Lunatics I Follow
Grandma’s Marathon & Garry Bjorklund Half
Duluth, MN
BOTTOM LINE: Honestly, it’s tough to find fault with the Grandma’s Marathon. Sure, I could complain that true to the law of supply and demand, local hotels and businesses jack …
Newport News One City Marathon
Newport News, VA
This was a great race! Not one glitch that I noticed (marathon 71 for me). Shuttles ran on time; two stayed for sitting in warmth. I had arranged with race …
ICY-8 Adventure Trail Run
Spotsylvania, VA
I think this race attracted very hard core runners, which I guess I am, but it was a little disconcerting to be around all the folks prancing up the hills. …
Mid-Maryland Trail Festival 50K & Relay
Elkridge, MD
I’m the weather this year was dismal (35 and sleet/rain). The race started at 8, rain came at 9:30… The loop course made it easy to adjust outfits and gear …
London Marathon
London, United Kingdom
BOTTOM LINE: Though he died more than a century before his hometown marathon was born, long-time Londoner Charles Dickens' words still ring true: It was the best of times, it was …
River’s Edge Endurance Challenge (MD)
Brunswick, MD
I really enjoyed this run--5 mile loop (with mile markers) and one mile of that was 'easy' on grass. The other four were hills with switchbacks through the MUD (because …
St. George Marathon
St. George, UT
The volunteers were the best part of this race- they were amazing! In the later miles when my legs were starting to get sore I stopped to get some icy …
Sinks Canyon Rough and Tumble Trail Runs
Lander, WY
Absolutely beautiful course- wildflowers in full bloom, gorgeous mountain vistas, but holy crap that straight uphill section kicked my trash!
Badger Trail Races
Belleville, WI
This is a small race, where everyone is welcome (no matter what distance you choose). It is very well organized by Ten Junk Miles (don’t forget to check out their …
Cow Bone Trail Run 6-12-24 Hour
Sharpsburg, MD
This race course is accurately described on the web site—1.5 mile loop, 198 feet of elevation gain, not too technical but still have to pay attention, mostly shade. I likes …