| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
| H (°F) | 76 | 56 | 67 | 73 | 67 |
| L (°F) | 43 | 38 | 41 | 49 | 41 |
Very flat course, lots of turns, and some boardwalk running. The weather is typically pretty cold this time of year but it was HOT this year! The blanket they give … MORE
Very flat course, lots of turns, and some boardwalk running. The weather is typically pretty cold this time of year but it was HOT this year! The blanket they give you is wonderful and the after party is top notch!
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This is a race put on by runners for runners. The Marathon field is not very large but the course is fast! They always have plenty of volunteers. You never … MORE
This is a race put on by runners for runners. The Marathon field is not very large but the course is fast! They always have plenty of volunteers. You never ever have to wait for water – even in the 2nd lap of the marathon (and I’ve been running the Marathon here every year for 7 of its 10 years – long before I was a sub-4 marathoner. I’ve always had volunteers at-the-ready, waiting to hand out water.) That’s a big deal for me.
Speaking of water (and I will because it was a warm one this year), they have water and Gatorade every 1.25 miles. Perfect! You don’t need to carry any water unless you really want to.
👊🏼 they love giving out sherpa blankets. This year was the 10-year anniversary so the theme was photo reel/ looking back. The blanket had a film reel with all of the past years’ event logos on it. The medal was a working clap board with a filmstrip lanyard showing photos that runners had posted on the events Facebook pages over the years. I saw some of my friends on it and it brought back a lot of memories of past events, past SWAG items, the rain, the sun, the heat, they joy, the pain… you know? Memories of 10 marathons.
👊🏼 I love this race. I love love love love love the finish line party and I’m sure when I get my award, I’ll love that, too. (I came in 3rd in my age group but when I crossed it looked like 4th – someone had dropped from the marathon to the half so I didn’t know until my mom congratulated me when I got home.)
👊🏼 oh yeah! Free massages at the finish line if you’re willing to wait. There’s plenty of food to keep you busy while you so that: black bean soup, pasta salad, pancakes, coffee, coffee cakes, pizza, ohhhh pulled pork and Cole slaw. 😋 I kind of want to run it again right now for the food.
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Course is a little challenging with jumps on/off of curbs and sharp turns. Two loops around a track if you are doing the full. The weather was hot in 2023 … MORE
Course is a little challenging with jumps on/off of curbs and sharp turns. Two loops around a track if you are doing the full. The weather was hot in 2023 and there was NO bottled water at the finish. Only mini cups. We had o search for a full water bottle. One tent marketing real estate offered the mini bottles. The weather cannot be controlled, but plenty of water at the finish should just be standard. This was my 20th marathon and the FIRST time I have ever not been able to pick up a bottle of water. That said, the race was well organized and well attended by volunteers. Plenty of aid stations.
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Love the changes to the course this year to include Celebration HS and the football field/track. This year was the 10th anniversary running. Course is fun and scenic, some dull … MORE
Love the changes to the course this year to include Celebration HS and the football field/track. This year was the 10th anniversary running. Course is fun and scenic, some dull parts running through neighborhoods but they’re neighborhoods of million dollar homes so it’s not TOO bad, lol. Always great swag, entertainment, top notch race production and race day resources. I will run it again next year too.
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Some parts of the course are bland as you're running through neighborhoods but they have funny signs and entertainment to try to keep it fun and lively. Course is nearly … MORE
Some parts of the course are bland as you’re running through neighborhoods but they have funny signs and entertainment to try to keep it fun and lively. Course is nearly dead flat and easy, good first race for novice runners. Swag is always great and they try to out-do themselves each year with an awesome medal. I have ran this race 5 times over the years and am looking forward to 2023 for the 10th anniversary race. By far my favorite race to run.
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Great volunteers and awesome swag. Lot of time in rather blah (Think hotels) area but the course was lined with great signs that kept me laughing! Food was good - … MORE
Great volunteers and awesome swag. Lot of time in rather blah
(Think hotels) area but the course was lined with great signs that kept me laughing! Food was good – lots to choose from but I would have loved the option for hot chocolate since I’m not a coffee drinker.
