Half marathon reviews and races

atkins · 2024

Half marathon (13.1 miles)

The runner enjoyed strong support and a largely shaded mix of trail and road. They found the hills substantial and were glad to have trained for them.

One runner's 2024 half-marathon review on RaceRaves, labeled Half Marathon. Current courses and services may differ; this account does not establish a consensus or a numerical rating.

mptodaro · 2026

Half marathon (13.1 miles)

The runner enjoyed the event and particularly the scenery over the first nine miles. Their suggested improvement was to provide cold water at the finish.

One runner's 2026 half-marathon review on RaceRaves, labeled Half Marathon. Current courses and services may differ; this account does not establish a consensus or a numerical rating.

cmpress07 · 2025

Half marathon (13.1 miles)

The runner enjoyed the golf-course scenery, stocked water stops and filling brunch. They found pickup smooth despite congestion and encountered more hills and turns than expected, with limited spectators.

One runner's 2025 half-marathon review on RaceRaves, labeled Half Marathon. Current courses and services may differ; this account does not establish a consensus or a numerical rating.

legalrunner19 · 2026

Half marathon (13.1 miles)

The runner enjoyed the mountain scenery and fast course and liked the medal and shirt. They felt there should have been more water stops.

One runner's 2026 half-marathon review on RaceRaves, labeled Half Marathon. Current courses and services may differ; this account does not establish a consensus or a numerical rating.

rbfrmrville · 2026

Half marathon (13.1 miles)

The runner enjoyed the point-to-point route from Travelers Rest to Greenville and described the offered paid bus transport as useful logistics for this edition.

One runner's 2026 half-marathon review on RaceRaves, labeled Half Marathon. Current courses and services may differ; this account does not establish a consensus or a numerical rating.

markincanada · 2024

Half marathon (13.1 miles)

The runner found pickup easy and the figure-eight course flat but windy in places, with plentiful hydration stops. They enjoyed start/finish spectators and post-race food, while noting that merchandise was limited to the medal.

One runner's 2024 half-marathon review on RaceRaves, labeled Half Marathon. Current courses and services may differ; this account does not establish a consensus or a numerical rating.

srjenkins · 2026

Half marathon (13.1 miles)

The runner appreciated the early start and plentiful water in humid conditions. They found the event organized and described mostly city scenery until later miles.

One runner's 2026 half-marathon review on RaceRaves, labeled Half Marathon. Current courses and services may differ; this account does not establish a consensus or a numerical rating.

nitwhit26 · 2026

Half marathon (13.1 miles)

The runner enjoyed the scenery and support throughout the route, including seeing puppies near the end, and wanted to return.

One runner's 2026 half-marathon review on RaceRaves, labeled Half Marathon. Current courses and services may differ; this account does not establish a consensus or a numerical rating.

kattycakes · 2026

Half marathon (13.1 miles)

The runner liked the medal but reported confusing or missing course signs that led them off route. They also wanted more late aid, toilets and identifiable volunteers and found lake views limited.

One runner's 2026 half-marathon review on RaceRaves, labeled Half Marathon. Current courses and services may differ; this account does not establish a consensus or a numerical rating. The extra distance is the runner's report of going off route, not a verified official course-length measurement.

ankrumk · 2018

Half marathon (13.1 miles)

The repeat runner praised production, merchandise and parking. They enjoyed the balance of challenging terrain and open road and wanted to return.

One runner's 2018 half-marathon review on RaceRaves, labeled Half Marathon. Current courses and services may differ; this account does not establish a consensus or a numerical rating.

BeckyElliott · 2025

Half marathon (13.1 miles)

The runner praised organization, water-station volunteers and the medal. They found significant hills in the second half and missed having a visible finish clock.

One runner's 2025 half-marathon review on RaceRaves, labeled Half Marathon. Current courses and services may differ; this account does not establish a consensus or a numerical rating.

PasadenaTrojan · 2024

Half marathon (13.1 miles)

The returning runner found the half crowded and criticized mostly water-only aid and limited finish snacks. They liked the snowflake medal but did not want to return after this edition.

One runner's 2024 half-marathon review on RaceRaves, labeled Half Marathon. Current courses and services may differ; this account does not establish a consensus or a numerical rating.

jgregg42 · 2026

Half marathon (13.1 miles)

The runner found the race well run but still hot despite the move to May and walked some hills. They were disappointed that the supplied shirt fit much smaller than expected.

