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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> Official Applefest WebsiteAlso:
> Register On-line
> 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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> Register Online
> 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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> United Technologies Greater Hartford Marathon WebsiteAlso:
> Register online
> Magnificent MauiAfter a bitterly cold winter in many regions of the US, a trip to Maui offers a soothing and much-needed escape to ideal running conditions. And, oh yeah, one of the best marathons in the world.
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> Maui Marathon website
> "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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> UPMC/City of Pittsburgh Marathon websiteAlso:
> Online race registration
> 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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> Official Boston Marathon website
> 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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> Miami Tropical Marathon websiteAlso:
> Online race registration
> 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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> BayState Marathon websiteAlso:
> Online race registration
> 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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> Durango Marathon websiteAlso:
> Online registration
> 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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> United Technologies Greater Hartford Marathon websiteAlso:
> Online race registration
> 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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> Ocean State Marathon website
> 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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> Mount Desert Island Marathon websiteAlso:
> Online race registration
> 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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> Reach the Beach websiteAlso:
> Online race registration
> Maui Marathon, a Runner's ParadiseRunners seeking to combine a marathon with a tropical vacation are unlikely to find a more ideal event than the Maui Marathon, which offers mind-blowing views, top-notch race organization, an intimate race size, and of course Hawaii itself.
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> Maui Marathon websiteAlso:
> Online registration