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The best part was the blanket, the stops, the scenery, and the food tents that wrapped around 2 streets. There was some winding boardwalks, along with some stepping up or … MORE
The best part was the blanket, the stops, the scenery, and the food tents that wrapped around 2 streets. There was some winding boardwalks, along with some stepping up or off of curb ways (which Can be no fun for tired legs). But over all I really enjoyed this race (minus the cold- but I made it fun and dressed up in a penguin onsie)
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Celebration is a great place to run! After running 3 half marathons on this course, I decided to run the full this year. It didn’t disappoint. A majority of the … MORE
Celebration is a great place to run! After running 3 half marathons on this course, I decided to run the full this year. It didn’t disappoint. A majority of the runner only run the half, so it got a little lonely running the full. However the volunteers and community along the course kept me going. I will do it again!
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I have heard about this race for awhile and finally decided to do it. Ran the half to see the course and determine if I want to attempt a PR … MORE
I have heard about this race for awhile and finally decided to do it. Ran the half to see the course and determine if I want to attempt a PR here next year in the full. Packet pickup was easy, no frills, just well organized. No expo which given the temperature I probably would skipped anyhow! Great swag! Awesome and I mean just friggin awesome course support, Good job production team. Overall very nice community to run in and have nothing but good things to say about the race. I will definitely be coming back next year. Highly recommend to any runners both Floridians and destination runners if your going to be in Orlando for other tourism activities.
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I love this race! I found it in it's Inaugural year, after doing a Disney race for the first time, and realizing that yes, I CAN do this! I loved … MORE
I love this race! I found it in it’s Inaugural year, after doing a Disney race for the first time, and realizing that yes, I CAN do this! I loved that they had such a LONG course time, so I didn’t have to worry about being slow.
This year, there was no expo; instead there was a simple packet pickup at the Lakeside Community area near the starting line. I got my bib, shirt, and swag within 5 minutes (Saturday before the race). I did miss having access to local running stores’ sales on Gu and such, but I survived!
The race itself was great – even if it WAS 30º at the start! It’s organized very nicely (although if they get much bigger, they may want to start having official corrals or better ways to line up at the start…). There are ample water and gatorade stops along the route, as well as a halfway table (at 6ish miles) for bananas and Gu. The course is well marked, with mile markers for both half and full, and additional timing mats for halfway splits (for half-marathon) and 15k splits. Also, the community comes out in force to cheer on the runners! (Maybe not when it’s this cold, but usually, anyway!). The absolute ROAR of the crowd at the finish line, as you make the turn in at Mile 13 (or mile 26.1) is SPECTACULAR and worth the price of admission alone. You can hear the finish line at mile 12.5, as you circle the lake, and it just builds and builds and builds… geez, I’m a dork, but I cry every single freakin’ year when I come around that corner!
Lastly, it needs to be pointed out that this race is WALKER Friendly. I’ve never finished this half-marathon faster than 3:50, and in no way do I feel “less than” any other racer. I get passed by Marathon runners and they cheer ME on! It’s an amazing community that truly made me love racing.
TL;DR – LOVE IT, will continue to do it, it’s the BEST I’ve ever done.
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This is a well organized race from packet pickup to the flow of festivities at the end. The course route is flat and contains a variety of scenery, running past … MORE
This is a well organized race from packet pickup to the flow of festivities at the end. The course route is flat and contains a variety of scenery, running past the highway, through beautiful neighborhoods, and even a lap around the local high school track. There was also a few segments of running on a boardwalk through a nature trail which added to the serenity of it. It happened to be cold the weekend of the 2022 race so the organizers held a bag check which was helpful to have warm dry clothes to change into post race. The local restaurants also offered food samples post race which was a welcome change from just bananas and bagels at most races. I have done this race twice now have been pleased both times.
