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Personal Bests (1)
Race | Distance | Location | Date | Result |
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Kinzua Half Marathon & 5K | Half Marathon | Mt Jewett, PA | Jul 28, 2024 | 3:19:00 |
Future Races (3)
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St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville | Half Marathon | Nashville, TN | Apr 27, 2025 | ✓ |
Smuttynose Rockfest Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Hampton, NH | Oct 5, 2025 | |
Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon | Half Marathon | Rehoboth Beach, DE | Dec 6, 2025 |
Past Races (22)
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Shark Bite Half Marathon | Half Marathon | New Smyrna Beach, FL | Jan 19, 2025 | |||
Millinocket Marathon & Half | Half Marathon | Millinocket, ME | Dec 7, 2024 |
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Clo-Cow Half Marathon, 10K & 5K | Half Marathon | Petaluma, CA | Sep 22, 2024 |
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Kinzua Half Marathon & 5K | Half Marathon | Mt Jewett, PA | Jul 28, 2024 | 3:19:00 |
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We Run This Beach Marathon | Half Marathon | Gulf Shores, AL | Feb 24, 2024 |
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Red Rock Canyon Marathon | Half Marathon | Las Vegas, NV | Jan 20, 2024 |
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Kiawah Island Marathon & Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Kiawah Island, SC | Dec 9, 2023 |
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Run the Vineyards Cork High & Bottle Deep Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Williamstown, NJ | Nov 12, 2023 |
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Schaeffer Half Marathon & 10K Trail Run | Half Marathon | Germantown, MD | Nov 11, 2023 |
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Hatfield McCoy Marathon | River Road Half Marathon | South Williamson, KY | Jun 10, 2023 |
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Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon | 3-Way Challenge (22.4 Miles) | Cincinnati, OH | May 7, 2023 |
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Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio | Half Marathon | San Antonio, TX | Dec 4, 2022 |
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Madison Mini Half Marathon & 5K | Half Marathon | Madison, WI | Jul 23, 2022 | |||
Grandma’s Marathon & Garry Bjorklund Half | Half Marathon | Two Harbors, MN | Jun 18, 2022 |
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Little Rock Marathon | Half Marathon | Little Rock, AR | Nov 21, 2021 | |||
Fargo Marathon | Marathon | Fargo, ND | Sep 25, 2021 |
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West Fargo Summer Rocks Run | Half Marathon | West Fargo, ND | Jun 26, 2021 |
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Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Springfield, IL | Apr 3, 2021 |
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Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans | Half Marathon | New Orleans, LA | Feb 9, 2020 | |||
Yuengling Shamrock Marathon | Half Marathon | Virginia Beach, VA | Mar 17, 2019 |
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Michigan 13.Wine Half Marathon & 5K | Half Marathon | Baroda, MI | Aug 19, 2018 |
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Dam to Dam | Half Marathon | Johnston, IA | Jun 3, 2017 |
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Millinocket Marathon & Half
Hands down my favorite race of all time
Millinocket Marathon & Half
This is like nothing you’ve ever seen unless you’ve been there. The Crankle 2K costume run the night before is hilarious low key fun. The race itself…I'm imagining it’s a … MORE
This is like nothing you’ve ever seen unless you’ve been there. The Crankle 2K costume run the night before is hilarious low key fun. The race itself…I’m imagining it’s a completely different experience depending on the weather. This year was 15 degrees and a bit windy, with a very slushy/slick uphill 6 miles and a smooth paved downhill second half. But really, who cares? I walked most of it to avoid falling, which meant partaking in the Fireball aid stations, homemade cookies, hot dogs, more Fireball, Bailey’s, and a massively huge chocolate donut while talking and laughing with new friends.
I gave the swag 5 stars but understand that there isn’t any included with the race – you can opt to buy a medal if you want one (which I love) and whatever shirts & other swag your heart desires at the artisan fair on Friday. The whole point is to help raise money for the town so I was happy to buy the swag I wanted.
The locals are amazing, the runners are so friendly and generous, and the scenery is incredible. I can’t wait to do it again.
If you do decide to go, book a room as far in advance as you can, lodging in town is limited and it was so nice to be right in the middle of everything.
