Lunatics I Follow
Grandma’s Marathon & Garry Bjorklund Half
Duluth, MN
BOTTOM LINE: Honestly, it’s tough to find fault with the Grandma’s Marathon. Sure, I could complain that true to the law of supply and demand, local hotels and businesses jack …
London Marathon
London, United Kingdom
BOTTOM LINE: Though he died more than a century before his hometown marathon was born, long-time Londoner Charles Dickens' words still ring true: It was the best of times, it was …
The Cowtown
Fort Worth, TX
BOTTOM LINE: If you haven’t “herd,” there’s a reason The Cowtown was voted “America’s Rave Race” back in 2020. There’s a reason it was voted the Best Marathon in Texas …
Atlantic City Marathon & Half Marathon
Atlantic City, NJ
BOTTOM LINE: Life is all about setting and managing expectations, and the Atlantic City Marathon is no exception. If you toe the start line alongside Bally’s Hotel & Casino expecting to …
New England Green River Marathon
Marlboro, VT
BOTTOM LINE: The New England Green River Marathon is clearly a marathon created for runners and by runners, with no other distance offered and with the stunning beauty of the New England countryside in …
Grand Teton Half Marathon & 5K
Wilson, WY
As usual, VR races are organized, well supported and held in areas that are scenic and, well, a vacation destination. Grand Tetons did not disappoint. I, as well as many …
Windermere Marathon & Half Marathon (US)
Spokane, WA
Farly scenic, flat, except for an overpass pedestrian bridge, paved route along paved Centennial Trail in downtown Spokane and along Spokane River. 1 major street crossing, with safety crossing and …
Denali 100K
Cantwell, AK
BOTTOM LINE: You never forget your first, and especially when your first happens to be 100 km (62.2 miles) in one of the most beautiful destinations on the planet. Held along …
The Split Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Spokane, WA
I started running Negative Split's 10K 4 years ago when I 1st moved to Spokane. The course has changed over the years from hilly to pretty level, but much more …
BMW Dallas Marathon Festival
Dallas, TX
BOTTOM LINE: If it’s possible for a big-city race with 25,000+ participants to be “underrated,” then I reckon Dallas fits the bill. Running in the shadow of more prestigious urban …