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@cherylmc411
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Personal Bests (13)
Race | Distance | Location | Date | Result |
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Death by 5K Little Rock | 10 x 5K | Little Rock, AR | Aug 6, 2022 | 8:51:10 |
Tupelo Marathon & 14.2 Miler | 14.2 Miler | Tupelo, MS | Sep 3, 2023 | 3:53:56 |
Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon | Half Marathon | Biloxi, MS | Dec 10, 2023 | 3:25:07 |
Bad Dawg Ultra | 12 Miler | Waynesville, MO | Aug 20, 2022 | 3:16:57 |
Groundhog Run | 15K Challenge (5K + 10K) | Kansas City, MO | Jan 28, 2024 | 2:32:14 |
Shamrock Shuffle Springfield | 15K | Springfield, MO | Mar 19, 2022 | 2:29:00 |
OneSolePurpose 5K & 10K | 10K | Springfield, MO | Sep 16, 2023 | 1:30:51 |
Run the Rock 6 Miler & 3 Miler | 6 Miler | Ridgedale, MO | Sep 9, 2023 | 1:43:22 |
Frisco Railroad Run | 8K | Willard, MO | Apr 30, 2022 | 1:09:34 |
Creve Coeur St. Paddy’s Half Marathon, 10K & 5K | 7K | St. Louis, MO | Mar 11, 2023 | 1:11:55 |
Pretty Prairie Rodeo Run 4 + a Half | 4 Miler | Pretty Praire, KS | Jul 23, 2022 | 55:56 |
IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon (Indy Mini) | 5K | Indianapolis, IN | May 7, 2022 | 44:01 |
Wild Turkey 3 Miler | 3 Miler | West Monroe, LA | Nov 23, 2023 | 43:02 |
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Past Races (105)
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Des Moines Marathon | Half Marathon | Des Moines, IA | Oct 20, 2024 | |||
Yippee-Ki-Yay 50K, Half Marathon & 10K | Half Marathon | Council Bluffs, IA | Oct 19, 2024 | |||
MO’ Cowbell Marathon | Half Marathon | St. Charles, MO | Oct 6, 2024 | 4:11:38 | ||
Frog Hill Half Marathon, 10K & Leapfrog 5K | 10K | Waynesville, MO | Oct 5, 2024 | 1:48:36 | ||
Frog Hill Half Marathon, 10K & Leapfrog 5K | 5K | Waynesville, MO | Oct 5, 2024 | 54:07 | ||
Tupelo Marathon & 14.2 Miler | 14.2 Miler | Tupelo, MS | Sep 1, 2024 | 5:13:34 |
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San Francisco Marathon | 1st Half Marathon | San Francisco, CA | Jul 28, 2024 | 3:30:00 |
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San Francisco Marathon | 5K | San Francisco, CA | Jul 27, 2024 | 52:52 | ||
Zou-Mania | 10K | Columbia, MO | Jun 28, 2024 | |||
Zou-Mania | 5K | Columbia, MO | Jun 28, 2024 | |||
Zou-Mania | 2.8 Miler | Columbia, MO | Jun 28, 2024 | |||
Zou-Mania | 1 Miler | Columbia, MO | Jun 28, 2024 | |||
Double Down Endurance Races | Half Marathon | Ashland, NE | Jun 1, 2024 | |||
Bill Snyder Highway Half Marathon & 5K | 5K | Manhattan, KS | May 25, 2024 | |||
Joplin Memorial Run | Half Marathon | Joplin, MO | May 18, 2024 | 3:50:14 | ||
Running with the Cows | Half Marathon | Bucyrus, KS | May 11, 2024 | 4:30:27 |
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IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon (Indy Mini) | Half Marathon | Indianapolis, IN | May 4, 2024 | 3:57:12 |
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IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon (Indy Mini) | 5K | Indianapolis, IN | May 4, 2024 | 51:16 | ||
Kentucky Derby Festival mini & Marathon | Half Marathon | Louisville, KY | Apr 27, 2024 | 3:49:07 | ||
Accept Zero 5K | 5K | Independence, MO | Apr 21, 2024 | 51:19 | ||
Garmin Olathe Marathon in the Land of Oz | Half Marathon | Olathe, KS | Apr 20, 2024 | 3:54:48 | ||
Blossom Bolt and Sprout Sprint | 5K | Chesterfield, MO | Mar 30, 2024 | 51:05 | ||
Liberty Half Marathon & Jewell 5K | 5K | Liberty, MO | Mar 23, 2024 | 53:42 | ||
Shamrock Shuffle Springfield | 5K | Springfield, MO | Mar 16, 2024 | 51:47 | ||
Westport St. Patrick’s Day Run | 4 Miler | Kansas City, MO | Mar 9, 2024 | 1:14:56 | ||
Little Rock Marathon | Half Marathon | Little Rock, AR | Mar 3, 2024 | 3:59:33 | ||
Little Rock Marathon | 5K | Little Rock, AR | Mar 2, 2024 | 53:56 | ||
The Cowtown | Half Marathon | Fort Worth, TX | Feb 25, 2024 | 3:57:12 | ||
