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You voted, we wrote it—introducing our 2020 Best Racing Cities in the U.S.! Here we recognize the top racing destinations across the nation as chosen by you, the runners. THANK YOU to everyone who voted in our poll; from bustling metropolitan areas to unsung municipalities, your tremendous support and insightful commentary enabled us to compile […]
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This is the most difficult post we’ve ever written. We were shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the death of Tony Banovich, a luminary and one of our best friends—as well as one of the best people—in the running industry. You may not have known Tony personally, but you’ll likely know of or have […]
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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 medal waiting to celebrate your achievement at the […]
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Welcome to our “Best Racing Cities in the U.S.” poll, the third installment in our annual Runners Choice series! As the premier resource to help runners of all levels find the best races, we’re building the go-to list of the top racing cities (big and small) across the U.S., as voted on by those who […]
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With road racing on hold and the red carpet yanked out from under the summer movie season, there’s no better time to escape to the small screen and catch up on the best running documentaries from some of the sport’s leading filmmakers. Whether you’re looking for motivation to kick start your training, camaraderie to help […]
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By guest author Nancy Hobbs, Founder / Executive Director, American Trail Running Association; republished with permission Images © RaceRaves You’ve read a few things about trail running and even had a few friends tell you a thing or two about the sport, but you are still apprehensive about giving it a try. A few trail running […]
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If you’re looking for a race, you’re in the right place! RaceRaves covers the entire spectrum of running events across the country and around the world, on paved roads and unpaved trails, and with distances from one mile to 100+ miles. Much more than a static race calendar or directory, RaceRaves features several easy and […]
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Each event listed on RaceRaves features a dedicated race page that details key information about that event, including: Date Location Finisher ratings based on shoes (1=lowest, 5=highest), with an Overall Rating and four separate subratings: Difficulty Scenery Production Swag Number of reviews Race distances offered Terrain/Type (road/paved, trail/unpaved, triathlon, OCR, synthetic, duathlon, swimrun) Description from […]
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As our name suggests, race reviews are the cornerstone of what we do at RaceRaves. Reviews celebrate your racing adventures, help your fellow runners make smart decisions, and tell appreciative race directors how to make their events even better. Our finisher reviews cover all 50 US states (+ DC) and 80+ countries! Our Review a […]
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As a RaceRaves member, My Staging Area is your profile page and personal race HQ! Here you’ll track your racing history — including Past Races, Future Races and Personal Bests — as well as all your reviews (My Raves) in one convenient location. My Staging Area is accessible for signed-in members by clicking/tapping your first […]
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