Salt Flats Endurance Runs 50 mile Race Report – Dandelion Dilluvio-Scott
Photo: Damien Scott Race: Salt Flats Endurance Runs, 50 Miler Runner: Coach Dandelion Dilluvio-Scott Race Date: 05/05/2023 Location: Bonneville Salt Flats Speedway, UT Results: Overall:5 GP:1 // 10:20:00 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The challenge: As a runner who specializes in technical high alpine and traditional desert, I found running on outstandingly flat terrain to be an exciting (and intimidating) endeavor. There ...
Bloomsday 12k Race Report – Sarah Garza
Race: Bloomsday 12K Runner: Sarah Garza Race Date: 05/07/2023 Location: Spokane, Washington Results: 1:05:22 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The energy of the runners - most of the participants, such as myself, are frequent flyers of this particular race, and it's always a great way to kick off summer! The race is well orchestrated, and everything flows nicely, even with thousands of ...
Grayson Highlands 50 Mile Race Report – Peggy Jennings
Race: Grayson Highlands 50 Miler Runner: Peggy Jennings Race Date: 05/06/2023 Location: Grayson Highlands, Virginia Results: 14hr 34min Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/9024419586 Photo: Bryan Jennings 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The course was marked very well. Aid stations were great. We went roughly 5-6 miles between aid stations. Great communication before race. Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t ...
Miwok 100k Race Report – Kyle Fulmer
Race: Miwok 100k Runner: Kyle Fulmer Race Date: 05/06/2023 Location: Stinson Beach, CA Results: 11:38, 35th place? Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/9024756197 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The Trails The Swag The People Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you Bolinas Ridge Trail is always so tough, but you're running in redwoods, so it can't be ...
Mountain Goat Race Report – Anne LaFex
Race: Mountain Goat 10 Mile Runner: Anne LaFex Race Date: 05/07/2023 Location: Syracuse, NY Results: 1:29:50 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The atmosphere. The people volunteering for the race are absolutely phenomenal. Then the cheering squads along the way really pump you up. The race organizers make sure there’s live music and lively energy all along the way. Not so much – ...
Minute Man 5k Race Report – Devora Courtney
Race: Minute Man 5k Runner: Devora Courtney Race Date: 04/30/2023 Location: Westport, CT Results: 25:16 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Scenery: beautiful 5k route along the water and through a gold course. Size: small and local (350ish runners total) Options: 5k, 10k, kids’ fun run Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you It was cold ...
Big Sur Marathon Race Report – Seth Lapic
Race: Big Sur Marathon Runner: Seth Lapic Race Date: 04/30/2023 Location: Big Sur, California Results: 3:32:16 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/8985849019 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The views, the surrounding area, the challenge Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you Having to board busses at 3:30am then wait around a few hours after getting to the ...
James Joyce Ramble 10k – Eli Queen
Race: James Joyce Ramble/USATF Masters 10k Championships Runner: Eli Queen Race Date: 04/30/2023 Location: Dedham, MA Results: Chip time: 37:35. Gun time: 37:38. 6th M4549. Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/8985148633 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Part USATF National Masters Championship series Separate championship start Championship competitors are given age/gender back bibs (so you know who you're racing) Weird factor – What’s the weirdest ...
Canyons 50k Race Report – Sid Sriram
Race: Canyons 50k Location: Auburn CA Date: Apr-29, 2023 Runner: Sid Sriram Results: 5:39; 89th OA, 4th AG Strava link: https://www.strava.com/activities/8979709031/overview 3 Bests: Except for 2-3 hard sections, the course was mostly runnable. Given the wet spring in CA, the hills were very green and filled with wildflowers The volunteers at aid stations were very proactive, helpful and motivational Even though it was pretty competitive, there was a very fun bunch of ...
Mornington Half Marathon Race Report
Race: Mornington Half Marathon Runner: Coach Ian Whitmore Race Date: 04/30/2023 Location: Morning Peninsula, Victoria Australia Results: 1.36 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/8980538074 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Cracking morning, small event with a good community vibe, beautiful scenery as you run along the esplanade. Oh and a free beer at the local brewery is always nice. Not so much – Aspects of ...
