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What the mind believes, our running shoes will achieve! Experts say that “hitting the wall” is when a runner depletes the glycogen stores in their muscles, which in turn leads to their legs slowing down dramatically. I agree with this, but I also think there is a mental component to hitting the wall that in […]
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Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to top upcoming races! Here we highlight a sampling of best bets and personal favorites to help you shrug off winter and welcome in 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 […]
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Welcome to our spring edition of iconic short-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 edition.) Bank […]
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Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to top upcoming races! Here we highlight a sampling of best bets and personal favorites to help keep you motivated through the winter. 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 […]
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(Editor: Thanks to RaceRaves contributor Dan Solera, Chicago native & 4-time Bank of America Chicago Marathon finisher, for sharing his insider tips on this epic running event! Please note the following details are subject to change based on minor modifications to this year’s course.) The Abbott World Marathon Majors feature six global marathons with incredibly […]
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RaceRaves helps runners of all levels find the best endurance events across the U.S. and around the world. But did you know we also offer a slew of handy features and functionality available exclusively to our members? Here we share five member benefits that newcomers and loyal Lunatics alike should know in order to make […]
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Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to top upcoming races! Here we highlight a sampling of best bets and personal favorites to kick off 2023. (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 now […]
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Author’s Note: I first discovered RaceRaves on my flight to Durban, South Africa in 2018 to run my first and only (or so I thought) Comrades Marathon, which is like the “Boston Marathon of Ultras.” Meanwhile, Mike was heading to Durban to earn his “Back to Back” Medal after running his first Comrades the previous year. […]
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Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to top upcoming races! Here we highlight a sampling of best bets plus some personal favorites we think you’ll enjoy. (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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Whether you’re a first-timer seeking an unforgettable debut or a long-timer looking to rekindle your motivation, an anniversary celebration makes a memorable race weekend even better. And looking ahead, a number of popular running events are poised to celebrate milestone anniversaries in the coming months. With that in mind, and in response to the popularity of our […]
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