Lunatics I Follow
Fargo Marathon
Fargo, ND
Well organized race on a very flat course that could be fast on a day with good weather. The logistics were easy, as I was able to park right at …
Albuquerque Running Fiesta
Albuquerque, NM
Logistics: Super easy. Hotel Andaluz was beautiful, affordable, and 1 block away from the start/finish. Expo was also 1 block away. Quick bib pick-up, but no other vendors, if you …
Kona Marathon
Kailua-Kona, HI
The course is a short out-and-back followed by 2 longer out-backs on the same road along the ocean. It's basically flat with lots of great ocean views! Aid stations were …
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Chicago, IL
Flat, fast, and well-organized. Stayed downtown at the Travelodge, so it was an easy walk over to Grant Park for the start and an easy (slower) walk back post-race. I …
Marathon Pour Tous
Paris, France
The race was free if you were lucky enough to get a spot. You, obviously, had to pay for your travel and stay in Paris but it's an easy city …
RUTS Run For Dreams
Shelbyville, KY
Course: 2 mile loop course at Red Orchard Park on a mixture of grass and dirt. Entire course is very "runable". Small section is single-track, but mostly wide-open mowed path/trail. …
Mad Marathon
Waitsfield, VT
If you've ever finished a marathon wishing you had suffered more, then the Mad Marathon is for you! Hot, Humid, HILLS! I've run 60 marathons and this was my slowest …
Trail Rail Run
St. Regis, MT
Super well-organized small town race in a beautiful setting with great volunteers! Pre-race: St. Regis is a one-intersection town with wonderful people (just 2 hrs from Glacier National Park). Packet …
REVEL White Mountains
Conway, NH
Overall, the organization was great: -Easy walk/drive to the busses to the start (at 4AM) -Chilly/windy/rainy waiting around at the start, so take extra clothes -Bag drop at start/finish was …
Amica Newport Marathon (RI)
Newport, RI
I wish that I would have written this immediately after the race. I loved it. The course was beautiful. Packet pickup was at a park where the start line was. …