Lunatics I Follow
Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon & Half Marathon
Anchorage, AK
Had to settle for a half due to nagging knee pain, but will be back for the full someday! Beautiful scenery and fun finish line activity. We had perfect weather …
Mississippi Blues Marathon
Jackson, MS
As a 50 state marathon hopeful, this race was a way to check Mississippi off my list of states. Starting/finishing in the Jackson State football stadium was fun and also …
Amica Newport Marathon (RI)
Newport, RI
Despite the storm rolling in at mile 18, the race and all aspects of it was fantastic! Great medal, cute shirt, well-stocked aide stations, even in the back (Gu + …
Coastal Delaware Running Festival
Rehoboth Beach, DE
We had an overcast, cool race day. Perfect weather for running. I appreciated the packed dirt course (where it occurred) and the fabulous support on course - especially for us …
Every Woman’s Marathon
New Orleans, LA
This was a race by women for women and it did not disappoint. For an inaugural run with a 7,000 runner cap, race organizers did it all incredibly well. Standout …
Detroit Free Press Marathon
Detroit, MI
I really enjoyed this race that seemed to show runners the "best of" the surrounding area. Running over a bridge with border crossing guards into Canada was truly a novel …
Maui Marathon & Half Marathon
Lahaina, HI
This race is incredibly well-produced. Logistics were easy, bus trip to start very early but smooth. Volunteers absolutely FABULOUS!!!! Finish line fully open for back-of-the-pack runners and the cupless aid …
Bataan Memorial Death March
White Sands, NM
What a fabulous experience. From huddling in the car pre-race to avoid the freezing temperatures to watching the sun slowly rise on the desert floor while roll was called and …
Run with the Horses Marathon
Green River, WY
This is a tough race coming from sea level. But beautiful and yes, on race day horses on the marathon course. Awesome! Also huge props to on course support. Aid …
Little Rock Marathon
Little Rock, AR
Great little town. Gigantic medals (really, a bit too big, but memorable), fabulous on-course support including a large number of CLEAN potties at practically every aid station, amazing, friendly folks …