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Welcome to our 2023 Runners Choice “Best Marathons in the U.S.” poll! As the #1 online resource for U.S. races & reviews, we’re updating our authoritative list of the top marathons in each of the 50 states, as chosen by those who know best — you! Vote for one state or as many as 50, […]
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Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to top upcoming races! Here we highlight a sampling of best bets & personal favorites to help you stay motivated through the dog days of summer. Sign up now for a free RaceRaves account to add these events & thousands more to your Future Races. NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the following […]
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Despite the ubiquity and influence of social media, running at its core is an individual sport. And arguably no decision is more personal than a runner’s preferred race distance. So here we break down the pros and cons of the most popular race distances. No matter which distance you choose, keep in mind that a runner […]
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Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to top upcoming races! Here we highlight a sampling of best bets and personal favorites to get your summer off to a hot start. Sign up now for a free RaceRaves account to add these events & thousands more to your Future Races. NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the following list includes […]
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With the new year underway and many of us eyeing ambitious goals and resolutions, there’s no better time to plan out your 2023 (and beyond!) race schedule. For many runners this schedule will include one or more “bucket list” races, chief among these the six marathons that comprise the Abbott World Marathon Majors. Founded in […]
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Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to top upcoming races! Here we highlight a sampling of best bets and personal favorites to ensure your spring racing schedule is on point. Sign up now for a free RaceRaves account to add these events & thousands more to your Future Races. NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the following list includes […]
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Buoyed by the welcome return of the “old” normal, race day in 2022 showcased the power and resilience of the human spirit as no other endeavor can. Elite and recreational competitors alike delivered incredible performances as records fell, the GOAT did it again, and one American captured the national spotlight with an improbable year for […]
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Let’s talk marathons! From the most scenic to the most first-timer friendly to the best BQ options and much more, RaceRaves co-founder Mike Sohaskey sits down with our friends at Another Mother Runner for the recent Marathon Edition of the AMR Trains Podcast. Mapping out your racing schedule for 2023 and beyond? Looking for […]
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Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to top upcoming races! Here we highlight a sampling of best bets and personal favorites to help you hit the ground running this spring. Sign up now for a free RaceRaves account to add these events & thousands more to your Future Races. NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the following list includes […]
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What the mind believes, our running shoes will achieve! Experts say that “hitting the wall” is when a runner depletes the glycogen stores in their muscles, which in turn leads to their legs slowing down dramatically. I agree with this, but I also think there is a mental component to hitting the wall that in […]
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