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Best Bets for Boston Marathon Qualifying Races

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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February 2024 Featured Races

Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to top February races! Here we spotlight best bets & hidden gems to help you conquer 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 across 10+ […]

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January 2024 Featured Races

Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to top January races! Here we spotlight best bets & hidden gems to help get your racing year off to a strong 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 least […]

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Anniversary Races to Celebrate (2023–24)

For the inspired runner looking to upgrade their race schedule or medal collection, the distinctive energy and swag of an anniversary celebration is a sure-fire solution. Here, in the third edition of our popular series, we spotlight 11 notable race weekends that are poised to celebrate their golden (50th), silver (25th) or platinum (20th) anniversary in the […]

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December 2023 Featured Races

Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to top December races! Here we spotlight best bets & hidden gems to help you end the racing year on a high note. 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 only events […]

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November 2023 Featured Races

Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to top November races! Here we spotlight best bets & hidden gems to help you capitalize on cooler days to come. 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 only events that are […]

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Late October 2023 Featured Races

Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to top October races, part two! Here we highlight some best bets & hidden gems to help you find your next fall favorite. 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 only events […]

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Early October 2023 Featured Races

Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to top upcoming races! Here we highlight some best bets & hidden gems to help you find your next fall favorite. 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 only events that […]

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Runners Choice: Best Marathons in the U.S. 2023

Welcome to the results of our 2023 “Best Marathons in the U.S.” poll! 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 or […]

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September 2023 Featured Races

Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to top upcoming races! Here we highlight some best bets & personal favorites to help you finish summer strong and get fall off to a fast 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 […]

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