The Cowtown | 10K | Fort Worth, TX | Feb 24, 2024 | 1:45:20 | ||
Heart of the Ozarks Half Marathon | 10K | West Plains, MO | Feb 17, 2024 | 1:47:04 | ||
Cabin Fever Reliever (MO) | 10K | Rogersville, MO | Feb 10, 2024 | 1:37:45 | ||
Groundhog Run | 15K Challenge (5K + 10K) | Kansas City, MO | Jan 28, 2024 | 2:32:14 |
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Time Travel Half Marathon Springfield, MO | 10K | Springfield, MO | Jan 27, 2024 | 1:40:40 | ||
Chevron Houston Marathon & Aramco Houston Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Houston, TX | Jan 14, 2024 | 3:35:34 | ||
Chevron Houston Marathon & Aramco Houston Half Marathon | 5K | Houston, TX | Jan 13, 2024 | 45:38 | ||
New Year, New Us | 10K | Rogersville, MO | Jan 6, 2024 | 1:37:28 | ||
Jack is Back! | 15K | Carthage, MO | Dec 16, 2023 | 2:42:51 | ||
Jack is Back! | 5K | Carthage, MO | Dec 16, 2023 | 46:24 | ||
Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon | Half Marathon | Biloxi, MS | Dec 10, 2023 | 3:25:07 | ||
Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon | 5K | Biloxi, MS | Dec 9, 2023 | 45:46 | ||
Santa Hustle Chicago | 5K | Chicago, IL | Dec 2, 2023 | 48:14 | ||
Wild Turkey 3 Miler | 3 Miler | West Monroe, LA | Nov 23, 2023 | 43:02 | ||
Williams Route 66 Marathon & Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Tulsa, OK | Nov 19, 2023 | 3:29:12 | ||
Williams Route 66 Marathon & Half Marathon | 5K | Tulsa, OK | Nov 18, 2023 | 47:39 | ||
Spa Running Festival | 10K | Hot Springs, AR | Nov 11, 2023 | 1:38:49 | ||
Salina Crossroads Marathon | 5K | Salina, KS | Nov 4, 2023 | 52:45 | ||
Marine Corps Marathon | 10K | Arlington, VA | Oct 29, 2023 | 1:35:11 | ||
Great GO! St. Louis Halloween Race | 10K | Eureka, MO | Oct 22, 2023 | 1:35:21 |
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Lake Tahoe Marathon & Emerald Bay Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Homewood, CA | Oct 15, 2023 | 3:39:22 |
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Cal-Neva Marathon & Carnelian Bay Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Carnelian Bay , CA | Oct 14, 2023 | 4:06:15 |
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Lakeside Marathon & Nevada Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Incline Village, NV | Oct 13, 2023 | 3:41:59 |
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Pound the Pavement for Parkinson’s 5K | 5K | Springfield, MO | Sep 30, 2023 | 44:44 | ||
OneSolePurpose 5K & 10K | 10K | Springfield, MO | Sep 16, 2023 | 1:30:51 | ||
Run the Rock 6 Miler & 3 Miler | 6 Miler | Ridgedale, MO | Sep 9, 2023 | 1:43:22 |
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Tupelo Marathon & 14.2 Miler | 14.2 Miler | Tupelo, MS | Sep 3, 2023 | 3:53:56 | ||
Bad Dawg Ultra | 12 Miler | Waynesville, MO | Aug 19, 2023 | 3:34:44 | ||
Branson’s Great Bacon Race | Half Marathon | Branson, MO | Jul 15, 2023 | 3:34:11 |
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Hannibal Cannibal | 10K | Hannibal, MO | Jul 1, 2023 | 1:44:45 |
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Grandma’s Marathon & Garry Bjorklund Half | Half Marathon | Duluth, MN | Jun 17, 2023 | 3:59:15 |
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Grandma’s Marathon & Garry Bjorklund Half | 5K | Duluth, MN | Jun 16, 2023 | 1:06:59 | ||
Bandit 5K | 5K | Rogersville, MO | Jun 10, 2023 | 49:07 |
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Run for a Vet Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Branson, MO | Jun 10, 2023 |
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Hospital Hill Run | Half Marathon | Kansas City, MO | Jun 3, 2023 | 3:41:46 |
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Bill Snyder Highway Half Marathon & 5K | 5K | Manhattan, KS | May 27, 2023 | 46:45 | ||
Joplin Memorial Run | 10K | Joplin, MO | May 20, 2023 | 1:35:43 |
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St. Charles Half Marathon | Half Marathon | St. Charles, MO | May 14, 2023 | 4:11:55 |
