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Racing & Spectating the Chicago Marathon

Published on Sep 22, 2022 by Dan Solera

(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, details are subject to change based on minor modifications to the course.) The Abbott World Marathon Majors feature six global marathons with incredibly deep fields, world-class […]

Top Five Things You Can Do as a RaceRaves Member

Published on Sep 21, 2022 by Mike Sohaskey

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 […]

January 2023 Featured Races

Published on Sep 07, 2022 by Mike Sohaskey

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 […]

Coach Denise: When YOUR BEST is ENOUGH!

Published on Aug 22, 2022 by Denise Sauriol

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. […]

December Featured Races You Need to Know About

Published on Aug 04, 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 […]

Anniversary Races to Celebrate (2022–23)

Published on Jul 21, 2022 by Mike Sohaskey

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 […]

November Featured Races You Need to Know About

Published on Jul 06, 2022 by Mike Sohaskey

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. […]