Lunatics I Follow
Marine Corps Historic Half
Fredericksburg, VA
A big, well-organized event with a genuinely great race-day atmosphere. Pre-race communication was excellent, and packet pickup was easy — especially convenient if you're also doing the Semper Fred 5K …
Marine Corps Historic Half
Fredericksburg, VA
A laid-back, family-friendly 5K in historic Fredericksburg — a great low-key race on its own, and an ideal shakeout the day before the Historic Half. The course is fast with …
Healthy Strides 5K & 10K
Fairfax Station, VA
My second time running this race, with a much better result! This year's Heroes vs. Villains theme brought out creative costumes—superheroes and villains everywhere added great energy to the course. …
Marine Corps 17.75K
Dumfries, VA
The first of many Marine Corps races for me - they have a great reputation for putting on well-organized and challenging races, and this one did not disappoint. The pre-race …
Allianz Richmond Marathon
Richmond, VA
Overall, this was a top-notch event. The communication leading up to the race was excellent. I wasn't sure that I'd be able to attend the expo, so I had them …
George Washington Patriot Run
Mount Vernon, VA
This was my second time at this event, having done the 5K last year. Similar to the 5k, the 10 mile is an out and back starting at and finishing …
Spring Memorial 5K, 10K & Half
Springfield, VA
Having done the 5K last year, I did the 10K for the first time this year. The race was organized by Bishop Events which does hundreds of charity events in …
Healthy Strides 5K & 10K
Fairfax Station, VA
Burke Lake was where I did my first 5K and where I train occasionally, so I'll always love coming back here. Notably, this race was to raise funds for the …
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run
Washington, DC
The production around this event was top-notch - so well organized. Packet pickup was smooth, and making it to the race was easy. Not necessarily a criticism of the event, …
George Washington Patriot Run
Mount Vernon, VA
Mount Vernon is a lovely area and I was looking forward to this run. The course is mostly an out-and-back on George Washington Parkway but turns into the estate at …