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Harrisdirect Seattle Marathon 2005
Seattle, Washington 9810326.20 mi, November 27, 2005, Filed Under: Running
Rolling course with hilly sections and scenic views of downtown Seattle and Lake Washington. RRCA and AIMS certified 26.2 and 13.1 mile course. Course map is available on the race websi ...
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2 Country Music Marathon
Nashville, Tennessee 3720926.20 mi, April 28, 2007, Filed Under: Running
General Race Info The 8th annual Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon will start in Centennial Park and run through Nashville's most scenic sights. 50 bands on 28 entertainment stages ...
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3 Baltimore Running Festival
Baltimore, Maryland 2120126.20 mi, October 15, 2005, Filed Under: Running
The course travels through the many diverse neighborhoods including the scenic Inner Harbor waterfront area, historic Federal Hill and charming Fells Point. The finish stretch takes runners through Ca ...
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4 Estes Park Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K
Estes Park, Colorado 8051726.20 mi, June 19, 2005, Filed Under: Running
The highest paved marathon in the world - and one of the most scenic. Our USAT&F certified course takes you on a spirit-soaring tour of the majestic Estes Valley, gateway to Rocky Mountain National Pa ...
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5 Salt Lake City Marathon
Salt Lake City, Utah 8411126.20 mi, June 3, 2006, Filed Under: Running
Top runners from around the world will enjoy crisp, cool running weather in April, in a setting that surrounds them with snow-capped peaks contrasting with spring blossoms, all along a flat and slight ...
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6 National Marathon
Washington, D.C. 2000126.20 mi, March 25, 2006, Filed Under: Running
The first official marathon in Washington DC since 2002 -- Starts and finishes at RFK Stadium, where the Washington Nationals baseball team plays -- Come be part of America's new ...
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7 Black Mountain Marathon
Black Mountain, North Carolina 2871126.20 mi, February 26, 2005, Filed Under: Running
The Marathon runners start side-by-side with the Challengers (40 mile alternate race that starts at the same time) and duplicate their course to the Black Mountain Gap overlook on the famed Blue Ridge ...
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8 Disney World Marathon
Orlando, Florida 3280126.20 mi, January 8, 2006, Filed Under: Running
Starts at Epcot, with all the lights and music going, tons of Porta Johns at the start, (warm, clean bathrooms in all the parks are open), then off to the Magic Kingdom and a run down Main Street, aro ...
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9 Jacksonville Bank Marathon
Jacksonville, Florida 3221726.20 mi, December 18, 2005, Filed Under: Running
The Jacksonville Marathon course is USA Track and Field certified. The course starts at The Bolles School on San Jose Blvd. and heads South to Mandarin, does a loop and heads back along the St. John's ...
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10 Big Basin Redwoods Trail Marathon and Half Marathon
Boulder Creek, California 9500626.00 mi, October 16, 2004, Filed Under: Running
Looking for a challenging trail run? How about one with scenery to reward your effort? Well, look no further -- nestled in the redwood forests of the Santa Cruz Mountains, this spectacular trail event ...
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11 Big Sur Trail Marathon, Half Marathon and 5 Mile
Big Sur, California 9392026.00 mi, October 7, 2006, Filed Under: Running
JOIN US IN BIG SUR! The Monterey Peninsula boasts a wide range of post-race activities: From the wineries in Carmel Valley, to the eclectic art galleries and fabulous restaurants of Carm ...
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12 Virginia Creeper Marathon
Abingdon, Virginia 2421026.20 mi, March 12, 2006, Filed Under: Running
Very scenic course. Following an out-and-back first two miles on gently rolling Watauga Road, the rest of the race is run on the Virginia Creeper Trail, a former railroad bed. One of the two out-and-b ...
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13 Mount Desert Island Marathon
Bar Harbor, Maine 0460926.20 mi, October 16, 2005, Filed Under: Running
Welcome to the fourth edition of the Mount Desert Island Marathon! Our certified 26.2-mile foot race begins in downtown Bar Harbor, where the first mile out is slightly downhill, which will allow runn ...
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14 Teton Dam Marathon
Rexburg, Idaho 8344026.20 mi, June 14, 2008, Filed Under: Running
EARLY REGISTRATION January 1 – May 31 at 11:59 p.m. LATE REGISTRATION June 1 – June 11 at 11:59 p.m. ($10 late fee applied to entry fee) RUNNER LIMITS PER RACE ONLY 1,500 RUNNERS WILL BE ...
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15 The San Francisco Marathon
San Francisco, California 9410726.20 mi, August 3, 2008, Filed Under: Running
Be a part of the only race that runs on the roadbed of the Golden Gate Bridge! The USAT&F Certified loop course highlights the best of San Francisco. San Francisco's blend of natural beauty, big ci ...
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16 Golden Gate Marathon, Half Marathon and 7 Mile
Sausalito, California 9496526.00 mi, April 1, 2006, Filed Under: Running
JOIN US IN THE MARIN HEADLANDS! As you view San Francisco tucked behind the rolling green hills of the Marin Headlands, you'll liken the image to Dorothy encountering the Emerald City. O ...
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17 RE - MAX Preferred Trailbreaker Marathon
Waukesha, Wisconsin 5318826.00 mi, April 1, 2006, Filed Under: Running
The Marathon course covers approximately four miles of city streets and sidewalks, 15 miles of improved trails (including the Glacial Drumlin Trail), and 7 miles of the Ice Age Trail. Miles 10 through ...