Ziegler Marathon Race Report – Denise Hartsough
Race: Ziegler Marathon Runner: Denise Hartsough Race Date: 04/23/2023 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Results 2 hours, 34 min. in the half 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Reasonable course, well organized, great support Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you No complaints Weird factor – What’s the weirdest thing about this race? Bacon station in one of ...
Earth Day 5k Race Report – Jennie Bromley
Race: Earth day 5k Trail Run event (Hartford County Running Club) Runner: Jennie Bromley Race Date: 04/22/2023 Location: Hartford County, MD Results: 1:01:36 Strava Activity Link: https://strava.app.link/4g90HNHckzb 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The trail was at a Regenerative Farm. The support from the farm community and from the Hartford Running club were amazing! The trails were maintained and well marked. Beautiful sunshine ...
Boston Marathon Race Report – Brandon Tower
Race: 2023 Boston Marathon Runner: Brandon Tower Race Date: 04/17/2023 Location: Boston, MA Results: 2:56 Strava Activity Link: https://strava.app.link/KOgakjL19yb 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Taking part in something with such a rich tradition and significance to the running community Overwhelming crowd support Very well organized/executed event Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you Only thing, ...
Early Bird 10 Mile Run Race Report – Danielle Dewees
Race: Early Bird 10 Mile Run Runner: Danielle Dewees Race Date: 04/08/2023 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Results: https://results.truetimeracing.com/results.aspx?CId=16535&RId=1093 Photo: Pink Gorilla Events 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Beautiful course! Great post-race treats! Very well-organized! Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you The long hilly walk back to the vehicle after the race was torturous. However, it ...
Desert Rats 50k Race Report – Kyle Fulmer
Race: Desert Rats 50k Runner: Kyle Fulmer Race Date: 04/15/2023 Location: Fruita, CO Results: 5:14, 44th Place Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/8897031080 Photo: Eric Lee 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The Views! - amazing views of the surrounding mesas, and the rim trails above the CO River were spectacular The Trails! - just the right amount of technical. Really runnable, but techy enough ...
Canberra Marathon 5.4km Race Report – Treena Sanders
Race: Canberra Marathon 5.4km Runner: Treena Sanders Race Date: 04/16/2023 Location: Canberra, Australia Results: I finished 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Great facilities. This short run is linked to the Canberra Marathon. Great volunteers Great view of Canberra Weird factor – What’s the weirdest thing about this race? There was a man dressed in a lions outfit with big head and a ...
Rock the Parkway Half Marathon Race Report – Eddie Grier
Race: Rock the Parkway Half Marathon Runner: Eddie Grier Race Date: 04/08/2023 Location: Kansas City, MO Results: NEW PR 1:21.02, 22nd Overall/3rd in Age Group 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Crowd support was really good, well attended People that you know who also ran this race. Laying down a NEW PR Highlights of your race – What did you do well and ...
Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon Race Report – Hayley Maynard
Race: Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon Runner: Hayley Maynard Race Date: 04/01/2023 Location: Springfield, IL Results: https://results.itsracetime.com/results.aspx?CId=17095&RId=1093 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The course hits the major Lincoln sites in Springfield, and loops around the city. It is a small enough crowd that there is not crowding during the race or at the water stations. The recommended hotel is within 2 blocks of ...
Red Rocks of Sedona 2 Day Stage Race Report – Renee Gale
Race: Red Rocks of Sedona 2 Day Stage Race Runner: Renee Gale Race Date: 03/25/2023 Location: Sedona, Arizona Results: 36 of 46 overall Saturday, 40 of 41 overall Sunday Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/8776192311 Photo: Arnold Begay 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The Red Rocks of Sedona really are red and it is so beautiful no matter where you are on the trails ...
Paris Marathon Race Report – Doug Miller
Race: Paris Marathon Runner: Doug Miller Race Date: 04/02/2023 Location: Paris Results: 3:59:26 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? What an epic way to see the historic sights of Paris! To have the streets shut down for you to go for a run and see all the monuments is amazing. Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for ...
REVEL Mt Charleston Race Report – Nicole Thome
Race: REVEL Mt Charleston Marathon Runner: Coach Nicole Thome Race Date: 04/01/2023 Location: Las Vegas, NV Results: 3:50:11 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/8814708958 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Since it's a downhill course, it's wicked fast! Exceptionally well-organized Free photos/video Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you Though I like the early 6 am start, the ...