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This race has a beautiful course. It is so well organized, and the communication is great. They have plenty of volunteers and lots of water stops/port-a-johns. The after party simply … MORE
This race has a beautiful course. It is so well organized, and the communication is great. They have plenty of volunteers and lots of water stops/port-a-johns. The after party simply can’t be beat. My favorite part, though, is how it is geared towards both Boston qualifiers and slower runners and walkers alike.
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I have run both the full marathon and the half-marathon in Celebration. The full is just a double loop of the half course. It's run in the neighborhood and has … MORE
I have run both the full marathon and the half-marathon in Celebration. The full is just a double loop of the half course. It’s run in the neighborhood and has about 100 turns (maybe not quite that many…), but it’s a fun course. The route takes you along several boardwalks thru the trees – which can be tricky if it’s wet or cold (which it was for both of my races), but it’s pretty scenery in the woods. Overall it’s a fast and flat course.
The race isn’t crowded, but still full enough to offer decent competition. Parking and Race day packet pickup are easy to manage and the race swag is always great! First time I got a stainless steel tumbler, this year I got a fuzzy blanket.
The end of the race celebration is fun. Finish line isn’t over crowded so it’s easy to see friends finish the race and then find each other. Free food from local restaurants plus beer and mimosas to make it an overall great race. I’ll go back for sure!
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First time I ran this marathon it rained 100% of the time. The event was a success because of the staff and volunteers. Second time I ran this marathon we … MORE
First time I ran this marathon it rained 100% of the time. The event was a success because of the staff and volunteers. Second time I ran this marathon we had a 32 degrees start. The event was again a success because of the staff and volunteers!!!
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This was my first marathon ever and I absolutely loved the experience! The race organizers were friendly, the route was scenic and clean, and the swag/food at the end of … MORE
This was my first marathon ever and I absolutely loved the experience! The race organizers were friendly, the route was scenic and clean, and the swag/food at the end of the race was quite enjoyable!
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Course is flat and this year it was really cold which made me go faster! If you need a fast course, Celebration is the race for you! The food and … MORE
Course is flat and this year it was really cold which made me go faster! If you need a fast course, Celebration is the race for you! The food and adult beverages are tops and people gather at the finish to root their fellow runners to the end!
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First time racing Celebration! Came down for a girls weekend to race with my mom and friends. We had a wonderful experience and all had a great day on the … MORE
First time racing Celebration! Came down for a girls weekend to race with my mom and friends. We had a wonderful experience and all had a great day on the course! The event was well organized from pre-race communication to packet pick up, course maps and finish line festivities. The shirts and blankets were awesome as far as swag goes- chilly day in Florida (even for us Michigan girls, so the blankets came in handy). Aid stations were frequent and mile markers at every mile were helpful. Great pace group leaders with the Marathon Pacing Team. Enjoyed running around beautiful Celebration. Post-Race food and music were great. Can’t wait to be back!
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It was my first marathon and overall I was pleased by the performance as well as the course itself. Save for the cold weather, the course was alright. It was … MORE
It was my first marathon and overall I was pleased by the performance as well as the course itself. Save for the cold weather, the course was alright. It was not challenging at all. I did not particularly like going through the wooden bridges and the woods as I think it slowed me down. However, it was a nice experience. I will probably run it next year or moving forward.
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You run all around one of the prettiest towns in America, running on trails, a high school track, and next to houses! There are a bunch of supporters and every … MORE
You run all around one of the prettiest towns in America, running on trails, a high school track, and next to houses! There are a bunch of supporters and every year there is a bunch of competition that will help you improve your time.
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The finish is awesome with lots of support n cheering Love the course as it goes on a track and on the trails. The restaurants provide lots of food options. … MORE
The finish is awesome with lots of support n cheering Love the course as it goes on a track and on the trails. The restaurants provide lots of food options. The friendly community supports the runners
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Celebration FL full
Very flat course, lots of turns, and some boardwalk running. The weather is typically pretty cold this time of year but it was HOT this year! The blanket they give … MORE
Very flat course, lots of turns, and some boardwalk running. The weather is typically pretty cold this time of year but it was HOT this year! The blanket they give you is wonderful and the after party is top notch!