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Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon | Half Marathon | Cincinnati, OH | May 7, 2023 | 3:51:18 |
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Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon | 5K | Cincinnati, OH | May 6, 2023 | 48:10 | ||
Kentucky Derby Festival mini & Marathon | Half Marathon | Louisville, KY | Apr 29, 2023 | 3:48:41 |
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Chadwick Flyer 5K | 5K | Chadwick, MO | Apr 22, 2023 | 48:48 |
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Jackrabbit 5K | 5K | Bentonville, AR | Apr 15, 2023 | 46:33 |
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Blossom Bolt and Sprout Sprint | 10K | Chesterfield, MO | Apr 8, 2023 | 1:41:28 |
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Yellville Area Food Closet Bunny Run | 5K | Yellville, AR | Apr 1, 2023 | 48:11 |
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Running of the Squirrels | 5K | Marionville, MO | Mar 25, 2023 | 51:22 | ||
Spring Fling 5K (AR) | 5K | Cabot, AR | Mar 18, 2023 | 49:02 | ||
Creve Coeur St. Paddy’s Half Marathon, 10K & 5K | 7K | St. Louis, MO | Mar 11, 2023 | 1:11:55 | ||
Time to Paddy 5K, 10K & Lucky 13.1 Kansas City | 10K | Kansas City, MO | Mar 4, 2023 | 1:49:41 | ||
Running From Yeti Springfield, MO | 5K | Springfield, MO | Feb 25, 2023 | 55:47 | ||
Racing on the Beach 5K | 5K | Daytona Beach, FL | Feb 18, 2023 | 58:18 | ||
Cupid Shuffle 5K & 10K | 5K | Springfield, MO | Feb 11, 2023 | 1:10:04 | ||
Bass Pro Shops Conservation Marathon & Cohick Half Marathon | 5K | Springfield, MO | Nov 6, 2022 | 46:27 | ||
Marine Corps Marathon | 10K | Arlington, VA | Oct 30, 2022 | 1:37:32 |
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Trailfest | 5K | Highlandville, MO | Oct 9, 2022 | 54:52 | ||
Sweatfest Dirt 66 Trail | 5K | Springfield, MO | Oct 1, 2022 | 54:14 | ||
OneSolePurpose 5K & 10K | 10K | Springfield, MO | Sep 17, 2022 | 1:36:32 | ||
Bad Dawg Ultra | 12 Miler | Waynesville, MO | Aug 20, 2022 | 3:16:57 |
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Blue Moon 10K & 5K | 10K | Joplin, MO | Aug 13, 2022 | 1:36:52 | ||
Death by 5K Little Rock | 10 x 5K | Little Rock, AR | Aug 6, 2022 | 8:51:10 |
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Pretty Prairie Rodeo Run 4 + a Half | 4 Miler | Pretty Prairie, KS | Jul 23, 2022 | 55:56 |
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A Midsummer Night’s 10K and 5K | 10K | Joplin, MO | Jul 16, 2022 | 1:32:09 |
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Dark and Dirty Miles | 10K | Wilburton, OK | Jul 9, 2022 | 2:17:47 |
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Hannibal Cannibal | 10K | Hannibal, MO | Jul 2, 2022 | 1:31:59 | ||
Starry Night 10K & 5K | 10K | Joplin, MO | Jun 10, 2022 | 1:35:07 |
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Hospital Hill Run | 10K | Kansas City, MO | Jun 4, 2022 | 1:36:06 | ||
Great American River Run | Half Marathon | Memphis, TN | May 28, 2022 | 3:42:42 | ||
IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon (Indy Mini) | 5K | Indianapolis, IN | May 7, 2022 | 44:01 | ||
Springfield Office Fun Run | 10K | Springfield, MO | May 7, 2022 | 1:39:23 | ||
Frisco Railroad Run | 8K | Willard, MO | Apr 30, 2022 | 1:09:34 | ||
Shamrock Shuffle Springfield | 15K | Springfield, MO | Mar 19, 2022 | 2:29:00 | ||
Running From Yeti Springfield, MO | 10K | Springfield, MO | Feb 26, 2022 | 1:55:58 | ||
Cabin Fever Reliever (MO) | 10K | Rogersville, MO | Feb 12, 2022 | 1:33:28 | ||
Williams Route 66 Marathon & Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Tulsa, OK | Nov 21, 2021 | 3:29:10 | ||
Williams Route 66 Marathon & Half Marathon | 5K | Tulsa, OK | Nov 20, 2021 | 46:27 | ||
Trailfest | 10K | Highlandville, MO | Oct 10, 2021 | 2:12:08 | ||
Space Wizards 5K & 10K | 10K | Rogersville, MO | Aug 20, 2021 | 1:39:42 |
Tupelo Marathon & 14.2 Miler
Humidity is a killer but the race rocks!
