There were only porta potties at the race start/ finish. I did not like how they were right there next to everyone/ everything. The upside was there was only a
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The Norderstedter Stadtlauf in the suburbs of Hamburg is a super nice and smooth event. You can choose between 5 or 10k. The course is a flat 5k loop that
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Scenery is the star here. Over half the race is in view of the Tetons. Weather was great. Course is well laid out and challenging enough for casual runners. VR
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The Visit Casper Marathon offers a well-organized race experience in Casper, WY. The course presents a challenge with its undulating hills in the initial 6 miles, followed by hilly urban
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There aren't many night races. You have to go in with lower standards. There's no finisher medal for this one though, and I do kinda have high standards to the
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I have run marathons easier than this half-marathons! There is a long 2-mile elevation gain (over 500 ft) from miles 3-5, so I was tired at the beginning of the
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Fargo is definitely a must-do race! Unfortunately, Mark Knutson (the founder) died last year, so this was the first year without him. Additionally, there were flooding issues in the days
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This was my second VR race, and as with my previous experience, there was excellent pre race communications. Bib pickup was very easy and no queues. Small expo, but that’s
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Texas Triple – Wayne’s World Marathon & Half
Dallas, TX
There were only porta potties at the race start/ finish. I did not like how they were right there next to everyone/ everything. The upside was there was only a …
Norderstedter Stadtlauf
Norderstedt, Germany
The Norderstedter Stadtlauf in the suburbs of Hamburg is a super nice and smooth event. You can choose between 5 or 10k. The course is a flat 5k loop that …
Grand Teton Half Marathon & 5K 🏆
Wilson, WY
Scenery is the star here. Over half the race is in view of the Tetons. Weather was great. Course is well laid out and challenging enough for casual runners. VR …
Fargo Marathon
Fargo, ND
Never attend this race after Mark died. He would be rolling over in his grave if he knew how poorly this was race was planned in 2024. There were no …
Hospital Hill Run
Kansas City, MO
...is do it a cool year. While it may not have been "cool," per se, it was 11 degrees cooler than last year, and I was thankful for that when …
Visit Casper Marathon
Casper, WY
The Visit Casper Marathon offers a well-organized race experience in Casper, WY. The course presents a challenge with its undulating hills in the initial 6 miles, followed by hilly urban …
Night Flight 5K
Lee's Summit, MO
There aren't many night races. You have to go in with lower standards. There's no finisher medal for this one though, and I do kinda have high standards to the …
Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic
Wheeling, WV
I have run marathons easier than this half-marathons! There is a long 2-mile elevation gain (over 500 ft) from miles 3-5, so I was tired at the beginning of the …
Fargo Marathon
Fargo, ND
Fargo is definitely a must-do race! Unfortunately, Mark Knutson (the founder) died last year, so this was the first year without him. Additionally, there were flooding issues in the days …
Grand Teton Half Marathon & 5K 🏆
Wilson, WY
This was my second VR race, and as with my previous experience, there was excellent pre race communications. Bib pickup was very easy and no queues. Small expo, but that’s …