Summer Marathons (Read 2220 times)

You can try here .... http://www.runningintheusa.com/ They have an advanced search feature. I am planning to run the Lehigh Valley Health Network Marathon, which is September 13. It might be hard to find something earlier than that.

Marathonguide also has a listing by date. This is very useful.

Other than the two Jeff mentioned, the only other one I found realtively close was called the Self-Transendence Marathon. In Nyack. New York. On a Tuesday. http://www.srichinmoyraces.org/us/races/marathon_rockland

I am not sure when the Grand Island Marathon closes, but I ran it in 2005 and it was amazing. The field is relatively small, so you may run parts of it alone. I ran almost all of it alone, but I loved the time alone to take in the view. For a trail marathon, it is pretty fast. I actually ran faster there than I did at Boston the same year. It is mostly single track but not a lot of tough hills. There is a short section along the beach that can be a little tough and it is possible to get turned in the wrong direction for a few seconds, but overall an easy course to run and follow. You will run around the perimeter of the island and get some amazing views of the lake and cliffs. The cool breezes off Lake Superior will keep the temperatures in the 50s or 60s and it is almost entirely in the shade. This is my favorite marathon. MTA: Running a marathon on the dirt didn't tear up my legs at all compared to running on concrete and asphault.

Anyone know if the Air Force marathon in OH on 9/19 fills up quickly. Am hoping to run the half and DH is really looking forward to it as he is an Air Force Vet. wbertha

No it doesn't. Certainly not quickly.

srlopez, I can't make any of your race reports for 2009 open up.

Because I haven't published any yet, alas. I've learned that I have a limited amount of 'writing words' in my brain/fingers that I can use each week, and I've been working on something else. Once I've used up my weekly words, it's too hard to get motivated to write more. Anyway, depending on what happens at monday's doctor appointment, I should be able to get one or two out next week. Keep checking! Eat local products! Buy war bonds!