Lunatics I Follow
Great Breweries Marathon
Puurs, Belgium
The only ding against this race is that registration didn't open until two months before the race itself. Most people plan our their programs much earlier. But besides that, it …
San Antonio Marathon
San Antonio, TX
BOTTOM LINE: After 16 years under the Rock ‘n’ Roll banner, San Antonio stepped out on its own this year, launching a brand-new race weekend under the local ownership of …
Marine Corps Marathon
Arlington, VA
BOTTOM LINE: To my mind, there’s one city every American should visit at least once in their lifetime, and that’s Washington D.C. Our nation’s capital is a living, breathing chronicle …
TCS Sydney Marathon
Sydney, Australia
BOTTOM LINE: This August, when Sydney hosts the largest marathon in the city’s history, it will do so as the newest and most beautiful member of the Abbott World Marathon …
Holiday Lake 50K, 25K & 10K
Appomattox, VA
I feel like ultra runners should go run any race started by David Horton - they all have a lot of character. I dropped down to the 25k after a …
Von Trapp Mountain Marathon
Stowe, VT
I spent a weekend at the Trapp Family Lodge and ran a marathon there too. I couldn't resist this scenic little race, and the chance to stay at the iconic …
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 …
TCS 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 …
Rocky Branch Trail Race (fka Rivermen Ultra)
Belmont, NC
Gosh, I love a random little indy ultra! I added this race to my calendar as a training run. Emailed the RD the week of the race (and after he …
Mines of Spain 100
Dubuque, IA
Sun Trail Running does an amazing job putting on this race. Hands down, production is so good, and Josh Sun has a loyal following in Iowa. Course: This race runs …