Best SWAG and Finish Line Party Every Ye
This is a race put on by runners for runners. The Marathon field is not very large but the course is fast! They always have plenty of volunteers. You never … MORE
This is a race put on by runners for runners. The Marathon field is not very large but the course is fast! They always have plenty of volunteers. You never ever have to wait for water – even in the 2nd lap of the marathon (and I’ve been running the Marathon here every year for 7 of its 10 years – long before I was a sub-4 marathoner. I’ve always had volunteers at-the-ready, waiting to hand out water.) That’s a big deal for me.
Speaking of water (and I will because it was a warm one this year), they have water and Gatorade every 1.25 miles. Perfect! You don’t need to carry any water unless you really want to.
👊🏼 they love giving out sherpa blankets. This year was the 10-year anniversary so the theme was photo reel/ looking back. The blanket had a film reel with all of the past years’ event logos on it. The medal was a working clap board with a filmstrip lanyard showing photos that runners had posted on the events Facebook pages over the years. I saw some of my friends on it and it brought back a lot of memories of past events, past SWAG items, the rain, the sun, the heat, they joy, the pain… you know? Memories of 10 marathons.
👊🏼 I love this race. I love love love love love the finish line party and I’m sure when I get my award, I’ll love that, too. (I came in 3rd in my age group but when I crossed it looked like 4th – someone had dropped from the marathon to the half so I didn’t know until my mom congratulated me when I got home.)
👊🏼 oh yeah! Free massages at the finish line if you’re willing to wait. There’s plenty of food to keep you busy while you so that: black bean soup, pasta salad, pancakes, coffee, coffee cakes, pizza, ohhhh pulled pork and Cole slaw. 😋 I kind of want to run it again right now for the food.
Looking for Water!
Course is a little challenging with jumps on/off of curbs and sharp turns. Two loops around a track if you are doing the full. The weather was hot in 2023 … MORE
Course is a little challenging with jumps on/off of curbs and sharp turns. Two loops around a track if you are doing the full. The weather was hot in 2023 and there was NO bottled water at the finish. Only mini cups. We had o search for a full water bottle. One tent marketing real estate offered the mini bottles. The weather cannot be controlled, but plenty of water at the finish should just be standard. This was my 20th marathon and the FIRST time I have ever not been able to pick up a bottle of water. That said, the race was well organized and well attended by volunteers. Plenty of aid stations.
Love this race, sixth time running it
Love the changes to the course this year to include Celebration HS and the football field/track. This year was the 10th anniversary running. Course is fun and scenic, some dull … MORE
Love the changes to the course this year to include Celebration HS and the football field/track. This year was the 10th anniversary running. Course is fun and scenic, some dull parts running through neighborhoods but they’re neighborhoods of million dollar homes so it’s not TOO bad, lol. Always great swag, entertainment, top notch race production and race day resources. I will run it again next year too.
Love this race, have ran in multiple yea
Some parts of the course are bland as you're running through neighborhoods but they have funny signs and entertainment to try to keep it fun and lively. Course is nearly … MORE
Some parts of the course are bland as you’re running through neighborhoods but they have funny signs and entertainment to try to keep it fun and lively. Course is nearly dead flat and easy, good first race for novice runners. Swag is always great and they try to out-do themselves each year with an awesome medal. I have ran this race 5 times over the years and am looking forward to 2023 for the 10th anniversary race. By far my favorite race to run.
Sweet race!
Great volunteers and awesome swag. Lot of time in rather blah (Think hotels) area but the course was lined with great signs that kept me laughing! Food was good - … MORE
Great volunteers and awesome swag. Lot of time in rather blah
(Think hotels) area but the course was lined with great signs that kept me laughing! Food was good – lots to choose from but I would have loved the option for hot chocolate since I’m not a coffee drinker.
