Lunatics I Follow
Newport News One City Marathon
Newport News, VA
I ran the full marathon in 2024, but was able to edit my entry after the snowcrete storm in January to the half marathon. All the things I loved about …
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
This was my ninth finish for the Marine Corps marathon or 50 K. I am local and took a break while running the 50 states because all the good races …
Baltimore Running Festival
Baltimore, MD
This was my very first marathon in 2001–its inaugural year. We’ve both grown a lot. The race is now sponsored by under armour and the shirt is nice fabric, fit …
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 …
Wicked Fast Marathon & Half Marathon Poconos (fka Jack & Jill Poconos)
Lehighton, PA
Having done other downhill races such as Mount Charleston, Utah Valley, and Pocatello— I was hopeful this one would be less quad busting. I barely noticed the downhill, except for …
Niagara Ultra Races
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
Swag is awesome! I chose to run this race because it was on my birthday this year! Not only is the hoodie of nice quality (60% cotton) but it also …
Eagle Up Ultra
Canal Fulton, OH
Nice course —no tree roots or hills. A loop but kind of an out and back. Mentally you are always two miles and change from a turn; mile and change …
Rockaway Beach End of Summer Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
Queens, NY
I ran the spring version of this race. Plenty of parking right across from the start. I liked that from the start, you run up one and a half miles …
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 …