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For most of us, a mental image of race day includes start and finish lines, water stations every few miles, and runners all battling the same clock. It’s a tried-and-true formula as old as racing itself. These days, however, a growing number of race organizers are bucking convention and rethinking this time-tested blueprint to add […]
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Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to top June races! Here we spotlight best bets & hidden gems to help you plan the perfect summer destination race-cation. 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 […]
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Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to top May races! Here we spotlight best bets & hidden gems for your consideration as the spring racing season shifts into high gear. 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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Across distances and terrains, 2023 reminded us in dramatic fashion that limits are made to be tested and records are made to be broken. Professional and amateur runners defied expectations as world records fell, super shoes again took center stage, and one intrepid marathoner came tantalizingly close to capturing the sport’s Holy Grail. Here we […]
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Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to top April races! Here we spotlight best bets & hidden gems to keep in mind as the weather turns warmer and the racing season heats up. Sign up now for a free RaceRaves account to add these events & thousands more to your Future Races. 🏆 = Top Rated […]
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Author: Mike Sohaskey Mike Sohaskey is the co-founder of RaceRaves, the premier online reviews community for runners to share their race experiences and find their next challenge. Mike honed his creative and critical thinking skills as a research scientist, earning a Ph.D. in Cancer Biology from Stanford. He’s also completed over 100 races — including […]
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Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to top March races! Here we spotlight best bets & hidden gems to help you spring forward into the 2024 racing season. 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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Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to top February races! Here we spotlight best bets & hidden gems to help you conquer the winter blues. 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 10+ […]
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Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to top January races! Here we spotlight best bets & hidden gems to help get your racing year off to a strong start. 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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For the inspired runner looking to upgrade their race schedule or medal collection, the distinctive energy and swag of an anniversary celebration is a sure-fire solution. Here, in the third edition of our popular series, we spotlight 11 notable race weekends that are poised to celebrate their golden (50th), silver (25th) or platinum (20th) anniversary in the […]
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