I penguined through
The best part was the blanket, the stops, the scenery, and the food tents that wrapped around 2 streets. There was some winding boardwalks, along with some stepping up or … MORE
The best part was the blanket, the stops, the scenery, and the food tents that wrapped around 2 streets. There was some winding boardwalks, along with some stepping up or off of curb ways (which Can be no fun for tired legs). But over all I really enjoyed this race (minus the cold- but I made it fun and dressed up in a penguin onsie)
Great race, volunteers, and after party!
Celebration is a great place to run! After running 3 half marathons on this course, I decided to run the full this year. It didn’t disappoint. A majority of the … MORE
Celebration is a great place to run! After running 3 half marathons on this course, I decided to run the full this year. It didn’t disappoint. A majority of the runner only run the half, so it got a little lonely running the full. However the volunteers and community along the course kept me going. I will do it again!
Great Race In A Neat place
I have heard about this race for awhile and finally decided to do it. Ran the half to see the course and determine if I want to attempt a PR … MORE
I have heard about this race for awhile and finally decided to do it. Ran the half to see the course and determine if I want to attempt a PR here next year in the full. Packet pickup was easy, no frills, just well organized. No expo which given the temperature I probably would skipped anyhow! Great swag! Awesome and I mean just friggin awesome course support, Good job production team. Overall very nice community to run in and have nothing but good things to say about the race. I will definitely be coming back next year. Highly recommend to any runners both Floridians and destination runners if your going to be in Orlando for other tourism activities.
My 9th Time Running This!
I love this race! I found it in it's Inaugural year, after doing a Disney race for the first time, and realizing that yes, I CAN do this! I loved … MORE
I love this race! I found it in it’s Inaugural year, after doing a Disney race for the first time, and realizing that yes, I CAN do this! I loved that they had such a LONG course time, so I didn’t have to worry about being slow.
This year, there was no expo; instead there was a simple packet pickup at the Lakeside Community area near the starting line. I got my bib, shirt, and swag within 5 minutes (Saturday before the race). I did miss having access to local running stores’ sales on Gu and such, but I survived!
The race itself was great – even if it WAS 30º at the start! It’s organized very nicely (although if they get much bigger, they may want to start having official corrals or better ways to line up at the start…). There are ample water and gatorade stops along the route, as well as a halfway table (at 6ish miles) for bananas and Gu. The course is well marked, with mile markers for both half and full, and additional timing mats for halfway splits (for half-marathon) and 15k splits. Also, the community comes out in force to cheer on the runners! (Maybe not when it’s this cold, but usually, anyway!). The absolute ROAR of the crowd at the finish line, as you make the turn in at Mile 13 (or mile 26.1) is SPECTACULAR and worth the price of admission alone. You can hear the finish line at mile 12.5, as you circle the lake, and it just builds and builds and builds… geez, I’m a dork, but I cry every single freakin’ year when I come around that corner!
Lastly, it needs to be pointed out that this race is WALKER Friendly. I’ve never finished this half-marathon faster than 3:50, and in no way do I feel “less than” any other racer. I get passed by Marathon runners and they cheer ME on! It’s an amazing community that truly made me love racing.
TL;DR – LOVE IT, will continue to do it, it’s the BEST I’ve ever done.
This is a "Must Do" Race!
This is a well organized race from packet pickup to the flow of festivities at the end. The course route is flat and contains a variety of scenery, running past … MORE
This is a well organized race from packet pickup to the flow of festivities at the end. The course route is flat and contains a variety of scenery, running past the highway, through beautiful neighborhoods, and even a lap around the local high school track. There was also a few segments of running on a boardwalk through a nature trail which added to the serenity of it. It happened to be cold the weekend of the 2022 race so the organizers held a bag check which was helpful to have warm dry clothes to change into post race. The local restaurants also offered food samples post race which was a welcome change from just bananas and bagels at most races. I have done this race twice now have been pleased both times.
