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Race: American River 50 – http://www.ar50mile.com/ Runner: Daisy C Date: 4/2/2016 Location: CA Race starts at Brown’s Ravine on Folsom Lake and ends in Auburn at the top of the dam outlook. Fitting. Results – This was my first 50 miler and my finish time was 10:56:18. I was nervous about being in the first wave, but it worked to my advantage, because ...
Race: Yakima Skyline 25k – http://www.rainshadowrunning.com/yakima-skyline-25k.html Runner: Stephanie G Date: 4/17/2016 Location: I’d call it more Ellensburg than Yakima Results: 3:05:37, 5th place Female 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most One of the prettiest races I’ve ever done. The views went on forever (when you could look up from the ground) The start/finish location on the river ...
Race: Austin 10/20 – http://www.austin1020.com/ Runner: Dana W Date: 4/3/2016 Location Austin, Texas Results – 316th out of 1962 females 1:32:06 3 Bests – Running with my brother, nice cool 50 degree start, cool race packet: cute 5th anniversary tech tee and beer ticket. Not so much – This was only my second road race, ever. I did not enjoy running on the ...
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! The shirt is one I’d ...
Race: Mercer Island Half Marathon – http://mercerislandhalf.com/ Runner: Jael A Date: 3/20/2016 Results – 1:56:11 PR 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most The course runs around Mercer island so there is a nice view most of the way along the course. The course wasn’t too crowded and as most of the two way road was closed ...
Race: Chuckanut 50k – http://chuckanut50krace.com/ Runner: Stephanie G Date: 3/19/2016 Results: 5:24:44, 23rd Female 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most Nice soft trails The climbs are done after about mile 21 I really enjoy running along the ridge. It’s a fun trail with nice views. Not so much – aspects of the race that didn’t do it ...
Race: Mercer Island Half Marathon Runner: Dave S Date: 3/20/2016 Results – 1:21:53, 8th overall, 3rd Masters 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most Weather – This was my third time running the race and it’s been in the low 50’s each time Community Center – I love being able to wait inside ahead of the race ...
Race: Mercer Island Half Marathon – http://mercerislandhalf.com/ Runner: Matt U Date: 3/20/2016 Results: 4th overall, 1:15.09 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most The course was pretty. There were a good amount of fast runners in the race. It prepped me well for the hills in Boston and for the marathon in general. Not so much – aspects ...
Race: Lake Sammamish Half Marathon – http://www.lakesammamishhalf.com/ Runner: Dan S Date: 3/5/2016 Results: 1:29.10 Location: Starts at Redmond Town Center and finishes at Lake Sammamish State Park 3 Bests – what aspects of the race did you like the most This race was well managed (registration, packet pick-up, results posting, etc.) and supported (plenty of aid stations, most pretty well staffed) The course was ...
Race: Lake Sammamish Half Marathon – http://www.lakesammamishhalf.com/ Runner: Matt U Date: 3/5/2016 Location: Starts in Redmond Town Center and finishes in Lake Sammamish State Park Results – 2nd place, 1:12.47 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The course is flat and fast. The race was deep with a good amount of fast runners. It was well organized ...
Race: Disney Princess Glass Slipper Challenge – http://www.rundisney.com/princess-half-marathon/ Runner: Ashley S. Date: 2/20/2016 & 2/21/2016 Location: Disney World, Orlando FL Distance raced and other options: 10k on Saturday and a half marathon on Sunday Results – 57:17 in the 10k and 2:07.1 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? Lots of distractions if you need those! It was great weather ...
Share your pro-tips: Have each loop planned out in advance. From goal time, food, water, and clothing. This is a course where anyone could get a PR if the plan is in place. The temperature each year can fluctuate drastically. They have had snow years and years in the 80’s. The race can be cold at the start and hot during ...
Race: Orcas Island 50k – http://www.rainshadowrunning.com/orcas-island-50k.html Runner: Stephanie G Date: 2/6/2016 Location: Orcas Island Distance raced and other options: 50k. 25k is the week before and the 100 miler is two weeks after the 50k. Results: 90th overall, 11th female; 6:23.15. 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? The views. I love running near the water, and there seemed to ...
Race: Orcas Island 25k – http://www.rainshadowrunning.com/orcas-island-25k.html Runner: Dionne H Date: 1/30/2016 Location: Orcas Island Distance raced and other options: 25k. 50k is one week later and the 100 miler is two weeks after the 50k. Results: 127th place, 53rd female in 3:49.51 3 Bests: The scenery/location, how well the race is organized, awesome race director and volunteers. Not so much: How chaotic the parking lot can be ...
Race: Bridle Trails 5 miler. http://www.seattlerunningclub.org/Events/Bridle/bridle.html Runner: Matt U Date: 1/9/2016 Location: Bridle Trails State Park, Kirkland WA Distance raced and other options: 5M, 10M, 50k, 50k relays 3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most? 1. Great Seattle trail running community race. Lots of locals out for this one which gives it a great sense of community. 2 ...