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18 Little Rock Marathon
Little Rock, Arkansas 7220126.20 mi, March 2, 2008, Filed Under: Running
We know why you run! It's the medal. Home of the "world's largest fininsher's medal" - according to "Runner's World". The Little Rock Marathon and companion races are a running and walking tour ...
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19 Portland Marathon
Portland, Oregon 9720526.20 mi, October 9, 2004, Filed Under: Running
Three loop marathon with a fair amount of small hills and one large one at mile 17 well organized and caters to the runner, a large amount of spectators and lots of music a fun one to run. ...
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20 Holualoa Tucson Marathon and the Jim Click Relay
Tucson, Arizona 8572826.20 mi, December 4, 2005, Filed Under: Running
This is a mostly downhill race it drops about 2000 feet. It is mostly gradual. The marathon has about 1500 runners. The course is open for the full marathon for 6 official hours. However, if you s ...
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21 Coeur d'Alene Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5k
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 8381626.20 mi, May 28, 2006, Filed Under: Running
Marathon Course Description: The course begins and ends at North Idaho College. At an elevation of 2391 feet, the 26.2 mile course starts with a large flat loop through the city of Coeu ...
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22 Eugene Marathon
Eugene, Oregon 9740126.20 mi, April 29, 2007, Filed Under: Running
Could you add our event to your calander? Thanks, Richard Maher Race Director for The Eugene Marathon MAJOR MARATHON TO BE HELD IN EUGENE, OREGON Date: May 18t ...
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23 Grandma's Marathon
Duluth, Minnesota 5581626.20 mi, June 17, 2006, Filed Under: Running
Thirty years and still running strong! Join us Thursday, June 15 through Saturday, June 17 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Grandma's Marathon. From day one, this Duluth tradition has highlighted ...
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24 Rock 'N' Roll Marathon
San Diego, California 9212126.20 mi, June 3, 2007, Filed Under: Running
Since it's inception in 1998, The Original Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in San Diego continues to be the leader in merging music and running mile by mile. Voted Best Race and Best Post-Race Party by Competi ...
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25 New Hampshire Marathon
Hebron, New Hampshire 0324126.20 mi, October 4, 2008, Filed Under: Running
16th Annual NH Marathon on Oct. 4, 2008 at 9am at Newfound Memorial Middle School on Lake Street in Bristol, NH. The events for the day include Marathon, 10K, 5K Juddged Race Walk & Health Walk. ...
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26 Shiprock Marathon and Relays
Shiprock, New Mexico 8742026.20 mi, May 6, 2006, Filed Under: Running
23rd Annual Shiprock Marathon & Relays, Half-Marathon, and 10K Trail Walk (non-competitive). Only event of its kind on the Navajo Nation. High desert scenery is spectacular. Course passes by the on ...
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27 Big Island International Marathon
Hilo, Hawaii 9672126.20 mi, March 19, 2006, Filed Under: Running
Beautiful, tropicial, within lush rain forest. First half of race run over wooden bridges with bamboo and waterfalls as a backdrop. After 9 miles the race follows along the Pacific Ocean, hu ...
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28 P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona - Marathon
Phoenix, Arizona 8500626.20 mi, January 18, 2009, Filed Under: Running
The Race: Spend your holiday weekend in Arizona. Perfect running weather, flat, FUN courses and over 60 live bands await at the fourth annual P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marath ...
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29 Chevron Houston Marathon
Houston, Texas 7701026.20 mi, January 15, 2006, Filed Under: Running
The Chevron Houston Marathon invites you to be a part of Houston?s largest single-day sporting event. Combined with the Aramco Houston Half Marathon and Houston Press/Smart Financial 5K, more than 20, ...
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30 Detroit Free Press - Flagstar Bank Marathon
Detroit, Michigan 4822626.20 mi, October 29, 2006, Filed Under: Running
International race crossing US and Canadian borders twice - once via the Ambassador Bridge from Detroit to Windsor and once via the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel from Windsor to Detroit. Offering the ONLY un ...
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31 The Toronto Marathon
Toronto, Ontario M5P 2X826.20 mi, October 16, 2005, Filed Under: Running
The 11th annual Toronto Marathon will run through the streets of Toronto on Sunday, October 16, 2005 with 33 + countries represented, 50,000 + spectators, 12,000 participants and 1,200 volunteers. Th ...
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32 Whistlestop Marathon
Ashland, Wisconsin 5480626.20 mi, October 14, 2006, Filed Under: Running
The WhistleStop Marathon, Half-Marathon and Relays is a point-to-point course to be held on the Tri-County Corridor, a rail-trail recently paved with limestone gravel. The course offers a flat and fa ...
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33 Columbus Marathon
Columbus, Ohio 4321526.20 mi, October 17, 2006, Filed Under: Running
The 25th Anniversary Columbus Marathon, slated for October 17, 2004, is presented by Nationwide and supported by Alaskan Falls, WOW! Internet and Cable and Delta Airlines. The race will feature more t ...
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34 Potomac River Run Marathon and Half
Alexandria, Virginia 2230726.20 mi, May 7, 2006, Filed Under: Running
What you get: 26.2 miles (or 13.1 miles) of park trails ? a runner?s paradise (except for the hills) Shady, paved course through forest alongside Potomac River and George Washington Memorial Parkway. ...
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