Lunatics I Follow
St. John Trail Race
St John, Virgin Islands (US)
This is a small (35~people) mostly local race with most people coming over from St Thomas on the morning ferry. The race is 70% single track, 25% roads (paved and …
Academy of Pain
Albuquerque, NM
This race was old school ultrarunning as its finest. I am really jealous about the Albuquerque Trail Running crew that put on this race, because there isn't anything like this …
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 …
VALENCIA Trail Race
Santa Clarita, CA
Another fantastic race by New Global Adventures. Mother nature made the course extra tough this year (nothing NGA can do about that), and there were a couple hills on the …
Tokyo Marathon
Tokyo, Japan
As one of the 6 world majors, getting into the race is not easy. But the race now has charity entry spots making it easier to gain entry. Expo packet …
Bent Oak Ultra
Oak Grove, MO
This was an ultramarathon that was run mainly on paved golf cart paths on a former golf course. There was a little bit of gravel, maybe 20%, and a very …
Saguaro Half Marathon
Tucson, AZ
I have done this run 3 out of the 4 years this one has been around. It’s my favorite all around as it has it all. The scenery couldn’t be …
Ventura Marathon
Ventura, CA
This was a great race, overall! Not huge, but still had the feel of a big race. The expo was organized, and I had no problem picking up my bib …
Running Dead Ultra
Haralson, GA
This was a 12-hour ultramarathon that was run on a 2.6 mile "lollypop" course. After a short section that went along a paved path through some woods that were filled …
Race to the Flagpole
Livermore, CA
Event & Course Description:The Race to the Flagpole 10K and 5K benefits sports at Livermore and Granada High School athletics and athletes. The event starts and finishes in Independence Park. …