Greenbriar Ultras Race Report – George LaDue
Race: Greenbrier Ultras Runner: George LaDue Race Date: 03/25/2023 Location: Greenbrier State Park (Boonsboro, MD) Results: Overall 16/43, Age Group 2/13 (missed first place by 94 seconds) 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Challenging course with rock/roots, many hills, some steep, some gradual. Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you Well weather, pouring cold rain at ...
Front Runners NY T&F Meet Race Report – Elisabeth R
Race: Front Runners New York Indoor Track & Field Meet Runner: Elisabeth R Race Date: 03/26/2023 Location: The Armory Track Results: 3:17.18 (800m) 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? I loved running in The Armory! I liked the comraderie between runners - telling each other “good luck” and chatting through tips on running the bank track. I PR’d! Highlights of your race – ...
Philadelphia Love Run Half Marathon Race Report – Devora Courtney
Race: Philadelphia Love Run Half Marathon Runner: Devora Courtney Race Date: 03/26/2023 Location: Philly, PA Results: 1:57:29 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? This race has a fun energy, beautiful course, and is very accessible. It also has a 7.6km option for folks who do not want to run a half. Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it ...
Run the Green Race Report – Sean Celli
Race: Run The Green Runner: Sean Celli Race Date: 03/11/2023 Location: Kent, WA Results: 1:25:24 Strava Activity Link: https://strava.app.link/ayzn6awQlyb Reppin' the TRR singlet and hat! 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Super well organized like all Orca races, REI sponsored and even a massage 🙂 Good course support with timing mats at 3&10 Flat, fast, great scenery Not so much – Aspects of ...
The Drift 28 Miler Run Race Report – Dandelion Dilluvio-Scott
Photo: Rob Tolley Race: The Drift - 28 Miler Run Runner: Coach Dandelion Dilluvio-Scott Race Date: 03/12/2023 Location: Cora, WY Results: 1st place female, 7th overall, 8:00:52 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? --The weather/snow conditions: It’s probably surprising to find a -25F windchill and sloppy snow mentioned as aspects of the race that I liked the most! However, I registered for this ...
Deception Pass Marathon Race Report – Michael Linscott
Race: Deception Pass Marathon Runner: Michael Linscott Race Date: 03/11/2023 Location: Deception Pass, WA Results: https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=97667 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/8698364345/overview 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? One of the prettiest courses around. Super well organized and lots of aid stations. Perfect weather. Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you At mile 16 of the marathon the ...
Sequalitchew Trail Marathon Race Report – Derek Siebert
Race: Sequalitchew Trail Marathon Runner: Derek Siebert Race Date: 03/04/2023 Location: DuPont, WA Results: 3:55 4th of 37 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/8660130876 Photo: Takao Suzuki 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Well organized and well marked course. Lots of intersections so you do have to pay attention. Really supportive runners, volunteers and race staff. It's a lollipop course so you get to see ...
Hyannis Marathon Race Report – Keith Nadeau
Race: Hyannis Marathon Runner: Coach Keith Nadeau Race Date: 03/05/2023 Location: Hyannis, MA Results: 2nd place OA - 2:41:20 Strava Activity Link: https://strava.app.link/hyhTOBUP6xb 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The course is beautiful! Some beachfronts and backroads out on picturesque Cape Cod. The marathon is two loops of the half marathon course, so it is kind of nice to know whats ahead on ...
Run Through Time Marathon Race Report – Jacob R
Photo: Daniel Flanders Race: Run Through Time Runner: Jacob R Race Date: 03/11/2023 Location: Salida, CO Results: 5hrs 59mins 57S 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The race has Beautiful scenery, it is a very low key race with no fancy metals or big swag bags, the course was really fun Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it ...
Antelope Canyon 50 Mile Race Report – Lukas Burrer
Race: Antelope Canyon 50 miler Runner: Lukas Burrer Race Date: 03/11/2023 Location: Antelope Canyon, Page, AZ Results: 11 OA - 1 AG Strava Activity Link: https://strava.app.link/wWvtgmFc7xb 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Awesome location! Running through the canyon, along horse shoe bend and Lake Powell was amazing! Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you Weather was ...
