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Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to December races! Here we spotlight best bets & hidden gems to help you head into the holidays on a high note. 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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The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) set the running world abuzz last month when it announced its registration updates for the 2027 Boston Marathon. Most notable was a new time adjustment—termed “Downhill Results Indexing”—for Boston Marathon qualifying races with a net-downhill of 1,500 feet or greater: Verified qualifying times from any course with a net-downhill of […]
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Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to November races! Here we spotlight best bets & hidden gems to keep in mind as summer turns to fall and cooler temps prevail. Sign up now for a free RaceRaves account to add these events & thousands more to your Future Races. 🏆 = Top Rated (Overall rating of […]
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It’s that time of year again! 🥳 Time to celebrate the fact that no matter how many finish lines we’ve crossed, the unrivaled energy and swag of an anniversary makes a memorable race weekend even better. On that note, and in this fifth edition of our annual series, we shine the spotlight on 10 popular […]
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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 racing month of the year. 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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Thank you to everyone who entered our #MCM50 giveaway, and CONGRATS to our three lucky winners: 🏅Catherine M. from Arlington, VA🏅Rebecca W. from Toledo, OH🏅Sandy M. from Alma, AR About the Marine Corps MarathonThe iconic Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) course showcases 250 years of American history featuring Presidential landmarks like the Kennedy Center, Theodore Roosevelt […]
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Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to September races! Here we spotlight best bets & hidden gems to help you hit the ground running this fall. 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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Thanks to guest contributor Fitness International Travel (FIT) Destination races are some of the most rewarding experiences a runner can have. They combine the thrill of competition with the excitement of travel—new scenery, different cultures, and the joy of running through places you may have only dreamed of. And unlike most vacations, you’re not just […]
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Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to July & August races! Here we spotlight best bets & hidden gems to help you keep your cool through the dog days of summer. Sign up now for a free RaceRaves account to add these events & thousands more to your Future Races. 🏆 = Top Rated (Overall rating […]
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For many runners, the term “destination race” brings to mind longer distances such as a marathon or half marathon, i.e. “no pain, no plane.” At the same time, a number of popular events across the U.S. feature scenic courses, spirited crowds, and awesome after-parties, all without the post-race limp. Here we profile ten iconic shorter-distance […]
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