BLUF: This was the best after Space Coast for neighborhood support. And it was mostly shaded. Quite pretty! The course was rerouted due to flooding, which made some bits challenging.
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Local race in Columbia MD. Smaller race, runs through the suburbs and rural areas. Almost all of it is on the shoulders of open roads, there was not much traffic
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Packet pickup for this race is pretty easy, although finding parking can be a little bit of a pain because it's in a college area. The race overall was fun,
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I would highly recommend CDA Marathon! The race course is beautiful, and it is a well organized event. It is run mostly on the Idaho Centennial trail, which is a
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I've been spoiled with flat or cool for the most part. This was neither. Good course. Two laps, which I normally hate, but since it feels like so much of
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The La Jolla Half Marathon, a race that seamlessly fits into your (runcation) calendar! The fact that it takes place on a Saturday, not a Sunday, was a major plus
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This is insanity at its finest, with amazing views both on and off the course. Be prepared for chaos everywhere and flying tortillas. The crowd is lively, the streets are
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Walker friendly--7 hour course limit....8 hours if you take the early start for marathon walkers. Great job with overlapping the various courses and marking so it was very clear what
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Fargo Marathon 🏆
Fargo, ND
BLUF: This was the best after Space Coast for neighborhood support. And it was mostly shaded. Quite pretty! The course was rerouted due to flooding, which made some bits challenging. …
Under Armour Women’s Run
Chicago, IL
This is a small race for Chicago that runs on the lake path. The first 5k is very tight. Barely 3 runners can run side by side, making it impossible …
Maryland Half Marathon
Fulton, MD
Local race in Columbia MD. Smaller race, runs through the suburbs and rural areas. Almost all of it is on the shoulders of open roads, there was not much traffic …
Run Madtown
Madison, WI
Packet pickup for this race is pretty easy, although finding parking can be a little bit of a pain because it's in a college area. The race overall was fun, …
Coeur d’Alene Marathon (CDA Marathon) 🏆
Coeur d'Alene, ID
I would highly recommend CDA Marathon! The race course is beautiful, and it is a well organized event. It is run mostly on the Idaho Centennial trail, which is a …
Vermont City Marathon & Relay
Burlington, VT
A wonderful race to do to get Vermont in if you are trying for 50 states as I am. Logistics are easy as the airport is only a few miles …
Going the Distance for Brain Injury Run
Kansas City, MO
I've been spoiled with flat or cool for the most part. This was neither. Good course. Two laps, which I normally hate, but since it feels like so much of …
La Jolla Half Marathon & 5K
San Diego, CA
The La Jolla Half Marathon, a race that seamlessly fits into your (runcation) calendar! The fact that it takes place on a Saturday, not a Sunday, was a major plus …
Bay to Breakers
San Francisco, CA
This is insanity at its finest, with amazing views both on and off the course. Be prepared for chaos everywhere and flying tortillas. The crowd is lively, the streets are …
Coeur d’Alene Marathon (CDA Marathon) 🏆
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Walker friendly--7 hour course limit....8 hours if you take the early start for marathon walkers. Great job with overlapping the various courses and marking so it was very clear what …