Tupelo Marathon & 14.2 Miler
Second time doing this run. Nice paved country roads, easy to follow course. Only drawback is roads are open, so you have to pay attention to traffic. Good amount of … MORE
Second time doing this run. Nice paved country roads, easy to follow course. Only drawback is roads are open, so you have to pay attention to traffic. Good amount of water stops, although with the humidity I’d still recommend bringing your own as well. Although I liked last year’s shirt better, this year’s long-sleeved hoodie shirt was nice. Love that they give you a sticker, because I turn it into a magnet for my car. Nice medal, although I was disappointed I got the exact same medal as the marathon (except the lanyard ribbon was a different color) while last year’s was super creative with getting half a skull. Will be back next year!
San Francisco Marathon
Beautiful and chaotic
San Francisco Marathon
I signed up for the 5K/half marathon challenge. Packet pickup was chaos. First, they emailed me the wrong bib number for my 5K, so I had to go to a … MORE
I signed up for the 5K/half marathon challenge. Packet pickup was chaos. First, they emailed me the wrong bib number for my 5K, so I had to go to a computer to look mine up. I think that was the case for everyone because it was with our entire group. Second, the shirts they gave us for both races were identical… long-sleeved tech shirts that just said SF Marathon and had Sunday’s date… quite disappointing for the cost of these races. They gave us the challenge medal at packet pickup, yet they made us wait till after the race to get our jackets. That was just nuts, because there were horrendous lines at the 1st half to get them plus they ran out. Getting our jackets at packet pickup and the challenge medals on Sunday would have made SO much more sense. The medals were all quite nice, and the towel and the tote bag were nice too.
As for the race… it said it had a cutoff of 3 hours for the 1st half. I was concerned I wouldn’t make the time, so I emailed to ask. They said as long as I was there by 3.5 hours, I would still get my medal. I was doing pretty well pace-wise, but it was tough on the bridge since we were all packed onto the sidewalk. I was told they closed a traffic lane previously to accommodate runners, and they really need to do that again if they have strict time constraints. I had just come off the bridge and was making good time when I was diverted. There were MANY people behind me, and I was at the very beginning of the diverted group as I saw people in front of me still moving forward. The diversion skipped all the portion returning to the bridge and sent me directly back across the bridge, cutting off approximately 3 miles. I was pretty upset I got diverted when I’d previously been told I could continue, so it took the wind out of my sails and I slowed down. I finished slightly over 3 hours total. Apparently both halfs were short, and the full marathon was long. You’d think after 47 years of doing this race, it’d be really streamlined.
I would have given this race 3 shoes because of how everything went down, but the swag (other than the shirts) pushed it up to a 4.
Running with the Cows 🏆
Great race, just hot!!
Running with the Cows 🏆
This was the 15th anniversary, and they really went all out with the birthday decorations... the medal had a cake on it! Even with being crazy slow due to the … MORE
This was the 15th anniversary, and they really went all out with the birthday decorations… the medal had a cake on it! Even with being crazy slow due to the heat and being sick the previous week, there was SO much food left even when I got there. It was completely paved country roads, and nearby farms brought their cows out near the race course. Would be interested in doing this one again!
IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon (Indy Mini)
Worth it to kiss the bricks!
IU Health 500 Festival Mini-Marathon (Indy Mini)
I did the 5K last year but opted for the Mega Mini Challenge (5K and half marathon) to earn 3 medals this time around. The course is fairly flat and … MORE
I did the 5K last year but opted for the Mega Mini Challenge (5K and half marathon) to earn 3 medals this time around. The course is fairly flat and although it takes you through some not so savory neighborhoods and industrial areas, it was worth it to get to the Indy Speedway and kiss the bricks. Lots of enthusiastic people and music along the way with plentiful water and Gatorade stops. Don’t think we’d travel so far to do it again, but it is a good one to check off Indiana!
Groundhog Run
Nice running in warm temps in winter!!
Groundhog Run
Unique and entertaining run, completely underground. The buses to the start line were great and so timely that our time outside in the cold was limited. 5K was one loop, … MORE
Unique and entertaining run, completely underground. The buses to the start line were great and so timely that our time outside in the cold was limited. 5K was one loop, and the 10K was the same loop twice. Good volunteer support and the medals were nice. The only disappointment was for doing the 5K+10K Challenge, all we got was a little connector piece to connect the two medals. Thought it should be a little more substantial, even a third medal would be awesome. Don’t think I’d do this run again because it kind of gets stuffy inside the cave, but it was fun to do at least once!