Southern Tour Ultra Race Report – Coach Cassie Nevins
Race: Southern Tour Ultra Runner: Coach Cassie Nevins Race Date: 01/21/2023 Location: Hamstead, NC Results: 5:59:24 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/8433214633 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? This race is a ten mile loop course. You can stage gear at the start and they have a runners village where you can access your tent or camper on each lap if you chose to stay ...
Tracksmith Twilight Indoor Race Report – Elisabeth R
Race: Tracksmith Twilight Indoor Runner: Elisabeth R Race Date: 02/25/2023 Location: The Armory Track Results: 3:27:89 (800m) 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? I loved the atmosphere (DJ, announcer, lots of spectators, and cheering)! Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you They didn’t take pictures of each person. Weird factor – What’s the weirdest thing about ...
Monument Valley 50k Race Report – Erica Kollen
Race: Monument Valley 50K Runner: Erica Kollen Race Date: 03/04/2023 Location: Monument Valley Utah/AZ border. Navajo Reservation Land Results: 8:00. 1st in age group. 11/35 in female 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Monument Valley is on Navajo Reservation. The scenery/views are (hard to find a word) beyond beautiful..The course was very well marked. The natives allowed us to run on parts of ...
Lake Sammamish Half Marathon Race Report – Matt Hall
Race: Lake Sammamish Half Runner: Matt Hall Race Date: 03/04/2023 Location: Redmond, WA Results: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/87210 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/8660451360 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Great Trail Great Communication Great Race Swag/Free Photos Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you First mile is narrow trail; got stuck behind slower people. Weird factor – What’s the weirdest ...
Toyko Marathon Race Report – Kim-Anh Nguyen
Race: Tokyo Marathon 2023 Runner: Kim-Anh Nguyen Race Date: 03/05/2023 Location: Tokyo, Japan Results: 4:02:29 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The organization The volunteers The course Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you The expo (super disorganized and chaotic!) The lack of info leading up to the race The many restrictions we had to abide ...
Cowtown Ultra Race Report – Coach Jenny Windham
Race: Cowtown Ultra Runner: Coach Jenny Windham Race Date: 02/26/2023 Location: Fort Worth, TX Results: 7:01:02 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The spectators-they line the streets and not only have fun signs, but offer everything from water to snacks & beer or shots! The downtown scenes-you get to see some top attractions like the Stockyards, Cultural district, TCU, and Trinity River Park ...
Vibram HK100 Race Report – Alex Neyrinck
Race: Vibram HK100 Runner: Alex Neyrinck Race Date: 02/18/2023 Location: Hong Kong Results: 15/1861 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/8581640582 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Really well organised race - with great volunteers, checkpoints and a mix of Hong Kong Trails. Good international scene, with some top runners from around the world. Ability to have support crew at most checkpoints. Not so much – ...
Rock n Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon Race Report – Ava Sorell
Race: Rock and Roll Las Vegas Runner: Ava Sorell Race Date: 02/26/2023 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Results: https://www.runrocknroll.com/las-vegas-results Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/8628892082 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Race started at 4:30pm, which is when I usually run (you morning people can keep your sunrise training) The downhill from miles 2-9 let you groove and focus on efficiency (and bank some time below ...
Richland Run Fest Half Marathon Race Report – Sarah Garza
Race: Richland Run Fest Half Marathon Runner: Sarah Garza Race Date: 02/25/2023 Location: Richland, Washington Results: 1:56:10 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? No cars to worry about on the race path. Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you Too many out-and-backs (3 of them). Additionally, Richland has a lot of walking/bike paths that they could ...
Austin Half Marathon Race Report – Scott Sayler
Race: The Ascension Seton Austin Half Marathon Runner: Coach Scott Sayler Race Date: 02/19/2023 Location: Austin, TX Results: 1:52:44 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/8589711276 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The Half/Full Marathon were sold out with 18,000 runners strong. Well organized with "Start/Finish" about 1/2 mile apart with "Gear Check" and plenty of porta-potties in between. A very challenging rolling hill course with ...
Jackalope Jam 24 Hour Race Report – Lydia Schrandt
Race: Jackalope Jam 24 Hours Runner: Lydia Schrandt Race Date: 02/18/2023 Location: Cat Spring, TX Results: 66 miles Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/8586344654 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The community. Everyone was super welcoming and supportive and cheered each runner's accomplishments equally, whether a half marathon or 200 miles. Easy access to the aid station every 1.5 miles. This means you don't have ...