Clo-Cow Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Fun small race
Clo-Cow Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Petaluma is a great small town. The course was hillier than expected but not not awful. The cowbell medal was super cute and I like the shirt, everything was well … MORE
Petaluma is a great small town. The course was hillier than expected but not not awful. The cowbell medal was super cute and I like the shirt, everything was well organized. My only complaint which is nobody’s fault was that they kept touting the great views at the top after running uphill for 6 miles…and it was so foggy I could barely see three feet in front of me. That was a bummer but overall it was still a fun one.
Kinzua Half Marathon & 5K
Small but well-run race
Kinzua Half Marathon & 5K
This was a tough one. The first 2-3 miles were on paved road and had some rolling hills but not too bad. The 5 miles after that were on a … MORE
This was a tough one. The first 2-3 miles were on paved road and had some rolling hills but not too bad. The 5 miles after that were on a trail and straight up. I found myself rage-walking for a lot of this section because on top of how steep it was I was afraid of twisting an ankle. The rest was relatively flat or slightly downhill and on a packed limestone trail.
All that aside, the race was well organized especially for a smaller run and the swag was great. I love my shirt, the medal is beautiful, and I got a great backpack for doing the 5K/half challenge. The course was pretty, I just didn’t realize how much true trail running would be involved.
We Run This Beach Marathon
This race has potential
We Run This Beach Marathon
I think that in a few years this race will be something special. The scenery is lovely, though it's all on the state park side of the road (no beach … MORE
I think that in a few years this race will be something special.
The scenery is lovely, though it’s all on the state park side of the road (no beach view). Water stops are limited so definitely bring your own if you can.
The course was pretty well marked, with colored arrows differentiating the 5K & 10K Saturday and the half & full on Sunday. There was just one place in the half that was a bit vague, had there not been a volunteer there and the person ahead of me hadn’t asked I’d have skipped a mile or so of the course altogether.
There were some sections of both 10K & half courses that were quite narrow which meant sometimes being stuck behind walkers, and the last mile of the half was on a wooden boardwalk so be prepared for that.
The biggest issue for me was lack of communication. The host hotel didn’t seem to know anything about the event when we checked in, nor did we ever end up seeing the room afterwards with massage guns and other things. The race organizers did send out emails with race info, but it just wasn’t as tightly buttoned up as many of the other races that I do. Swag was okay. If the company putting on the race decided to sell shirts that reference the race vs just their own logo they would probably sell a ton of them!
It was a fun weekend, and I think in the future this will be a great race. It’s good now, and the location is awesome.
Red Rock Canyon Marathon
I loved this race!
Red Rock Canyon Marathon
This was a very small race but the race organizers were fantastic. Super informative, provided a ton of information around transportation in advance, and made it very easy as a … MORE
This was a very small race but the race organizers were fantastic. Super informative, provided a ton of information around transportation in advance, and made it very easy as a first timer who isn’t from the area to be where I needed to be. As for the course, it was amazing! The first 7 miles was STEEP uphill – not gonna lie, between the incline and the altitude it was a tough race but the rest was downhill which helped a lot. The scenery is incredible, honestly I stopped a few times to take pictures.
Another cool thing about this race was the people. The full marathon course kind of looped around the half course so there were several points where those runners crossed paths with me. This is the first time I’ve ever had full marathoners – most of whom were running uphill at the time – cheer me on; normally we half marathoners are in the way of the faster marathon runners but this crew was super supportive.
Swag was just okay, but there were tons of snacks at the finish line and the bus situation back to the strip afterwards was very well coordinated.
I loved everything about this race.
Kiawah Island Marathon & Half Marathon
A boutique race experience
Kiawah Island Marathon & Half Marathon
We chose this race based on recommendations from other runner friends, and it delivered. It was billed as a boutique experience and that's exactly what it was. Pre-race yoga and … MORE
We chose this race based on recommendations from other runner friends, and it delivered. It was billed as a boutique experience and that’s exactly what it was. Pre-race yoga and stretching on the beach, a full-on gourmet buffet afterwards, and beautiful scenery. There wasn’t a ton of race support since the island is closed to anyone who doesn’t live there or have a permit but the landscape was so serene that it was kind of nice to be able to soak it all in.
My only critique was the swag. The hoodie wasn’t my favorite but as race shirts go it was fine. Not quite in line with the quality level of everything else about this race but fine. My beef is that there was almost nothing for sale for the half marathon crowd. Tons for the full marathoners but just a couple of things for the half that were mostly for men. Boo.
