Lunatics I Follow
Mountains 2 Beach Marathon & Half Marathon
Ojai, CA
If you care at all about your time or how a race handles itself, do not sign up for Mountains 2 Beach. From beginning to end, they really fouled things …
Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon
Carlsbad, CA
If you are able to complete the 5K before the half then you can do the Double Down Challenge. This 5K is just the first bit of the half. A …
LaceUp Running Series Palos Verdes Half Marathon
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
I was signed up for the half but since I did Revel Big Bear the week before I had to downgrade to the 10K. I was able to change courses …
Ventura Marathon
Ventura, CA
Really pretty course. Be sure to get there with enough time to get to the buses. And make sure you get on the right bus. Pack layers as the weather …
Philadelphia Marathon
Philadelphia, PA
Meb and Des launched the marathon after imparting their words of wisdom and well-wishes. Then, they high-fived runners at mile 14. To be cheered on by elites is an incredible …
REVEL Big Bear
Big Bear, CA
This is a point to point race so plan on being there early. Buses for the half and full leave from the same parking lot but different sections. Make sure …
End of the Road Half Marathon & 4 Miler
Waterfall, PA
This race happens on the abandoned PA turnpike. The funds raised go toward turning it into a green space for recreation. It’s a smaller race on an awesome course. The …
LaceUp Running Series Orange County
Irvine, CA
This is the first of four races that LaceUp offers. If you complete any distance at all four locations you can earn an extra challenge medal at the end of …
America’s Finest City Half Marathon & 5K
San Diego, CA
This is the third race in the triple crown series. Depending on where you are coming from it is also the farthest. Plan on staying the night near the race. …
NorthCoast 24-Hour Endurance Run (NC24)
Cleveland, OH
This race is a .89 mile loop along Lake Erie. You can see Lake Erie from every inch of this paved trail. The aid station is fully equipped with hot …