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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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Lunatic Spotlight: More Alike Than Different

Former Runner’s World editor Mark Will-Weber once noted, “Running is real and relatively simple… but it ain’t easy.” Which makes it the perfect pastime for RaceRaves member (i.e. “Raving Lunatic”) Daniel Chaplin. As one of the more than 200,000 people with Down syndrome in the U.S., Daniel thrives on defying expectations and overcoming challenges. From […]

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WANTED: The best marathon in every U.S. state!

Thanks for your interest in our “Best Marathons in the U.S.” poll! Our voting ended Monday, Apr 17.   We’ll announce our marathon winners in late May, so subscribe to our email list or follow us on Facebook to be the first to know the results for all 50 states! RaceRaves is your premier online resource to […]

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July & August 2023 Featured Races

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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The Best Race Distance?

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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June 2023 Featured Races

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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May 2023 Featured Races

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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2022: The Year in Racing

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! The AMR Trains Podcast

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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April 2023 Featured Races

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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