Run the Vineyards Cork High & Bottle Deep Half Marathon
A fun little race
Run the Vineyards Cork High & Bottle Deep Half Marathon
I ran this one as the second half marathon in a double header race weekend (ran a trail half the day before), so I wasn't going for speed on this … MORE
I ran this one as the second half marathon in a double header race weekend (ran a trail half the day before), so I wasn’t going for speed on this one. They had a pre-race warmup with Brandi which was great since it was a cold morning, it really helped loosen everyone up. The course was not super exciting but it was flat and showed the last of the fall colors, and the after-party was a lot of fun. Good wine, music, and super friendly people.
The swag was decent and it was well organized.
Schaeffer Half Marathon & 10K Trail Run
Whoa!
Schaeffer Half Marathon & 10K Trail Run
This was a rough one for me. I've done shorter trail runs before but never a half so this was challenging for me. It had rained the day before so … MORE
This was a rough one for me. I’ve done shorter trail runs before but never a half so this was challenging for me. It had rained the day before so the course was muddy and a bit slick which probably didn’t help.
The course was beautiful. Hilly and rocky, lots of branches and corn cobs near the cornfield sections of the race so a lot of potential hazards. Given that the race is on a private farm there wasn’t much by way of spectator support but I was working so hard I didn’t care as much as I usually would.
I crossed the finish line bloody and at a much slower pace than I typically run, so the medal was well earned. Being a back of the pack runner there wasn’t much left by way of post-race refreshments, but it sounds like there were some good things earlier on. Love the shirt.
If you’re a seasoned trail runner you’ll probably love this.
Hatfield McCoy Marathon 🏆
Beautiful course
Hatfield McCoy Marathon 🏆
My friends and I wondered why it was so hard to find lodging for this race - the reason is because so many repeat runners reserve their rooms for the … MORE
My friends and I wondered why it was so hard to find lodging for this race – the reason is because so many repeat runners reserve their rooms for the following year during race weekend. The course is beautiful – fortunately not too muddy in the few non-paved sections – and the swinging bridge brought an extra challenge. The local folks and other runners were incredibly welcoming, by the end of the weekend we left having made new friends. From what I hear we were lucky in terms of temps, it was hot by the end but nowhere near as bad as it could have been.
The only things I would have liked to see – beer at the finish (I got the impression that while it’s not a dry town that may have been frowned upon by some of the locals) and an after-party. A band and food other than fruit & chips would have been fun. But all in all a well orchestrated race with a lot of support.
Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon 🏆
Well organized hot mess
Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon 🏆
I have very mixed feelings about this race. The expo was fantastic. So many vendors, so many cool experiences (like meeting Jeff Galloway). Great shirts and swag, though the half … MORE
I have very mixed feelings about this race. The expo was fantastic. So many vendors, so many cool experiences (like meeting Jeff Galloway). Great shirts and swag, though the half marathon shirt was the worst of the bunch (cheap scratchy cotton) which was disappointing.
As for the races themselves…Saturday went off without a hitch. Thoroughly enjoyed despite the hills, and lots of good snacks between and after the 10K and 5K. Awesome massage at the end.
Sunday was a hot mess. The weather was dangerous…as I ran across the giant metal bridge in ankle deep water with lightning far too close I was thinking that this shouldn’t be happening. Come to find out that some corrals were forcibly stopped while others weren’t. Yet for those who had to stop the clock didn’t stop so their times were inaccurate. I’ve done a lot of half marathons, my main focus is on safety and consistency. If it wasn’t safe to run then it wasn’t safe for anyone. Very disappointed in the race director though otherwise I really enjoyed all aspects of race weekend and the other distances.
Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio
I didn't care for this one
Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio
The whole experience was a mess - the shirts didn't arrive in time so they handed out cheap cotton shirts that went straight to Goodwill. In their defense the did … MORE
The whole experience was a mess – the shirts didn’t arrive in time so they handed out cheap cotton shirts that went straight to Goodwill. In their defense the did mail the real shirts afterwards. They only offered non-alcoholic beer at the finish…I never drink beer except for after a race, I tried this but it wasn’t good.
My biggest beef with this race was that San Antonio has so many beautiful areas – tons of history, the Alamo, quaint old neighborhoods, missions – yet we ran along the frontage of I-35 and through some more industrial areas. It did end at a park in a historic area but overall it was just a lot of wasted potential.
Grandma’s Marathon & Garry Bjorklund Half
Love this race!