AU Jaipur International Half Marathon Race Report – Amrit Panda
Race: AU Jaipur International Half Marathon Runner: Amrit Panda Race Date: 02/05/2023 Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Results: https://www.sportstimingsolutions.in/results.php?e_id=72222&e_name=AUJaipurMarathon2023 Strava Activity Link: https://strava.app.link/bhAA7s90dxb 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Overall very well organized and volunteers were awesome. Fun course. Solid pacer team line up. Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you Pollution. Weird factor – What’s the ...
Elephant Mountain 22k Race Report – Erica Kollen
Race: Elephant Mountain 22K Runner: Erica Kollen Race Date: 02/04/2023 Location: Cave Creek Arizona Results: 2:50 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The AZ Desert never disappoints. Beautiful scenery, very well marked trails, and no crowds. There were very few hikers/bikers on the trail, that were not part of the event. Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it ...
Elephant Mountain 12k Race Report – Kiona Ogle
Race: Elephant Mountain Trail Runs, 12K Runner: Kiona Ogle Race Date: 02/04/2023 Location: Cave Creek Regional Park, Cave Creek, AZ Results: https://ultrasignup.com/results_event.aspx?did=94657 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The scenery. The desert landscape is beautiful this time of year! The course. The trails are challenging, but very runnable. There are a few long hills that are challenging, but they are followed by downhill ...
Mesa Marathon Race Report – David Ha
Photo: Mesa Marathon Photographer. Official Race Photo Race: Mesa Marathon Runner: David Ha Race Date: 02/04/2023 Location: Mesa, AZ Results: 3:03:55 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/8504948347 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Point to point downhill course that is good for a PR or BQ attempt. The downhill is not as dramatic as the ‘Revel’ series so it does not beat you up. Seeing ...
Franklin Mountains Trail Run 55k Race Report – Frank Fisher
Race: Franklin Mountains Trail Runs 55k Runner: Coach Frank Fisher Race Date: 01/21/2023 Location: El Paso, TX Results: 6th place 9:19 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/8430523651/overview 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? I loved the technical challenging nature of the course. The scenery is awesome, and I enjoyed the lowkey relaxed vibe. This was one of my more enjoyable and memorable race experiences yet ...
Mountain Mist 50k Race Report – Lukas Burrer
Race: Mountain Mist Ultra (50k) Runner: Lukas BurrerRace Date: 01/28/2023 Location: Huntsville, AL Results: 5:45:56 Strava Activity Link: https://strava.app.link/52jGc0D30wb 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Beautiful trails A lot of rolling hills Steep climbs Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you It was very muddy and slippery Highlights of your race – What did you do ...
Fred Lebow Manhattan Half Marathon Race Report – Devora Courtney
Race: Fred Lebow Manhattan Half Runner: Devora Courtney Race Date: 01/22/2023 Location: Central Park, NYC Results: 1:57:52 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/8434234598 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? It's close to home (I live in the Bronx) and easy to get to. It's hilly, but there is a considerable amount of down to balance the up. It's a nice size (5,000) runners and pretty ...
Frost Eagle Trail Run 5 Mile Race Report – Brandon Tower
Race: Frost Eagle Trail Run - 5 Miles Runner: Brandon Tower Race Date: 01/21/2023 Location: Soaring Eagle Regional Park, Sammamish, WA Results: 33:15 - 3rd Place 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? For a trail course, its a good mix of flats and rollers. Nothing so steep that you had to walk, but it had enough variety to keep it interesting and true ...
Race: Barrel House Z (BHZ) 5k Runner: Keelin Brennan Race Date: 08/27/2023 Location: Weymouth, MA Results: 8th in Age Group Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/9730991752/overview 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? I really enjoyed hearing all the runners cheer each other on during the race. Weird factor – What’s the weirdest thing about this ...
Race: Popsicle 5k Runner: Sandy Hernandez Race Date: 08/19/2023 Location: Atlanta Results: 26:54 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The race takes place on the Atlanta Beltline. Mostly flat, which is nice compared to the usual Atlanta races. Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you The ...
