Lunatics I Follow
Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon
Lexington, KY
+ Small race Nice, level roads Water stations ever 1.5 miles Beautiful views of horse country Snacks post race Towels soaked in ice bath & finish line Clearly marked loop …
Kings Mountain Running Festival
Clover, SC
+ Beautiful greenery Flexible, dedicated race director - we asked to start the race 30 minutes early & were accommodated. At one point they thought we were lost & cane …
Cummins Falls Marathon
Cookeville, TN
+ Aid stations every 2 miles stocked with volunteers, water, Gu, bananas, oranges, strawberries, goldfish, and mini pretzel rods. I found this to be an impressive spread! Small race - …
Jekyll Island Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K
Jekyll Island, GA
+ Extremely scenic - excellent jogging tour of the island Flat course Nice soft long sleeve T-shirt (You don’t get those very often anymore!) Mild weather (start 57, finish 50) …
IRONMAN 70.3 St. George
St. George, UT
+ Easy swim Single loop bike course Fantastic scenery Great hiking for after the race Tips Book hotel early (We spent $300/night for the Best Western) The swim & bike …
IRONMAN Lake Placid
Lake Placid, NY
+ Breathtaking scenery Spectacular finish Olympic- speed skating arena, Olympic torch Spectators/Volunteers are phenomenal & make a day out of it Tips Book hotel early (pricey, we paid > $400/night …
Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon
Independence, OR
+ Flat, easy course Wine is served at mile 9 Unlimited wine samples after the race Medal includes corkscrew Tips ~1/2 mile near mile 10 is on rocky asphalt - …
Grandma’s Marathon & Garry Bjorklund Half
Duluth, MN
+ Backroad access for spectators to meet runners along the course Point to point race Cool weather Great finish through downtown (allows spectators too see you twice in that last …
Kiawah Island Marathon & Half Marathon
Kiawah Island, SC
+ Flat, easy course Good snacks on course - bananas, oranges, pretzels, bars Frequent water & bathroom stops Frequent shuttle (no wait time) Tips Limited eating options on the island …