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Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to November races! Here we spotlight best bets & hidden gems to help you take full advantage of autumn’s cooler weather. Sign up now for a free RaceRaves account to add these events & thousands more to your Future Races. 🏆 = Top Rated (Overall rating of at least 4.7 […]
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For runners seeking the unique vibe of an anniversary race, the next 18 months boast a wealth of golden (and silver) opportunities. In this super-size sixth edition of our annual series, we spotlight 36 popular events as they prepare to celebrate their golden (50th), silver (25th), or platinum (20th) anniversary. Notably, this year’s list features […]
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Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to October races! Here we spotlight best bets & hidden gems to help you navigate the busiest month of the racing season. Sign up now for a free RaceRaves account to add these events & thousands more to your Future Races. 🏆 = Top Rated (Overall rating of at least […]
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To many Americans, the word “racing” evokes images of sleek roadsters and sleeker Thoroughbreds. And with two of the nation’s most celebrated races taking place this month in the equine-powered Kentucky Derby and the turbine-powered Indianapolis 500, there’s no better time to profile 10 running events that feature horse or auto racing tracks. Ladies and […]
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Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to September races! Here we spotlight best bets & hidden gems to give you a leg up on the crowded fall racing season. Sign up now for a free RaceRaves account to add these events & thousands more to your Future Races. 🏆 = Top Rated (Overall rating of at […]
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Welcome to the results of our 2026 “Best Half Marathons in the U.S.” poll! Here we crown the top half marathon in every U.S. state as chosen by you, the runners. THANK YOU to all who voted — your overwhelming support enabled us to compile this list with confidence. Whether you’re a first-time or long-time half […]
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Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to July & August races! Here we spotlight best bets & hidden gems to keep your motivation high as summer starts to sizzle. Sign up now for a free RaceRaves account to add these events & thousands more to your Future Races. 🏆 = Top Rated (Overall rating of at […]
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Any runner who’s toed a start line knows that like it or not, every race is a learning experience. We’ve certainly made our share of mistakes in the 140+ races we’ve run, and while some were clearly our own fault, others were beyond our control. And a surprising number occurred before the race even started. […]
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Thanks for your interest in our “Best Half Marathons in the U.S.” poll! Voting ended Sunday, March 29. We’ll announce our half marathon winners in late April, so subscribe to our email list now to be the first to know the results for all 50 states. RaceRaves is your premier online resource to discover, track […]
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Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to June races! Here we spotlight best bets & hidden gems to keep in mind as spring transitions into summer. Sign up now for a free RaceRaves account to add these events & thousands more to your Future Races. 🏆 = Top Rated (Overall rating of at least 4.7 across […]
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