Race: Wyoming Range 100 Runner: Jacob R Race Date: 08/11/2023 Location: Big Piney, Wyoming Results: 43 hrs 23 minutes Strava Activity Link: https://strava.app.link/aeu9dqhKiCb Photo: Everlong Endurance 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? There a quite a few aspects that make this race special. The race is very remote, rugged and beautiful. Due to ...
Race: Ragnar Trail Appalachians Runner: Marka OConnell Race Date: 08/11/2023 Location: Big Bear Lake Campground, West Virginia Results: Finisher 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Glamping Camaraderie Unlimited memories Finisher medal Sense of accomplishment Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you The red loop tried to ...
Race: Beach to Beacon 10k Runner: Matthew Watras Race Date: 08/05/2023 Location: Cape Elizabeth, ME Results: 42:05 time, place: 519 of 6536 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/athletes/84566308 Photo: TD Beach to Beacon 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The streets were closed to traffic, making it very easy to run without having to worry ...
Race: Crazy Mountain 100 Runner: Ben Brones Race Date: 07/27/2023 Location: Montana Results: Finish 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The station crews. The crews where fun and pro. Some stations where supplied by horses. The Course is challenging and rewarding. Good grub at the finish. Elk, beef, moose no joke. Not so ...
Race: Bowerman 5K Runner: Coach Brian Comer Race Date: 08/05/2023 Location: Nike WHQ Beaverton, Oregon Results: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/149666/#resultSetId-396125;perpage:100 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The race takes place on the Nike WHQ campus. Seeing the various features of the campus, from athlete statues to the track lined with trees, is always cool and exciting ...
Photo: Takao Suzuki Race: Cascade Crest 100 Runner: Rob Raux Race Date: 07/21/2023 Location: Easton, WA Results: 29 OA, 27:29:35 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/9502476459 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Volunteers and logistics were on another level. I felt nothing but love and helpfulness from anyone I interacted with during the race. Beautiful ...
Race: Aspen Half Marathon Runner: Lon Welsh Race Date: 07/15/2023 Location: Aspen CO Results: 1:55 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Scenery!!!! Really well organized Small, intimate race (around 300 in the half marathon) Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you NA. Really well executed Weird ...
Photo: AJ PETERSON Race: Jack & Jill's Downhill Marathon Runner: Matt Hall Race Date: 07/30/2023 Location: North Bend, WA Results: 3:11:24 https://www.athlinks.com/event/379803/results/Event/1055186/Results Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/9552544434 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Trail is beautiful, downhill, and the race shirts were really nice. Photos were great too! Not so much – Aspects of ...
Race: RBC Brooklyn Half Runner: Kristen Hodsdon Race Date: 05/20/2023 Location: Brooklyn, New York Results: 2:02:56 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? I loved every moment. A lot of it was just personal mindset, but… Running through Prospect Park was gorgeous. Ending on the Boardwalk The enthusiasm Not so much – Aspects of ...
Race: Mt Hood 50K Runner: Ron Kelly Race Date: 07/16/2023 Location: Mt. Hood, Oregon Results: 15th overall, 2nd age group Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/9464620804/export_gpx 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Great trail culture vibes, stunning views, and runnable single track trails Weird factor – What’s the weirdest thing about this race? No weird ...
Race: Twin Cities Toughest Mudder Runner: Jim Delorie Race Date: 07/08/2023 Location: Hugo, Minnesota Results: 12th place over all Male Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/9418363325/overview 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The over night format was unique and made for the the event to be challenging. The opening of obstacles as the night went ...
Race: Bighorn Trail Run 100 Runner: Coach Dandelion Dilluvio-Scott Race Date: 06/16/2023 Location: Dayton, WY Results: Overall:58 GP:6 // 28:34:45 Photo: Mile 90 Photography 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The Mud: Call me crazy, but I registered for this event hoping for a rugged adventure with the copious shoe-sucking, tacky and deep ...
Race: Slacker Half Marathon Runner: Coach Nicole Thome Race Date: 06/24/2023 Location: Georgetown, CO Results: 1:52:49 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/9326894544 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Downhill (prob 95%) course Very PR'able Beautiful scenery Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you Definitely have someone waiting for ...
Race: Wy'east Wonder 50k Runner: Simon Pollock Race Date: 06/24/2023 Location: Parkdale, Oregon Results Finished! (8:55, but the course ran 1.5 miles longer than advertised) 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Location, location, location. Wy'east Wonder is a point-to-point course that basically runs south to north just east of Wy'east (aka Mt. Hood) ...
