Race: Snohomish River Run Marathon Runner: Rohit Date: 10/15/2017 Location: Snohomish, WA Results: 4:39:19, PR! 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most – I vastly prefer small races like this one: 175 marathoners and 1500 runners across 3 distances with staggered starts, so it was not crowded. (Though this … Read more
Race: Snohomish River Run Marathon Runner: Matt Urbanski Date: 10/15/17 Location: Snohomish, WA Results: 2:32:05, 1st place and PR! 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most It is a flat and fast course. I set a new PR and was able to stay in a steady rhythm the entire … Read more
Race: Portland Marathon Runner: Pritam Date: 10/8/17 Location: Portland, OR Results: 4:00:59 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most It was a fun race overall so hard to pick 3 things. Portland is a fun, friendly city and the race was well organized. 3 things I can think of: … Read more
Race: Monument Marathon Runner: Jeff U Date: 9/30/17 Location: Scottsbluff, NE Results: 3:12:44, 3rd place overall 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most – Everyone was super friendly. It had a classic Midwestern feel. – There was a purse for top three male and female finishers. I won $125 for … Read more
Race: Skagit Flats Marathon Runner: Dionne Date: 9/10/17 Location: Burlington, WA Results – 3:47:03 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most 1. I is a small race and chances are you will feel like you are running alone. 2. It is a flat course for BQ and last chance … Read more
Race: Jack & Jill Downhill Marathon Runner: Julie Urbanski Date: 7/30/17 Location: Starts at Snoqualmie Pass, finishes near North Bend, WA Results – 3:39:00 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most The course is fast with being a net downhill and it’s easy to get … Read more
Race: Cascade Super Series Marathon Runner: Dionne Date: 6/10/17 Location: Snoqualmie Pass, WA Results – 3:43:45 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most: Small race, fast course, and this year they gave us lights for the tunnel so we didn’t have to bring our own. At the end of the … Read more
Race: Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon Runner: Teddy Date: 5/7/17 Location: Cincinnati, OH Results – 2:51:03, 18th overall out of 3362 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most 1. Hometown Marathon: The Pig is a classic in Cincinnati and it has a great sentiment for me just running the streets … Read more
Race: Avenue of the Giants Marathon Runner: Jael Date: 5/7/17 Location: Southern Humboldt County, CA Results – 4:28:49, PR! 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most Beautiful course running on the Avenue of the Giants with giant redwood trees lining the road. Not very crowded. Perfect weather. sunny 40-60 … Read more
Race: Tokyo Marathon Runner: Matt U Date: 2/26/17 Location: Tokyo, Japan Results – 2:35.56 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most There were a ton of fast runners. I was with people the entire way and always had someone to run with. The course was fast and there were … Read more
Race: Lord Hill 20 Mile Runner: Jeff K Date: 2/19/17 Location: Snohomish, WA Results – 2:55:05 (2nd place overall) 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most It fit in nicely with my training plan, and had the elements I was training and preparing for – elevation, difficult trail conditions, … Read more
Race: Tunnel Vision Marathon (Part of Tunnel Marathon series) Runner: Matt K Date: 8/21/2016 Location: North Bend, WA Results – 3:09:30 (13th of 225) 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most Good start line / finish line logistics, with easy parking and a relaxed, non-hectic start. Running through the tunnel. It’ll probably mess with … Read more
Race: Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series – 20 miler – http://www.seattlerunningclub.org/Events/Cougar/cougarmtn1.html Runner: Dionne H Date: 10/30/2016 Location: Cougar Mountain Results – 4:13. 4th out of 7 in my age group ???? 3 Bests – it is not crowded, well marked course and inexpensive. Not so much – I didn’t know there’s no cups at aid station, so it was … Read more
In this race report, co-founder Julie Urbanski breaks down her experience of the Columbus Marathon. Read on for her tips on pacing – and how to shave 5 minutes from your time! Race: Columbus Marathon Runner: Julie U Date: 10/16/2016 Location: Columbus, OH Results – 3:50.19. Way off my best but I was happy to be under 4 3 … Read more
Race: Tunnel Vision Marathon (Part of Tunnel Marathon series) Runner: Dan S Date: 8/21/2016 Location: The race starts at Hyak (Snoqualmie Pass) and ends in North Bend, Washington. Results: 3:04.14 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most The course is pretty much tailor made for a personal record: gradual down, all the … Read more
Race: Tunnel Vision Marathon (Part of Tunnel Marathon series) Runner: Dionne H Date: 8/21/2016 Location: Hyak, WA Results – 3:41:02 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most Small race/not overly crowded Fast course Boston qualifier Not so much – aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you I can’t think … Read more
Race: 3er GRAN MARATÓN MEXIQUENSE Runner: Matt U Date: 6/5/2016 Location: Toluca, Mexico Results – 20/264, 3:20.43 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most Very unique race for me, being a foreigner. All communication was in Spanish, we ran through some smaller towns on our way to the city center finish, and … Read more
Race: Squak Mt. Marathon – http://www.evergreentrailruns.com/squak-mtn-trail-run Runner: Josh B Date: 4/9/2016 Location: Issaquah WA Results – 7:30 or so. 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most Vertical Gain. I signed up for this as a training race only and it squeezes 8k of gain into a marathon. They have a 50k option that … Read more
Race: DuPont City Trail Marathon – http://www.dctmassoc.org/ Runner: Rich W Date: 3/5/2016 Location: DuPont, WA – Sellers Park Distance raced and other options: Marathon, ½-Marathon Results – 4:13:50 http://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=34208#id2991 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most – Fun, variable terrain… gravel double-track, dirt single-track, rocky beach, sidewalk. Had a little bit of everything. – Running … Read more
Race: Shamrock Virginia Beach Marathon – http://www.shamrockmarathon.com/ Runner: Emily M Date: 3/20/2016 Results – 5:07 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most The race is well coordinated for starters. They have plenty of water stations and porta potties along the way. The goody bag is great! You get a nice, big medal! … Read more
