Are you a thrill-seeking runner looking for your next big challenge? Look no further than the Big Five Marathon in the Limpopo province of South Africa. Known as the “world’s wildest marathon,” this race is not for the faint of heart. The stunning surroundings are reason enough to take on the challenge but add in the fact that it takes place in the heart of a wildlife reserve, and you have a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Read on to learn more about […]
The Peachtree Road Race: A Summer Tradition for Atlantans Every year on July 4th, the bustling city of Atlanta, Georgia comes together to celebrate America's independence in a unique way- by running the Peachtree Road Race. This 10K race is not only the largest 10K in the world, but it is also a summer tradition that brings residents and visitors of all ages together for a morning of fun, exercise, and patriotism. In this blog post, we will explore the […]
Course HighlightsFoot Traffic Flat lives up to its name — the course on Sauvie Island, a pastoral island just northwest of Portland, is famously flat, making it one of Oregon's premier PR courses. Runners traverse the island's farm roads and levee paths with sweeping views of the Columbia River and the Coast Range. The marathon course closes at 11:30 a.m. (5.5-hour limit), while the half, quarter marathon, and 5K all follow the same scenic route at shorter distances.Race DetailsHeld every […]
The Zermatt Marathon is a world-class mountain race in the Swiss Alps, featuring a grueling ascent from St. Niklaus to the Riffelberg or Gornergrat with iconic views of the Matterhorn. Course Highlights The Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful yet challenging mountain races in Europe. The course begins in the picturesque village of St. Niklaus, located in the deepest valley of Switzerland. From there, runners embark on a journey that ascends through the breathtaking […]
The Mount Marathon Race is a legendary mountain running event in Seward, Alaska, featuring a grueling 3.1-mile course with nearly 3,000 feet of vertical gain. Course Highlights The Mount Marathon Race is world-renowned for its brutal verticality and technical terrain, offering a challenge that belies its relatively short 3.1-mile distance. From the starting line on 4th Avenue, runners face an immediate and unrelenting ascent of nearly 3,000 feet. The course is famous for its extreme steepness, with an average slope […]