Great GO! St. Louis Halloween Race
Great run other than being slightly long
Great GO! St. Louis Halloween Race
This was a fun Halloween-themed run. They had us park at Six Flags and then take a bus to the race start. Mostly flat, easy course through the town of … MORE
This was a fun Halloween-themed run. They had us park at Six Flags and then take a bus to the race start. Mostly flat, easy course through the town of Eureka, MO. Course was extremely well-marked and there were a good amount of water stations and crowd support. Nice long-sleeved tech shirt and medal. Plenty of treats afterwards including donuts, beer, chips, bananas, and candy! Would definitely do this run again!
Lake Tahoe Marathon & Emerald Bay Half Marathon
They saved the best for last
Lake Tahoe Marathon & Emerald Bay Half Marathon
This is the third race (and in my opinion, the best) of the Lake Tahoe Trifecta. We started at the top where there were scenic views and a group playing … MORE
This is the third race (and in my opinion, the best) of the Lake Tahoe Trifecta. We started at the top where there were scenic views and a group playing alpine horns. Then a person playing bagpipes led us down to the start. This was definitely a great downhill to mostly flat run. The first mile or two were downhill, and the rest was mostly winding routes on the bike path. Again, just some gorgeous views! We also crossed over where the red salmon were spawning. Lots of water stations… at least twice as many as the other two races… and treats at those stations too. Lots more crowd support than the previous days, and there were at least twice the number of participants. This one ended up being my best time even though it was the third half of the weekend. It ended at the beach, where there was live music and treats for sale. The homemade Popsicles were awesome! I did the Lake Tahoe Trifecta, so we had a special medal and a license plate cover to pick up. I didn’t see any signage indicating where to go for that and had to ask someone. Overall a great race though.
Cal-Neva Marathon & Carnelian Bay Half Marathon
Challenging but gorgeous
Cal-Neva Marathon & Carnelian Bay Half Marathon
This is the second race of the Lake Tahoe Trifecta. Right away it started out gorgeous, at the beach! It started out not too bad, but there was a huge … MORE
This is the second race of the Lake Tahoe Trifecta. Right away it started out gorgeous, at the beach! It started out not too bad, but there was a huge and long hill around mile 3. It was steep enough that lots of people were walking it, so be prepared! Fortunately there was a water station at the top of that hill. The turns were not as well-marked on this one, and with being a slow runner there were several times I was unsure which way to go. I even made a wrong turn once. We went through some absolutely gorgeous neighborhoods right on the water, and we were routed through a boat docking area too where the views were beautiful. There were only 3 water stations at this one too, so make sure to bring your own hydration. The time limit is more open than they say, because they did let everyone finish. They also allow slow runners to start early. The race director bombarded us with daily emails which seemed to contradict other things, but even he titled them as “nags.”
Lakeside Marathon & Nevada Half Marathon
Gorgeous but not that downhill
Lakeside Marathon & Nevada Half Marathon
This is the first race of the Lake Tahoe Trifecta. They tout this run as being "mostly downhill," but I didn't find that to be true. It started going uphill … MORE
This is the first race of the Lake Tahoe Trifecta. They tout this run as being “mostly downhill,” but I didn’t find that to be true. It started going uphill in mile 2! Overall it wasn’t bad (and definitely worth it for the views) but don’t expect as much downhill as they say. Turns were well-marked except one, but they drilled that one into us repeatedly so we didn’t miss it! There were only 3 water stations and they were spread pretty far apart, so make sure to bring your own hydration. The time limit is not as strict as they say. I could have gone faster but stopped to take lots of pics, but even with that, plenty of people were allowed
to finish and finished after me. The race director bombarded us with emails which seemed to contradict other things, but even he titles them as “nags.”
Run the Rock 6 Miler & 3 Miler
Challenging but oh so worth it!!
Run the Rock 6 Miler & 3 Miler
This race is well-organized, from packet pickup to race day. The course was challenging... lots of ups and downs throughout... but the views along the way as well as at … MORE
This race is well-organized, from packet pickup to race day. The course was challenging… lots of ups and downs throughout… but the views along the way as well as at the Top of the Rock were gorgeous. We got to go through the cave there. It was a neat experience, although I was nearly throughthe cave by the time my eyes adjusted. The shirt is a very nice quality UA shirt, and the medal was absolutely gorgeous! We did have to make special arrangements to pick up our packets, because it was 2 days prior to the race and a short window. I finished dead last, but there were still lots of people cheering me at the finish. Good snacks, with beer and liquor samples too! The only negative things were that some of the route was on open road with traffic, and there was a lot of traffic congestion getting to parking. Thankfully the race started a few minutes late, or we wouldn’t have made it in time. Would absolutely do this race again!
Branson’s Great Bacon Race
Hot and humid Half!
