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Lunatic Spotlight: More Alike Than Different

Former Runner’s World editor Mark Will-Weber once noted, “Running is real and relatively simple… but it ain’t easy.” Which makes it the perfect pastime for RaceRaves member (i.e. “Raving Lunatic”) Daniel Chaplin. As one of the more than 200,000 people with Down syndrome in the U.S., Daniel thrives on defying expectations and overcoming challenges. From […]

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WANTED: The best marathon in every U.S. state!

Thanks for your interest in our “Best Marathons in the U.S.” poll! Our voting ended Monday, Apr 17.   We’ll announce our marathon winners in late May, so subscribe to our email list or follow us on Facebook to be the first to know the results for all 50 states! RaceRaves is your premier online resource to […]

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July & August 2023 Featured Races

Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to top upcoming races! Here we highlight a sampling of best bets & personal favorites to help you stay motivated through the dog days of summer. Sign up now for a free RaceRaves account to add these events & thousands more to your Future Races. NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the following […]

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The Best Race Distance?

Despite the ubiquity and influence of social media, running at its core is an individual sport. And arguably no decision is more personal than a runner’s preferred race distance. So here we break down the pros and cons of the most popular race distances. No matter which distance you choose, keep in mind that a runner […]

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Top Five Things You Can Do as a RaceRaves Member

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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Runners Choice: Best Half Marathons in the U.S.

Welcome to the results of our 2019 Best Half Marathons in the U.S. poll! Here we crown the top half marathon in every U.S. state as chosen by you, the runners. THANK YOU to all who voted or posted your reviews — your overwhelming support enabled us to compile this list with confidence. Thanks also […]

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Runners Choice: Best Marathons in the U.S. 2018

Welcome to the results of our 2018 Best Marathons in the U.S. poll! Here we crown the top marathon in every U.S. state as chosen by you, the runners. THANK YOU to all who voted or posted your reviews — your overwhelming support enabled us to compile this list with confidence. Thanks also to those […]

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