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November Featured Races You Need to Know About

Published on Jul 06, 2022 by Mike Sohaskey

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 […]

Late October Featured Races You Need to Know About

Published on Jun 16, 2022 by Mike Sohaskey

Early October Featured Races You Need to Know About

Published on Jun 01, 2022 by Mike Sohaskey

Running Events on Racetracks

Published on May 18, 2022 by Mike Sohaskey

To many Americans, the word “racing” brings to mind images of sleek roadsters and sleeker Thoroughbreds. And with two of the nation’s most celebrated races taking place this month in the equine-powered Kentucky Derby and the turbine-powered Indianapolis 500, there’s no better time to profile nine running events that showcase horse or auto racing tracks. […]

September Featured Races You Need to Know About

Published on May 04, 2022 by Mike Sohaskey

Iconic Short-Distance Races (Summer & Fall)

Published on Apr 20, 2022 by Mike Sohaskey

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.” On the other hand, a number of popular events across the U.S. feature scenic courses, spirited crowds, and awesome after-parties without the post-race limp. Here we profile ten iconic short-distance races […]

America’s Favorite Half Marathon 2022: Cincinnati Flying Pig

Published on Apr 05, 2022 by Mike Sohaskey

RaceRaves Crowns Flying Pig Paycor Half America’s Favorite Half Marathon Cincinnati’s hometown favorite hogs the spotlight to secure its third March Lunacy tournament title Squeal loud and proud Cincinnati, because your Flying Pig Paycor Half Marathon has captured the title of America’s Favorite Half Marathon for 2022 after bringing home the bacon in the fifth […]

March Madness, Lunatic Style

Published on Mar 14, 2022 by Mike Sohaskey

Our fifth annual March Lunacy tournament offered much more than one shining moment, as for the first time our focus shifted to identifying America’s Favorite Half Marathon! This year’s Final Four featured a compelling combo of perennial contenders and fierce first-timers. In one semifinal Ohio’s porcine powerhouse, the Flying Pig Paycor Half, overpowered Appalachian sensation […]

July & August Featured Races you need to know about

Published on Mar 03, 2022 by Mike Sohaskey

10 Presidential Races of the U.S. (PROTUS)

Published on Feb 17, 2022 by Mike Sohaskey

For most Americans, the “presidential race” isn’t measured in miles and a “running mate” isn’t someone who shares your fitness goals. Nonetheless, a number of running events from 5K to 50 miles embrace our nation’s history by featuring and celebrating its past leaders. As the country commemorates Presidents’ Day, we spotlight ten races that showcase […]