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Australian Outback Marathon

Saturday July 26th, 2025
Urulu, Australia
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 11Km · 6km
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Make the Australian Outback Marathon the running event of your year!

Although this race is popular with local runners, for most, it’s a once in a lifetime experience. It’s not every day marathoners get to take in the stunning views of Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) as the kilometres tick by.

Enjoyed by both professional runners, club runners, casual runners and beginners, there are events for all running levels including the full marathon, half marathon, 11km and 6km fun runs. In addition to its beauty, the course is relatively flat, with only a couple inclines and sand dunes. Most of the course is on unsealed roads, bush tracks and soft-sand trails, with a few small sand dunes and plenty of Australia’s famed “Red Earth” thrown in for good measure.

Our itineraries are designed to suit all budgets and travel plans. Each package includes shuttle services, first class accommodation, and guaranteed race entry. Whichever event you intend to enter, do it today so you don’t miss out!

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Australian Outback Marathon, Race Date: 2024-07-27, Distance: Marathon
Division Time Name Age Home
Male 3:02:57 Karl FLEMING AUS
2nd Male 3:11:39 Logan CALDER NZL
3rd Male 3:24:26 Pontus SJOBLOM ALA
4th Male 3:31:13 Markus GIGL AUT
Female 3:40:24 Bea WEBB AUS
2nd Female 3:44:03 Katherine GAMBLE AUS
3rd Female 3:57:06 Caity GRAHAM AUS
4th Female 4:00:42 Emily EATON AUS
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Australian Outback Marathon

Setting off in a south-Westerly direction from the start/finish area, the ground underfoot turns from a graded bush road to a genuine bush fire-trail, with a combination of packed and soft, red earthy sand underfoot. After approximately 3km you will cross the Lassiter Highway and turn north-west for another 3km. Look out for stunning views of Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) on your left.

Please notethat the course can be quite “sandy” depending on the weather conditions in the previous couple of months

The course then turns in a north-easterly direction for another 2km and the ground changes once again from a desert track back to an unsealed but graded road. After approximately 8km you hit one of the few sealed roads on the course, Mala Road, which takes you through the village of Yulara on your way to more off-road trails. After crossing both Giles Road and Coote Road, a brief turn due North takes you back onto the red earth as you head up towards Connellan Airport.

You start to head back towards the start/finish area after approximately 12km. There are a few small dunes to navigate here with some spectacular views of Uluru awaiting you over almost every tiny bump in the road.

The 15km mark sees you cross a different sectiuon of the Lassiter Highway and another short stretch of sealed road awaits you before you head off once again into the bush. After approximately 18.5km you will take a left turn where a 5km stretch of pure Australian Outback awaits you, and there are once again some truly amazing views to be had here. Look out for the view at the top of Jem’s Dune which is almost exactly half-way.

At around 22.5km you take a right followed by a left (approx. 200m) and you start the trip home. