Marathon
Applefest, The Most Rewarding and Beautiful Half-Marathon in the NortheastThe Applefest Half Marathon in Hollis, New Hampshire provides more awards and rewards than any other half marathon. And it travels a beautiful, scenic, rural New England course in peak foliage season. This run is beautiful; it is rewarding, it is Applefest. Many run just for the post-race food—especially the famous apple crisp—or the beautiful long-sleeve T's. And this year, they have added a relay—a relay that is already generating tremendous interest.
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Mount Desert Island: The Way Marathon Running Was Meant to BeLike everything else in life, marathon running goes in cycles. Years ago, 26.2-mile races were held on courses of all kinds: some hilly, some flat, some in between.
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The 10th Annual United Technologies Greater Hartford Marathon - World-Class Destination, World-Class RaceThe United Technologies Greater Hartford Marathon is simply one of the best in the Western Hemisphere. The course is alive with natural beauty, history, technology, and wonderful architecture; Connecticut packs more interesting sites and experiences than any state—and Hartford is right in the middle of it all. With six events in one, Hartford is your marathon.
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"Go Long!"At the UPMC/City of Pittsburgh Marathon, a football-stadium finish at the home of the Steelers caps a 26-mile celebration of Pittsburgh, a true neighborhood city.
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Runner's Escape: The Bermuda International Race WeekendThis mid-winter celebration of running offers the perfect antidote for the malaise of the cold-weather runner.
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Something About Boston: The Boston MarathonAs registration opens for the 107th Boston Marathon, the gold standard of the marathon world continues to drive and inspire thousands of runners. Here's why.
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Sunshine in February: the Miami Tropical MarathonOrganizers of Miami's new marathon have the ambitious goal of making it one of the top destination marathons in the world. With a scenic course, top talent and an undeniable vacation allure, they just might pull it off.
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The Best Boston Qualifier: the BayState MarathonWhat began as a small local marathon has earned a rep as the world's best race to qualify for the Boston Marathon.
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Wild West: the Durango MarathonThis new Colorado marathon features gorgeous views of red rock cliffs and snow-capped mountains. And, oh yeah, a lung-banging altitude of 6500 feet.
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Washington Raced Here: the United Technologies Greater Hartford MarathonHartford's history and scenery combine with a flat, fast course for a sublime fall marathon and an ideal Boston qualifier.
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Pro-Providence: The Brooks Pharmacy Ocean State MarathonTop-shelf race organization and a fresh urban course have built a loyal cadre of runners for Rhode Island's Ocean State Marathon. And word is spreading.
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Down East, Uphill: The Mount Desert Island MarathonA new marathon in and around Maine's Acadia National Park promises hefty portions of scenery, New England culture, vibrant fall colors and, yes, hills aplenty.
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Reach the Beach Relay, a Road Trip for AdultsTeams of 12 tackle 200 miles of New England countryside in a 24-hour, all-night runfest that is one of running's most social events.
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