race! The experience as a whole was amazing! The course was beautiful with a variety of sceneries. I am not going to lie, the hills were tough, …
Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon
Chicago, IL
I was a newbie runner and didn't know what I was getting myself into. Pros: The expo was great, public transit made everything easily accessible, water stops were good. Cons: …
Grandma’s Marathon & Garry Bjorklund Half
Duluth, MN
I ran the full marathon at Grandma's last year, but decided to run the half this year. Like last year, I loved every minute of it. This race is superbly …
Birdtown Half Marathon
Robbinsdale, MN
This is a smaller, but well-organized race. Parking is easy, located in lots across the street from the park. Bag drop was a breeze, there were enough porta-potties for the …
Willow 10 & 20 Miler
Hudson, WI
The course is hilly, but beautiful. This year was the inaugural event and was so well-organized that I wouldn't have known it was the first time, without them mentioning it …
Patriot Running Festival (fka Run for the Dream Half)
Williamsburg, VA
Beautiful race in historic, colonial Williamsburg. I have zero complaints about my first half marathon experience. However, some runners had trouble with the cobblestone section of the course, particularly those …
Half Fast Half Marathon
Vadnais Heights, MN
The half marathon completes two loops of the same course, which is difficult. While billed "fairly flat," this course is actually quite hilly. Also, this race is not for the …
Ragnar Trail Wisconsin
Wausau, WI
I love this race because it's all about camaraderie while running and camping. The race village is a fun place to chat with runners from all over, as well as …
Grandma’s Marathon & Garry Bjorklund Half
Duluth, MN
This race is so much fun! The logistics are well thought-out, volunteers are awesome, crowd support is amazing. The entire city gets into the action. The course is beautiful, with …