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 …
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 …
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 …
Lincoln Marathon & Half Marathon
Lincoln, NE
The expo was medium sized, easy to maneuver in and out of, but large enough to get any supplies that you may have forgotten, or some new running swag. Parking …
The Cowtown
Fort Worth, TX
BOTTOM LINE: If you haven’t “herd,” there’s a reason The Cowtown was voted “America’s Rave Race” back in 2020. There’s a reason it was voted the Best Marathon in Texas …
Run Happy 50K (and other happy distances)
North Liberty, IN
Packet Pickup was very easy logistics, either you could pick up the night before, or on race morning. The cost of this race was really good, I paid $40 for …
Rehoboth Beach Seashore Marathon
Rehoboth Beach, DE
Course is flat and fairly quick. Starting with a stunning sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean. The race starts through town, then along the boardwalk on the shoreline. Later, winding through …
False Spring Trail Runs
LaPorte, IN
This was a great smaller race, with a lot of friendly faces. Check it was quick and easy, as well as parking. They had a few potta pots at the …
Lost Dutchman Marathon
Apache Junction, AZ
Expo was small but was sufficient. Parking and buses were great! Very well organized! It was such an awesome race start with camp fires and sunrise, gravel/dirt roads for the …
Atlantic City Marathon & Half Marathon
Atlantic City, NJ
BOTTOM LINE: Life is all about setting and managing expectations, and the Atlantic City Marathon is no exception. If you toe the start line alongside Bally’s Hotel & Casino expecting to …