Race: Grandma's Marathon 2023 Runner: Eddie Grier Race Date: 06/17/2023 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Results: BQ***3:02:48 (close to my marathon PR) 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The crowd support is definitely off the charts in a good way The other runners around me in the HUGE pack in the 3 hr group that ...
Race: Flagstaff Extreme Big Pine 27k Trail Race Runner: Renee Gale Race Date: 06/10/2023 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Results: 82 of 93 overall Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/9240918512 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Now living in the AZ desert this time of year it's hot but it's a lot cooler at 7000ft elevation. Race ...
Race: Zugspitz Ultra 111K Runner: Graham Thornton Race Date: 06/16/2023 Location: Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany Results: 23:35:32 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/9284853053 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The best little tour of bits of the Alps - dipping into Austria for a bit, some very runnable trails and some pretty wild climbing. Just felt like ...
Runner: Rachel Mason Name of "Event": FKT: Across Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Date(s) of event: 06/16/2023 Time to complete: 09h49m Location: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/9279427019 Gear - What did you bring? Took my 30L Ultimate Direction Fastpacker (nice pack, horrible color, worse name), just because I wanted to carry poles and a lot of water. I ...
Race: Ithaca Gorges Half Marathon Runner: Marka OConnell Race Date: 06/17/2023 Location: Ithaca, New York Results: 2:51:47 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Net downhill! The views at the start They had two waves Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you The 7:00am start time Highlights ...
Race: Garden of the Gods Runner: Lon Welsh Race Date: 06/11/2023 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Results: 56:30 Strava Activity Link: https://strava.app.link/tpzKnATiBAb 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Scenery Great hill training (660' climb) Great, enthusiastic volunteers Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you 5 bathrooms at ...
Race: San Diego Rock n' Roll Half Marathon Runner: Philippe d'Arabian Race Date: 06/04/2023 Location: San Diego Results: 1:54 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/9202049975/overview 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Lots of entertainment along the route Great energy at the beginning of the race Route covers a lot of great neighborhoods Not so much ...
Race: Ironman 70.3 Des Moines Runner: John Urban Race Date: 06/11/2023 Location: Des Moines, IA Results: 7:22:02 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Race was very well-organized The swim course was in a unique “S” pattern The run course was scenic. It went along the river and around a lake before finishing downtown ...
Race: Amateur Mile NYC Runner: Elisabeth R Race Date: 06/09/2023 Location: Icahn Stadium Results: 7:59:12 (1 mile) 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The atmosphere and the location (beautiful views of the skyline)! The track itself is great! Highlights of your race – What did you do well and enjoy about your race ...
Race: Dexter to Ann Arbor Half Marathon Runner: Rob Raux Race Date: 06/04/2023 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Results: 1:26:05 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/9201570461 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Point to point course which travels mostly along the beautiful Huron River Tons of spectators along the course cheering and encouraging Very well organized ...
Race: Pengelly Double Dip Half Marathon Runner: Jeff Matranga Race Date: 06/03/2023 Location: Missoula, Montana Results: Towards the back of the pack Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/routes/2964603220500385350 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Spectacular scenery on the route, going up one side of Mt. Sentinel, then up to University Peak and "the Beacons." Great ...
Race: Highland Park Strong/North Shore Classic Half Marathon Runner: Whitney Snell Race Date: 06/04/2023 Location: Highland Park, IL Results: 2:10:03 Strava Activity Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/9201813593 Highlights of your race – What did you do well and enjoy about your race in particular? PR'd, 12 minutes faster than my last half marathon two years ago Aesthetics – Is it a pretty course? ...
Race: Pineland trail festival 15k Runner: Jeff Lind Race Date: 05/28/2023 Location: Pineland Farms, ME Results: 1:23:40 Strava Activity Link: https://strava.app.link/h32yOWpFeAb 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Great course; Well organized; good swag Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you The portapotties were kind of rough ...
Race: Miles on the Mohawk 10 Miler Runner: Marka OConnell Race Date: 05/28/2023 Location: Schenectady, New York Results: 2:15:10 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Well organized! Point to Point Nice views along the River Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you The last two miles ...