Branson’s Great Bacon Race
This half marathon offered bacon at all the water stations and at the beginning and end of the run! It was supposed to be 3 loops and that's what was … MORE
This half marathon offered bacon at all the water stations and at the beginning and end of the run! It was supposed to be 3 loops and that’s what was said at the beginning… then we were told 4 loops during the race. Overnight storms caused trees to fall across the running route in several places making it short, which also caused the race to start about 45 minutes late for the ones they did clear. A medal would have been nice, but the bacon-themed race shirt was cool. I would be interested in doing this one again, although one out-and-back would be preferable to the 3 loops.
Hannibal Cannibal
Lover's Leap will eat you up!!
Hannibal Cannibal
Second year doing this one. The race is fun yet challenging and coincides with Tom Sawyer Days. Overall it's not too hilly... until you get to Lover's Leap! It's TOUGH!! … MORE
Second year doing this one. The race is fun yet challenging and coincides with Tom Sawyer Days. Overall it’s not too hilly… until you get to Lover’s Leap! It’s TOUGH!! It was hot, and I was pretty winded by the time I got to the top, so I took a couple of minutes to catch my breath, drink some water, and enjoy the view. There is a good portion of the run along the Mississippi River, and there are a good amount of water stations. The shirt has been nice both years, but the medal is only so-so. We plan on doing the anniversary one in a couple of years.
Grandma’s Marathon & Garry Bjorklund Half
Love the crowd support of this race
Grandma’s Marathon & Garry Bjorklund Half
They bus you out to the start of the race since it's point to point. I didn't like getting up so early to catch a bus, and the line waiting … MORE
They bus you out to the start of the race since it’s point to point. I didn’t like getting up so early to catch a bus, and the line waiting for the bus was quite long. However, we made it to the race start with about 15 minutes to spare. Thankfully I didn’t need to use the bathroom, because there was a long line at the Porta potties at the start! The route was scenic, good views of Lake Superior for most of the run. The infamous Lemon Drop Hill was not nearly as intimidating as I expected. Living in the Ozarks, we tackle hills pretty regularly. The Hospital Hill Run in Kansas City was MUCH hillier in comparison. The crowd support along the entire course was absolutely fantastic! Music, drinks, food… lots of people with funny signs and dressed up too! I loved how they marked the miles and the Porta potties with balloons. There did seem to be a Porta potty shortage… it seemed like there was a long line every time I passed one. I did the Great Grandma’s Challenge so I got an extra medal, but I struggled with figuring out where to go for that. I also got a drink ticket that was for Bayfront Park, and I was unsure how to get there from the end of the race. Some signage for those things would have been useful. I didn’t have a drop bag, but the process for finding them at the end looked very organized. Decent snacks after the race. The tech shirts were nice, and the medals were high-quality. Only complaint overall was that any hotel nearby was probably double the going rate, but it was easy to take the Skywalk to the expo and to catch the bus in the morning. Will probably go back for the 50th Anniversary in 2026!
Bandit 5K
Great fundraising local race
Bandit 5K
Two loops around the local park and through the nearby neighborhood. Asphalt was busted in places, but holes were clearly marked. Very nice shirt, and complete post-race meal provided! The … MORE
Two loops around the local park and through the nearby neighborhood. Asphalt was busted in places, but holes were clearly marked. Very nice shirt, and complete post-race meal provided! The medals got lost in the mail, but they had some nice door prizes and still provided awards to the top finishers.
Run for a Vet Half Marathon
Great small race for Vets!
Run for a Vet Half Marathon
This is my second time running this one. I ran the 5K last year so went for the half this year. Unfortunately, I didn't finish between the rain with hail … MORE
This is my second time running this one. I ran the 5K last year so went for the half this year. Unfortunately, I didn’t finish between the rain with hail and dealing with a few prior injuries. I completed nearly 8 miles. People were very supportive, and I was so impressed with the volunteers sticking it out with us in the rain! Will definitely continue to support this race!
Hospital Hill Run
50th Anniversary was uneventful
Hospital Hill Run
This was my third time at this event. 5K, then 10K, and now half marathon. It was advertised this would be a big event... with music spanning the 50 years … MORE
This was my third time at this event. 5K, then 10K, and now half marathon. It was advertised this would be a big event… with music spanning the 50 years since the run started, and lots of crowd and neighborhood support. That DID NOT happen. There was minimal support by anyone outside of the volunteers. Water stations were plentiful, but one of the stations in the middle was already putting their tables away when I came through… and there were still lots of people behind me. The hills, heat, and humidity really got to me this year. The medal and the commemorative jacket were nice, but I was definitely disappointed in the lack of neighborhood support and the snacks post-race. Don’t know that I will do this run anymore.
