Half marathon races

Lake Mead Marathon

Boulder City, NV · Next race 10 Jan 2026

The 10 km runner praised the organization, enthusiastic student volunteers and quality of the shirt and medal. They enjoyed rolling paved paths beside Lake M… c617 (Carrie Monster), Participant feedback · carriemonster.wordpress.com

Lost Dutchman Marathon

Apache Junction, AZ · Next race 15 Feb 2026

The runner enjoyed the supported out-and-back and smaller half-marathon field. They liked the long-sleeve shirt and medal and considered the event well run. katiebak, Half-marathon review · katiebak

Cowtown Marathon

Fort Worth, Tarrant County · Next race 1 Mar 2026

The first-time participant praised the aid stations and route, found the challenge suitable for a first race, and hoped to return. shelbytpate, Half-marathon review · shelbytpate

Frisco Railroad Run

Willard, MO · Next race 25 Apr 2026

The runners enjoyed a flat, largely shaded rail trail and encouraging aid volunteers. Road crossings were unstaffed and one narrow section required care, but… RYR Endurance Team report (Dean named), Participant feedback · ryrenduranceteam.com

Runs With Scissors Races

Brighton, CO · Next race 25 Apr 2026

Becka struggled with fatigue during the loops but recommended the event for its helpful volunteers, well-stocked aid, plentiful food, distinctive awards and… Becka, Participant feedback · 50halfmarathonsin50states.blogspot.com

St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Nashville

Nashville, TN · Next race 25 Apr 2026

The runner found the humidity and hills challenging but enjoyed the music and atmosphere and described the experience as memorable and fun. Half-marathon review · RaceRaves runner

Thelma and Louise Marathon and Half, 50K and 15K

Moab, UT · Next race 25 Apr 2026

Lisa loved the scenery, organized shuttle and finish food, but wanted a livelier start and more reliable early aid availability. She recommended the race des… Lisa Pozzoni, Participant feedback · therunninguniversity.com

Gettysburg Festival of Races

Gettysburg, PA · Next race 26 Apr 2026

Antin enjoyed peaceful countryside and plentiful aid volunteers during the pandemic edition. He appreciated spaced starts but encountered occasional fast veh… Antin, Participant feedback · antin.blog

Whidbey Island Marathon

Oak Harbor, WA · Next race 26 Apr 2026

A 2025 first-marathon finisher loved Whidbey’s scenery and supportive volunteers but found the frequent hills, especially late in the race, harder than expec… MarathonGuide reviewer(s); anonymous where name display disabled, Participant feedback · marathonguide.com

Festival Foods La Crosse Marathon

La Crosse, WI · Next race 2 May 2026

JK enjoyed the gentle trail course and regular aid stations, but thought runners seeking crowds might find it quiet. The early start and downtown finish work… JK, Participant feedback · findmymarathon.com

Flying Pig Marathon

Cincinnati, OH · Next race 3 May 2026

The runner found the course hilly but enjoyed the crowds and atmosphere. They combined it with another half-marathon weekend and felt the trip worked well. RunWoz, Half-marathon review · RunWoz

Wildflower Trail Races

Bastrop, TX · Next race 10 May 2026

The runner was impressed with the prepared race directors, friendly runners and effective shuttle. Sand, humidity and tired legs made the later loops difficu… sandboxxsally, Participant feedback · reddit.com

ING Night Marathon Luxembourg

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg · Next race 16 May 2026

Armed Services Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

Grand Haven, MI · Next race 17 May 2026

Darren appreciated frequent water stations but found the repeated out-and-back route monotonous. The field was smaller than he expected, and he preferred an… Darren Sorgenfrei, Participant feedback · db.marathonmaniacs.com

Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend Marathon

Ottawa, Canada · Next race 24 May 2026

Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego

San Diego, CA · Next race 31 May 2026

The runner enjoyed the event, friendly people and route through San Diego despite humidity and several hills. They found access straightforward and liked fin… Half-marathon review · RaceRaves runner

1/2 Sauer 1/2 Kraut

Philadelphia, PA · Next race 6 Jun 2026

A 2018 participant loved the shaded two-loop course, friendly support, snacks and post-race party. She found the trail section challenging on tired legs and… Heather, Participant feedback · findmymarathon.com

WICKED FAST MARATHON & HALF MARATHON SAN DIEGO

El Cajon, CA · Next race 13 Jun 2026

GD felt the climbing and warm conditions made the marathon much harder than its fast-course promotion suggested. They were disappointed with early drink prov… GD, Participant feedback · findmymarathon.com

Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon & Half Marathon

Anchorage, AK · Next race 20 Jun 2026

The runner enjoyed the forest scenery, downhill sections and downtown finish, followed by music, food and drinks. They found the expo modest and recommended… chrisf, Half-marathon review · chrisf

Boise Marathon

Boise, ID · Next race 20 Jun 2026

Manitoba Marathon

Winnipeg, Canada · Next race 21 Jun 2026

XENIA AVENUE MARATHON & HALF-MARATHON

Brooklyn Park, MN · Next race 25 Jul 2026

The runner liked this small local fundraiser and appreciated repeated access to aid and their cheering spouse. Repeated loops were less appealing, and expose… u/sprcow, Participant feedback · reddit.com

Habanero Hundred

Cat Spring, TX · Next race 22 Aug 2026

The runner found packet pickup orderly and valued readily available ice and water. Exposed heat and loose sand made the second loop much harder than expected… funkydoodledandy, Participant feedback · reddit.com

Staunton Rocks! Marathon and Half Marathon

Pine, CO · Next race 22 Aug 2026

A 2021 finisher praised Staunton’s scenery, helpful aid volunteers and friendly organization. He found the altitude and final climb demanding, attributed muc… Matt Urbanski, Participant feedback · teamrunrun.com

Fresh Choice Lake Dunstan Trail Marathon

Cromwell, New Zealand · Next race 30 Aug 2026

Seymour enjoyed the smooth Lake Dunstan trail from Clyde to Cromwell and preferred finishing in the heritage precinct. On his hot day, exposure stood out mor… Chris Seymour, Race feedback · wildthings.club

PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon

Vancouver, WA · Next race 30 Aug 2026

The runner valued the companionship of a small group and seeing family on the out-and-back sections. Hills near the lap turn and finish became hard late in t… u/SpeedyWindot3, Participant feedback · reddit.com

Cadillac YMCA Festival of Races

Cadillac, MI · Next race 5 Sep 2026

After running a 2014 10K around most of Lake Cadillac, Katie Foster praised the lakeside scenery and described the route as very flat. Katie Foster (Runs for Cookies), Race feedback · runsforcookies.com

Nebraska Marathon - Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

Papillion, NE · Next race 5 Sep 2026

Clark praised the advance communication, heat precautions and finish-line ice cream. She found the concrete paths much hillier than the elevation chart sugge… Jennifer Clark, Participant feedback · maniacfanaticmadness.blog

Run 4 The River Half Marathon

Schenectady, NY · Next race 5 Sep 2026

The repeat runner enjoyed river views, clear markings, welcoming volunteers and the lively finish party. They found point-to-point transport complicated and… Darlene, Half-marathon report · Darlene

Minocqua "No Frills" Marathon

Minocqua, WI · Next race 6 Sep 2026

A 2019 Minocqua runner enjoyed shaded compacted trail, good footing, ample aid and an easy shuttle, reporting a Boston-qualifying finish. His account describ… Sean (related Sean R. review likely same athlete), Participant feedback · findmymarathon.com