Aaron Shaw's Staging Area

Would recommend this race for a December get away for those form outside of Arizona. The first 10 miles or so are on the road with police/traffic control at each intersection. Roughly the last 5k are on a concrete community multi-use path. There is an early start available for the back-of-the-pack runners. The medal was nice and the swag is everyday wearable.

Ran along the C&O Canal on an out-and back course, starting riverfront in Georgetown. There were two other races using the trail as well. Part of the proceeds from the benefit the EOD Foundation.

Four race series over Thanksgiving weekend, all around Bachman Lake. Race Director donates a portion of the proceeds to the MS Society. Course is flat and closed to motorized traffic. Portions of the course are beneath the flight path of a local airport.

Beautiful and challenging 20 mile loop. The second aid station is roughly 7 miles from the first aid station; be sure to fill you hydration system before leaving the first stop. Phoenix is a beautiful and warm winter running oasis!! 20 mile finishers received a pint glass.

I was able to get my second marathon, although it was a rough one, at the pace that was comfortable for me to finish. The Race Director is very accommodating to back-of-the pack runners!! Again the course is a certified multi-loop course.

One of several races across the nation in select major cities; with a Christmas theme. Enjoy a hot chocolate before or after your run. I’ve run two races in this series and both started/ended near a major sports complex/stadium.

NavajoYes is the company that produces the Four Corners Quad Keyah and they do a very fine good of it. For individuals that are members of HF, MM or either of the 50 states clubs; this is a great opportunity to complete 1-4 races and 1-4 different states from a single location. Each race starts and finishes in the same state, but different states each day of the series. The Navajo People provide some great race support and entertainment during the series!!

This race runs starts in NM and follows a loop that takes you through TX and back. I would recommend the race director to consider changing up the race start location; giving runners the chance to claim TX or NM on separate years.

Series utilizes different parks around Las Vegas. Runners can get these three races plus the Rock ‘n’ Roll evening race for a total of four races in 3 days. This year this series started the day after the Mainly Marathons Southwest Series.

Course following a ridge line; with a 1/4 mile technical section. Race was the before the start of the Mainly Marathons Southwest Series in Farmington, NM. For people flying into Albuquerque, NM; this race was on the way to Farmington.

Nice fall fun along the Bosque on trails in northwestern Albuquerque/Rio Rancho. Enjoy a family fun run, named for a traditional New Mexican folklore.

This run is apart of the Durango Double Mountain Bike races. The course takes runners on a single track to the top of a local peak; with a beautiful view of the surrounding area. The path up to the peak is a very steep granite slope. Participants are awarded a finishers coffee mug.

The course is flat and nice for first-time half marathons. This race production has a lot to improve upon. I race walked the course with a friend and we were the last two on the course. The timing mats were packed up and race director had already departed by the time we finished. This is not the way to encourage runners to participate; even if it is a small production for charity purposes.