Joplin Memorial Run
Great small town Memorial Run
Joplin Memorial Run
Run through the streets of downtown Joplin. A few hills but nothing terrible. Amazing crowd support at the start and end of the race, and the volunteers were great too! … MORE
Run through the streets of downtown Joplin. A few hills but nothing terrible. Amazing crowd support at the start and end of the race, and the volunteers were great too! My only complaint as far as the race goes were the water stations seemed too spaced out. The first one was nearly 2 miles in, and then the last two were near the end. No porta potties on the course but a lot at the race start. Nice-quality t-shirt and very nice medal! Post-race snacks were some of the best I’ve ever had… lots of drinks ranging from Gatorade to water to chocolate milk to beer and full-size sandwiches from Jimmy John’s AND Chick-fil-a. Will definitely be doing this race again!
St. Charles Half Marathon
Hilly, hot, humid!
St. Charles Half Marathon
While there was pavement in the beginning, there was more trail than I expected. It was mostly packed gravel so not too bad, but there were also more hills than … MORE
While there was pavement in the beginning, there was more trail than I expected. It was mostly packed gravel so not too bad, but there were also more hills than I expected. I mistakenly followed the runners in front of me just after passing the second water station, and we all made a right turn that went straight uphill, adding another 400ish ft of elevation and another half mile to the already tough run. There were 5 water stations, which probably would have been fine if the weather were a bit cooler. At least the water and Gatorade were cold every time! I managed to finish, but it was a struggle with the heat and humidity. An angel of a volunteer brought me a full bottle of water, and another gave me an almost frozen one and refilled it for me. So thankful for them!! Nice shirt and medal, and even though they were putting things away by the time I finished, the volunteers went and grabbed me water and snacks.
Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon 🏆
Amazing crowd support in spite of rain!
Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon 🏆
The weather forecast kept saying no rain, up until just a couple of days before the race. The torrential downpour started minutes into the run, and though it lightened up, … MORE
The weather forecast kept saying no rain, up until just a couple of days before the race. The torrential downpour started minutes into the run, and though it lightened up, it still rained for hours. I embraced it and just kept moving. This race is hilly for a good portion! I recently had surgery so was planning a walk/run method. I hit those first set of hills though and had to revise. Towards the end it goes downhill for awhile, so I was able to pick up the pace again. The crowd support was absolutely amazing and kept me going when I was soaked to the core and just wanted to stop. Plenty of water stops too! The expo was large with lots of great merch, and the swag was great!! Beautiful, hefty medals for all of the runs, nice shirts, a premium bag, and a poster too! I would definitely consider this race again, in spite of the challenges faced this year.
Kentucky Derby Festival mini & Marathon
Great run other than being slightly long
Kentucky Derby Festival mini & Marathon
Fast, flat course through downtown Louisville, and a bit of the run even went into Churchill Downs! Swag included a quarter zip long-sleeve tech shirt and a nice medal! There … MORE
Fast, flat course through downtown Louisville, and a bit of the run even went into Churchill Downs! Swag included a quarter zip long-sleeve tech shirt and a nice medal! There was a good selection of snacks after the race, including full-size bottles of Powerade, chocolate milk, bananas and apples, and granola bars. Course was slightly long… around .40 miles for the half! The only other complaint was the finish line was about a mile from the start line, so it was a rough trek back!
Chadwick Flyer 5K
Small town race run by mostly students
Chadwick Flyer 5K
This race starts and ends at Chadwick School. This was the 12th Annual, looks like only about 50-60 people run it, and that's mostly students. We started in the parking … MORE
This race starts and ends at Chadwick School. This was the 12th Annual, looks like only about 50-60 people run it, and that’s mostly students. We started in the parking lot, moved over to the sidewalk as we left the school and ended up on some small country roads after the sidewalk ended. All paved, but there were quite a lot of ups and downs. It was also chilly and windy! The swag is only a t-shirt, although it IS a nice shirt. Not much in the way of scenery or crowd support, although there were a couple of people cheering at the end. Snacks were water and granola bars.
Jackrabbit 5K
One of my favorite 5Ks ever!
Jackrabbit 5K
This race was so well-organized! Fast, flat course and lots of crowd support! Swag included a nice shirt and medal. There was also a silent auction. Lots of helpful information … MORE
This race was so well-organized! Fast, flat course and lots of crowd support! Swag included a nice shirt and medal. There was also a silent auction. Lots of helpful information sent beforehand, and they even included a flyer with the race packet in case you missed the emails! Would definitely do this race again.