My favorite race
This race has a beautiful course. It is so well organized, and the communication is great. They have plenty of volunteers and lots of water stops/port-a-johns. The after party simply … MORE
This race has a beautiful course. It is so well organized, and the communication is great. They have plenty of volunteers and lots of water stops/port-a-johns. The after party simply can’t be beat. My favorite part, though, is how it is geared towards both Boston qualifiers and slower runners and walkers alike.
Well organized race with fun finish line
I have run both the full marathon and the half-marathon in Celebration. The full is just a double loop of the half course. It's run in the neighborhood and has … MORE
I have run both the full marathon and the half-marathon in Celebration. The full is just a double loop of the half course. It’s run in the neighborhood and has about 100 turns (maybe not quite that many…), but it’s a fun course. The route takes you along several boardwalks thru the trees – which can be tricky if it’s wet or cold (which it was for both of my races), but it’s pretty scenery in the woods. Overall it’s a fast and flat course.
The race isn’t crowded, but still full enough to offer decent competition. Parking and Race day packet pickup are easy to manage and the race swag is always great! First time I got a stainless steel tumbler, this year I got a fuzzy blanket.
The end of the race celebration is fun. Finish line isn’t over crowded so it’s easy to see friends finish the race and then find each other. Free food from local restaurants plus beer and mimosas to make it an overall great race. I’ll go back for sure!
Awesome Experience!
First time I ran this marathon it rained 100% of the time. The event was a success because of the staff and volunteers. Second time I ran this marathon we … MORE
First time I ran this marathon it rained 100% of the time. The event was a success because of the staff and volunteers. Second time I ran this marathon we had a 32 degrees start. The event was again a success because of the staff and volunteers!!!
An Amazing Experience!
This was my first marathon ever and I absolutely loved the experience! The race organizers were friendly, the route was scenic and clean, and the swag/food at the end of … MORE
This was my first marathon ever and I absolutely loved the experience! The race organizers were friendly, the route was scenic and clean, and the swag/food at the end of the race was quite enjoyable!
Flat Course with a fantastic after party
Course is flat and this year it was really cold which made me go faster! If you need a fast course, Celebration is the race for you! The food and … MORE
Course is flat and this year it was really cold which made me go faster! If you need a fast course, Celebration is the race for you! The food and adult beverages are tops and people gather at the finish to root their fellow runners to the end!
Wonderful race experience!
First time racing Celebration! Came down for a girls weekend to race with my mom and friends. We had a wonderful experience and all had a great day on the … MORE
First time racing Celebration! Came down for a girls weekend to race with my mom and friends. We had a wonderful experience and all had a great day on the course! The event was well organized from pre-race communication to packet pick up, course maps and finish line festivities. The shirts and blankets were awesome as far as swag goes- chilly day in Florida (even for us Michigan girls, so the blankets came in handy). Aid stations were frequent and mile markers at every mile were helpful. Great pace group leaders with the Marathon Pacing Team. Enjoyed running around beautiful Celebration. Post-Race food and music were great. Can’t wait to be back!
Cold day
It was my first marathon and overall I was pleased by the performance as well as the course itself. Save for the cold weather, the course was alright. It was … MORE
It was my first marathon and overall I was pleased by the performance as well as the course itself. Save for the cold weather, the course was alright. It was not challenging at all. I did not particularly like going through the wooden bridges and the woods as I think it slowed me down. However, it was a nice experience. I will probably run it next year or moving forward.
A great race with a bunch of competition
You run all around one of the prettiest towns in America, running on trails, a high school track, and next to houses! There are a bunch of supporters and every … MORE
You run all around one of the prettiest towns in America, running on trails, a high school track, and next to houses! There are a bunch of supporters and every year there is a bunch of competition that will help you improve your time.
Great supported race
The finish is awesome with lots of support n cheering Love the course as it goes on a track and on the trails. The restaurants provide lots of food options. … MORE
The finish is awesome with lots of support n cheering Love the course as it goes on a track and on the trails. The restaurants provide lots of food options. The friendly community supports the runners