Race: Night Time Nonsense/Curse Of The Yeti Runner: John Alcantara Race Date: 08/13/2022 Location: Chicago, IL Results: Third Place 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Very welcoming, organizers and volunteers were super awesome and the course was great Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t … Read more
Race: Cirque Series: A-Basin (Arapahoe Basin) Sky Runner: Samantha Giordano Race Date: 09/04/2021 Location: Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort – Colorado Results: 1:57:01 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/5906370049 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The community – such an awesome, high energy, super passionate and NICE community of runners. The … Read more
Race: Running of the Bulls 8k Race Date: 06/04/2022 Location: Durham, North Carolina 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The shirts were super nice. A lot of people cheering for you as you pass check points, water points and circle around at the finish. It was a nice … Read more
Race: Skinny Turkey Trot 10k Runner: Bill Maples Race Date: 11/25/2021 Location: Raleigh NC Results: 2d AG Strava Activity Link: https://strava.app.link/fSVUwzMSKlb 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Well supported Out & back route Krispy Kreme doughnuts at the finish!! Not so much – Aspects of the race that … Read more
The Bridle Trails Race Series is typically held in January every year on the East Side of Seattle, with several distance options, as well as team options, on a 5 mile, gently rolling loop, with races starting just before sunset, so it’s a race against the sun to finish. This is a favorite every year … Read more
Race: Dia de los Muertos 10k Runner: Ronda Munoz Race Date: 10/17/2021 Location: Lodi, CA Results: 10K in 59:43 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Flat and fast, started and ended at a winery (M2), and my middle son was there to support myself and my husband who … Read more
Is the Volkslaufe 10k Race the Right Event for You? The Volkslaufe 10k race is held annually in Frankenmuth, Michigan in celebration of friends, family, and fitness. In this race report, running coach Art Seiber breaks down what to expect from the race, what might challenge you about the course, and what he likes most … Read more
What is the Kiwanis Midnight Run, and Is It the Right Race for You? The Kiwanis Midnight Run is held every July 4th in Dunedin, Florida (virtual options available). In this race report, runner Stephen Todd reviews what to expect from the race course, some of the aspects that surprised him (like gators), and his … Read more
Race: Cornfield to Cornfield Runner: Brian Labenz Race Date: 6/12/2021 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Results: A 5:53 pace 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Beautiful but challenging course! Hit perfect summer weather! Weird factor – What’s the weirdest thing about this race? It’s called Cornfield to Cornfield. I never … Read more
Race: Evergreen Trails – Dash Point 10k Runner: Renee Gale Race Date: 03/20/2021 Location: Dash Point State Park, Washington Results: 30th of 90 females and 2nd in my age group Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/4980418724 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The trails at this park are beautiful with … Read more
Race: Run with the Kokanee 10k (Northwest Trail Runs) Runner: Matthew Pawelski Race Date: 10/17/2020 Location: Lake Sammamish State Park – Sunset Beach Results: 56:00 (6.75 miles because I missed a turn) Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/4207702362 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Good social distance setup. Staggered starts, … Read more
With the uncertainty of future races and training disrupted, it can be easy to feel a loss of motivation in training and running. I know many runners are just putting in easy miles right now but, I think a lot can be gained from competing in virtual races. It will help with motivation and help … Read more
Race: Interlaken Icicle Dash 10k Runner: Jeff J Race Date: 02/01/2020 Location: Interlaken Park in Seattle Results: 38 of 76 Strava Activity Link: https://strava.app.link/ok9XC0jKY3 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Didn’t rain! Cool people. Someone brought my jacket that I left at the last race! Not so much … Read more
Race: Frost Eagle 5 mile Runner: Jeff J Race Date: 01/18/2020 Location: Bellevue, WA Results: 30th overall of 147: https://www.webscorer.com/racedetails?raceid=207935&did=232293 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Great trails, nice and hilly, no rain! Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you Parking was pretty far … Read more
Race: NWTR: Ravenna Refresher 12k Runner: Matt Pawelski Race Date: 11/16/2019 Location: Ravenna Park, Seattle Results: 1:07:33.8 50/92 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/2869554236 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? 1. Delicious aid station 2. Pretty urban park 3. Atmosphere and friendliness among participants Not so much – Aspects of … Read more
Race: Run with the Kokanee 10k Runner: Jeff J Race Date: 10/12/2019 Location: Sammamish, WA Results: 12 of 73 Strava Activity Link: https://strava.app.link/nEDmRTKqT0 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Very flat, well organized, nice people. Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for … Read more
Race: Rotary Harvest Classic 10K Runner: Laurie Porter Race Date: 10/05/2019 Location: Longview, WA Results: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/81664/#resultSetId-174038;perpage:10 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? It is a beautiful course that starts near downtown Longview, WA. And part of the course goes around Lake Sacajawea which is breathtakingly gorgeous! There were … Read more
Race: Lake Union 10k Runner: Ping S Race Date: 08/11/2019 Location: Seattle, WA Results: 39:38; 3rd in AG; 50 overall 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? It’s a great local (to me) race with easy parking that attracts a sizeable crowd and some good runners. The course is … Read more
Race: Bloomsday Run Runner: Adrienne D Race Date: 05/05/2019 Location: Spokane, WA Results: 01:17:08 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/2344702385 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Community Varied course Entertainment Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you Needs more water stations Energy gels … Read more
Race: Negative Split 10K Runner: Adrienne D Race Date: 04/07/2019 Location: Spokane – Kendall Yards Results: 01:01:45 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/2272947420 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? 1. After race food was THE BEST 2. Encouraging signs and volunteers along route 3. Course had a variety of uphill, … Read more