Blossom Bolt and Sprout Sprint
Overall cool race but medal was lacking
Blossom Bolt and Sprout Sprint
Pretty flat and smooth out-and-back course. For the 10K, we got to run part of it on the nearby airport runway while planes were actually taking off on the other … MORE
Pretty flat and smooth out-and-back course. For the 10K, we got to run part of it on the nearby airport runway while planes were actually taking off on the other runway. A couple of areas were not clearly marked. At the 3 mile mark, I saw a few people turning to head back, but the turnaround was a little bit after that. I can understand the confusion a little because the trail went off the runway there. An arrow at the 3-mile mark indicating we were to continue past would have fixed that. I was a few minutes between other runners, so I got slightly lost on the way back. After the last water station, the orange cones ended, ao I had a little difficulty trying to figure out which direction to go. I ended up going slightly out of my way to read the signs posted on nearby streets. The race had a nice shirt and bib, but the medal was chintzy. I missed my free beer since I finished the run pretty late, but the crowd support was really great! Would do this run again, but a nicer medal would be appreciated!!
Yellville Area Food Closet Bunny Run
Fun little small-town race
Yellville Area Food Closet Bunny Run
Very small race, 3 loops around the Yellville City Park. Everyone was friendly and cheering others on till the end. Age group award genders were combined, so it would have … MORE
Very small race, 3 loops around the Yellville City Park. Everyone was friendly and cheering others on till the end. Age group award genders were combined, so it would have been nice to have them separate. Cute bunny shirt and water and snacks at the end.
Marine Corps Marathon
Loved the atmosphere and support
Marine Corps Marathon
Loved the awesome medal and the finisher jacket, so much support and having the Marines around who offered encouragement and photographs were great! I will definitely be doing this run … MORE
Loved the awesome medal and the finisher jacket, so much support and having the Marines around who offered encouragement and photographs were great! I will definitely be doing this run again!
Bad Dawg Ultra
Enjoyable Small Town Run
Bad Dawg Ultra
This was mostly country gravel roads except a bit of pavement at the beginning and the end (since it was out and back)... not too bad on elevation except mile … MORE
This was mostly country gravel roads except a bit of pavement at the beginning and the end (since it was out and back)… not too bad on elevation except mile 6 was straight uphill before going back down in for mile 7. There were a couple of places where the road divided, and it was unclear which way to go. Fortunately I made the right choices, but I saw someone else who didn’t and caught up with me later. Very pretty scenery. Swag was simple… a patch and a keychain… which was nice since I have lots of shirts and medals already! Would run again!
Death by 5K Little Rock
Challenging but fun first Ultra!
Death by 5K Little Rock
Thoroughly enjoyed this run as my first Ultra! It didn't seem as intimidating breaking it up into 5K intervals, but it was still a challenge with a run every 2.5 … MORE
Thoroughly enjoyed this run as my first Ultra! It didn’t seem as intimidating breaking it up into 5K intervals, but it was still a challenge with a run every 2.5 hours and not getting much sleep! The course was easy but scenic along the Arkansas River Trail. The “medal” at the end was a small handmade wooden coffin with the logo branded in it… unique and cool, a great conversation piece. Plenty of food was provided, but I do wish there’d been more drink options and ice.
Pretty Prairie Rodeo Run 4 + a Half
Too Bad It's Over!
Pretty Prairie Rodeo Run 4 + a Half
Enjoyed this run in a small town setting and in connection with the rodeo. The course is mostly flat with some gravel trail and some paved road. I would be … MORE
Enjoyed this run in a small town setting and in connection with the rodeo. The course is mostly flat with some gravel trail and some paved road. I would be interested in doing it again, but unfortunately it’s their last one!
A Midsummer Night’s 10K and 5K
Fun Night Run
A Midsummer Night’s 10K and 5K
This is the second in a series this year, each one having the same course. This all-gravel course is fairly easy, but there wasn't much light after passing the 5K … MORE
This is the second in a series this year, each one having the same course. This all-gravel course is fairly easy, but there wasn’t much light after passing the 5K turnaround. Fortunately I brought a headlamp this time which helped.
Dark and Dirty Miles
Challenging Trail Run!
Dark and Dirty Miles
This night race was my second difficult 10K trail run. It is an out and back course (5K repeated twice) that starts off quite hilly with lots of loose gravel, … MORE
This night race was my second difficult 10K trail run. It is an out and back course (5K repeated twice) that starts off quite hilly with lots of loose gravel, but it’s even harder to come back down that hill on the way back. The race is in a state park, so there are lots of trees and wildlife… I came across a tarantula after it got dark. The production was great… LOTS of food, drinks, and support. The medal was huge!! The t-shirt was really great too. I would definitely consider tackling it again.
Starry Night 10K & 5K
Trail Fun Run
Starry Night 10K & 5K
This is the first in a series of three this year, and they give you a medal for completing all three runs. Fairly easy course, but it isn't well-lit after … MORE
This is the first in a series of three this year, and they give you a medal for completing all three runs. Fairly easy course, but it isn’t well-lit after the 5K portion. This is the last year of these races at this point though, or I would possibly do it again.