Lunatics I Follow
Triple Crown Road Race
Aiken, SC
I've done this race twice now (2025 and 2026), so my review is for both years. Pre-Race: We did packet pick up the morning of both years since we drove …
Lexington Medical Center Heart & Sole Women’s Five Miler
Columbia, SC
This is one of the few races in Columbia to return from the COVID cancellations and I'm really pleased that it's back. Columbia had a TON of great races that …
Great Breweries Marathon
Puurs, Belgium
The only ding against this race is that registration didn't open until two months before the race itself. Most people plan our their programs much earlier. But besides that, it …
Umstead 100 Mile Endurance Run
Raleigh, NC
This event is so well-organized, there is almost information overload! I intended to run this as my first 100-mile event, but unfortunately, a plantar tear had me hobbling and I …
Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
Cincinnati, OH
Flying Pig is iconic - I've been a runner for 25 years and have heard about the pig for about as long. It's always been one of those 'one day' …
Pierre Half Marathon
Pierre, SD
This is a small half marathon organized by the Oahe YMCA in Pierre, SD. The race was chip timed, and about half of it was paved roads and half smooth, …
No Bull Around
Pierce, NE
This race was organized and directed by Jeremy Nicolosi, owner of Beast Trail Racing. He started putting on ultramarathons only a year ago, but runs his races like a pro. …
Virginia Creeper Marathon
Abingdon, VA
Yes, this marathon is real. When I saw it listed last year and checked the website, my jaw dropped when I saw the $15 entry fee. "Is this somehow a …
Cedro Peak Trail Runs
Tijeras, NM
Overall rating: Excellent Course Difficulty: This course is technical with some runnable portions. Lots of steep climbs with great views; about 3500 feet of gain. Plenty of rocks and roots, …
Governor’s Cup (SC)
Columbia, SC
2026 was my fourth year to do this race, so my review is a hybrid of several years of experience. The race weekend is made up of 3-4 separate events. …