Lunatics I Follow
Colorado Marathon
Fort Collins, CO
I had wanted to run this marathon since before I became a diehard. Thanks to annual family trips to Colorado, the state had a special pull, and the thought of …
REVEL Mt Charleston
Las Vegas, NV
This was my second Revel race, but first time doing Mt. Charleston. Revel is known for their fast, downhill courses and I had heard this was one of their fastest. …
Novo Nordisk New Jersey Marathon & Half Marathon
Oceanport, NJ
If you're searching for a race to mint a new PR, the New Jersey Marathon should be on your short list. It has next to zero significant elevation change, can …
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K
Chicago, IL
Billed as the start of spring, the Shamrock Shuffle is a 5-mile tour of Chicago's Grant Park, River North, the Loop, and Financial District. Though its 30,000+ crowds can mean …
Chicago Lakefront Fall 50M & 50K
Chicago, IL
This is likely the flattest 50k you will ever find. Run on Chicago's lake front path, the course is three 10.35-mile out-and-back segments with three stations. Runners can expect Chicago's …
Amica Newport Marathon (RI)
Newport, RI
Although it rained on me during the entirety of this race, I did not need to squint too hard to enjoy the beautiful scenery provided by this impeccably run seaside …
Omaha Marathon
Omaha, NE
This review will be inherently biased because I ran my second worst time this year on this course. While I am capable of running between 3:20 and 3:30 on a …
Bear Chase Trail Races
Lakewood, CO
This was my second time running one of the The Bear Chase Trail Races - but first time doing the 100K. The time cut-off for the 100K is a little …
Lean Horse 100 Ultra Marathon
Custer, SD
I only wish I hadn't DNF'd this race, because it was the PERFECT course for a first 100 miler. It is an out-and-back and I managed 56.6 miles (before dropping …
Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon
Chicago, IL
The RNR race series is known for a polished, tried-and-true organization that yields the respectable race experience that everyone has come to expect. However, with their typically high race fees, …