Grandma’s Marathon & Garry Bjorklund Half
Awesome point to point course, loved the medal and shirt, fun post-race party. It was freezing that day so the hot chicken broth at the finish was perfect. MORE
Awesome point to point course, loved the medal and shirt, fun post-race party. It was freezing that day so the hot chicken broth at the finish was perfect.
Fargo Marathon
Awesome choice for my first marathon
Fargo Marathon
So many good things to say about this race. First off, starting at the Fargodome means lots of parking and clean real bathrooms. Crowd support was amazing - I came … MORE
So many good things to say about this race.
First off, starting at the Fargodome means lots of parking and clean real bathrooms. Crowd support was amazing – I came from out of state but people cheered me on the whole time as if we were all best friends. The course was super flat other than one small hill. Ending back at the Fargodome meant seeing myself on the Jumbotron which was cool. Lots of aid stations, great weather. Awesome expo.
The only 2 things I didn’t love about it…I partly chose Fargo as my first because of the 7 hour time limit. I finished in just over 5 and the finish area was 98% broken down – I was able to get a water but pretty much everything else was already gone which was a bummer. I wanted to celebrate but there was nothing left. The other was the swag. I liked the medal and the winter hat, but the jacket was awful. Super unflattering and fits weirdly, I’ll never wear it which is so disappointing given the great jackets my friends have gotten from other marathons.
West Fargo Summer Rocks Run
Not my favorite half
West Fargo Summer Rocks Run
To be fair, I did this one the first year so maybe they've gotten the kinks out since then. The course was just boring - a lot of it went … MORE
To be fair, I did this one the first year so maybe they’ve gotten the kinks out since then. The course was just boring – a lot of it went through industrial areas and neighborhoods under construction. It was basically what I’d see if I were running at home. It wasn’t a difficult course, mostly flat, just not visually interesting at all.
Production was okay. Communication pre-race could have been better. Post-race there was live music that was pretty good, but there was zero post-race food. No bananas, chips, nothing. Limited water at the finish and some flavored malt liquor type drinks. There were some decent restaurants surrounding the pavilion so we ended up paying to eat at one of them – we would have stayed for the live music but without food and limited drinks plus the heat we didn’t stick around.
The swag was okay. Medal was small and they did tank tops which never fit me quite right.
Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon
Fun half in the Land of Lincoln
Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon
Lots of great scenery, plus the capitol and cemetery. The pacer I ran with shared a lot of historical info about the area which I really enjoyed. Mostly flat though … MORE
Lots of great scenery, plus the capitol and cemetery. The pacer I ran with shared a lot of historical info about the area which I really enjoyed. Mostly flat though a steeper hill or two in the cemetery. I loved the medal and there was some other cool swag – stickers, gloves, Serious lip balm (which is great, a local company)…the only thing I didn’t like was the shirt. They moved to a more comical version of Lincoln rather than hot Abe in a sweatband. Ah well.
Yuengling Shamrock Marathon
PR for me and a super fun race
Yuengling Shamrock Marathon
This was a good one. Scenery was nice and finished on the boardwalk which was great. This was a PR for me, very runnable course. Some sections didn't have much … MORE
This was a good one. Scenery was nice and finished on the boardwalk which was great. This was a PR for me, very runnable course. Some sections didn’t have much in way of crowd support but it was freezing that day so I understand. Medals were awesome (8K, half, and challenge) and I liked the shirt – nice to get a long sleeve shirt for once. They also gave out baseball caps and fleece blankets at the finish line. Post-race entertainment was outstanding – lots of food choices and lots of beer.
Michigan 13.Wine Half Marathon & 5K
Fun race through MI wine country
Michigan 13.Wine Half Marathon & 5K
Cute shirts and fun medals, wine glass at the finish. The course was pretty though zero course support being in such a small town, finishing at a winery was nice. MORE
Cute shirts and fun medals, wine glass at the finish. The course was pretty though zero course support being in such a small town, finishing at a winery was nice.
Dam to Dam
My first half marathon
Dam to Dam
I was talked into it by friends and had no idea what to expect so it's hard to review. On the plus side, generally decent race support and communication. The … MORE
I was talked into it by friends and had no idea what to expect so it’s hard to review. On the plus side, generally decent race support and communication. The shirts were Brooks and the medals were okay. My biggest issue was that it was 85 degrees and the aid stations ran out of cups by the time I hit mile 7…we were putting water into cupped hands which was not ideal. Overall it was fine.