Lunatics I Follow
Brazen Diablo Trails Challenge
Walnut Creek, CA
This is the toughest race of the year for me. This was my 7th year doing the Diablo 50k, and without a doubt, the best weather I've experienced here in …
Grandma’s Marathon & Garry Bjorklund Half
Duluth, MN
BOTTOM LINE: Honestly, it’s tough to find fault with the Grandma’s Marathon. Sure, I could complain that true to the law of supply and demand, local hotels and businesses jack …
Redtail Ridge Trail Run
San Rafael, CA
What an awesome race!! Beautiful course at Lake Chabot. You do the 30k from Marina to Brandon, to Woolridge, back to Brandon, back to the Marina, then you go out …
Race to the Flagpole
Livermore, CA
Event & Course Description:The Race to the Flagpole 10K and 5K benefits sports at Livermore and Granada High School athletics and athletes. The event starts and finishes in Independence Park. …
Kiwanis Resolution Run (CA)
Mountain View, CA
Event & Course Description: The Kiwanis Resolution Run 10K and 5K benefits the Kiwanis service club and is run (or walked) on New Year's Day in Mountain View near the …
London Marathon
London, United Kingdom
BOTTOM LINE: Though he died more than a century before his hometown marathon was born, long-time Londoner Charles Dickens' words still ring true: It was the best of times, it was …
GHS Día de los Muertos Run & Walk
San Jose, CA
Event & Course Description: As the title indicates, this even was a benefit for Gardner Health Services, which helps low income people find healthcare services. The 5K and 10K distances …
Rocky Ridge Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
San Ramon, CA
This was my 8th year running this race. It is without a doubt one of the toughest half marathons around. It's just under 14 miles and has around 4,000' of …
No Foolin’ Foot Race
San Carlos, CA
Event & Course Description: No Foolin' Foot Race was run in the city of San Carlos to benefit the parks department and trails maintenance. It could be called, "A Tale …
Zoom Firecracker Run
Fremont, CA
Event & Course Description: Zoom Firecracker was run in Quarry Lakes Park and along the Alameda Creek Trail. The 5K course is like a frying pan, with the handle being …