One runner's 2026 half-marathon review on RaceRaves, labeled Half Marathon. Current courses and services may differ; this account does not establish a consensus or a numerical rating.

ingramdanielle022 · 2026

Half marathon (13.1 miles)

The half marathoner reported sparse, often unstaffed aid and some stations without water or cups during a hot edition. After finishing, they bought drinks to hand to other runners.

One runner's 2026 half-marathon review on RaceRaves, labeled Half Marathon. Current courses and services may differ; this account does not establish a consensus or a numerical rating. Only the writer's own half-marathon and later on-course observations are summarized; secondhand claims about the full marathon are excluded.

jmattw02 · 2025

Half marathon (13.1 miles)

The runner found the course very flat, with strong crowd support, ample aid and plentiful finish food and drinks. They noted crowds and GPS interference around buildings.

One runner's 2025 half-marathon review on RaceRaves, labeled Half Marathon. Current courses and services may differ; this account does not establish a consensus or a numerical rating.

Frankmah · 2026

Half marathon (13.1 miles)

The first-time visitor enjoyed Fort Ben's park scenery and found the race production very good. They recommended the event.

One runner's 2026 half-marathon review on RaceRaves, labeled Half Marathon. Current courses and services may differ; this account does not establish a consensus or a numerical rating.

soccerrunner · 2024

Half marathon (13.1 miles)

The half marathoner enjoyed the energy and organization. They wanted clearer information about aid stations and reported that beer glasses ran out.

One runner's 2024 half-marathon review on RaceRaves, labeled Half Marathon. Current courses and services may differ; this account does not establish a consensus or a numerical rating.

andersonrunning · 2026

Half marathon (13.1 miles)

The runner enjoyed the forest and bridge scenery and found the race organized. They found crushed-stone footing harder than road running and a narrow turnaround congested on the changed 2026 route.

One runner's 2026 half-marathon review on RaceRaves, labeled Half Marathon. Current courses and services may differ; this account does not establish a consensus or a numerical rating. The reviewer says the route changed after flooding. Their account concerns that 2026 route, rather than an assurance about later courses.

RunWoz · 2026

Half marathon (13.1 miles)

The runner enjoyed racing on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the moving Gold Mile tribute and the medal. They found the course less crowded than expected despite a busy post-race party.

One runner's 2026 half-marathon review on RaceRaves, labeled Half Marathon. Current courses and services may differ; this account does not establish a consensus or a numerical rating.

jodiemoskopf · 2025

Half marathon (13.1 miles)

The runner loved the mountain views despite an uphill final six miles. They were glad to arrive early to adjust to altitude and recommended the smaller event.

One runner's 2025 half-marathon review on RaceRaves, labeled Half Marathon. Current courses and services may differ; this account does not establish a consensus or a numerical rating.

Barbara · 2025

Half marathon (13.1 miles)

The runner found bag drop and corrals straightforward and enjoyed touring Jersey City and seeing the water late in the race. They praised spectators, especially near the finish, and wanted to return.

One runner's 2025 half-marathon review on RaceRaves, labeled Half Marathon. Current courses and services may differ; this account does not establish a consensus or a numerical rating.

mjenn66 · 2025

Half marathon (13.1 miles)

The repeat runner praised the organization, parking, aid and merchandise. They found the uphill dirt and loose sand demanding, with dust from other runners and less nighttime scenery and stargazing than hoped.

One runner's 2025 half-marathon review on RaceRaves, labeled Half Marathon. Current courses and services may differ; this account does not establish a consensus or a numerical rating.

jodiemoskopf · 2026

Half marathon (13.1 miles)

The runner expected and encountered hills. They liked the medal, were less impressed by the shirt and considered the race an average experience overall.

One runner's 2026 half-marathon review on RaceRaves, labeled Half Marathon. Current courses and services may differ; this account does not establish a consensus or a numerical rating.

leo25 · 2025

Half marathon (13.1 miles)

The repeat runner found the race tough but praised organization, volunteers, scenery and finish refreshments. They disliked the unisex shirt fit and wanted clearer instructions about walkers lining up near the front.

One runner's 2025 half-marathon review on RaceRaves, labeled Half Marathon. Current courses and services may differ; this account does not establish a consensus or a numerical rating.