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Hot on the heels of an unforgettable Olympic year, 2025 wasted no time flexing its own racing bona fides. Old and new faces alike treated fans of the sport to historic highs, photo finishes, and quirky challenges that produced a host of memorable moments and high-profile records, including a runner-up performance one top coach called […]
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Christmas carols are a fun tradition, but really—who gifts their true love ten lords a-leaping? And what exactly would we do with a partridge in a pear tree, anyway? Instead, we invite you to celebrate the holidays as only runners can, as we proudly present our own video version of the timeless classic, “The 12 […]
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Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to April races! Here we spotlight best bets & hidden gems to consider as the spring racing season shifts into high gear. 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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Welcome to our spring edition of iconic shorter-distance races worth traveling for! For runners and walkers seeking an unforgettable, family-friendly experience, here we profile ten popular destination events (10 miles or less) that deliver world-class production, energy, and camaraderie without the morning-after hobble of longer distances. (Planning beyond spring? Check out our Summer & Fall […]
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Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to March races! Here we spotlight best bets & hidden gems to keep your race schedule awesome as spring starts to blossom. 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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Welcome to the results of our “Best Marathons in the U.S.” poll for 2025! Here we crown the top marathon in every U.S. state as chosen by you, the runners. THANK YOU to all who voted or posted your reviews — your overwhelming support enabled us to compile this list with confidence. Whether you’re a first-time […]
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Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to February races! Here we spotlight best bets & hidden gems to help you stay motivated and beat the winter blues. 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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Originally inspired by the first Olympic marathon in Athens in 1896, the Boston Marathon is the world’s oldest and most prestigious annual marathon. Held each year on Patriots’ Day (the third Monday in April), the race features top-notch production, raucous crowd support and its iconic blue-and-yellow unicorn finisher’s medal. Boston is also a member of […]
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Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to January races! Here we spotlight best bets & hidden gems to help you get the new year off to a running start. 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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Thanks for your interest in our 2025 “Best Marathons in the U.S.” poll! Voting ended Sunday, Sept 21. We’ll announce our marathon winners in late October, so subscribe to our email list 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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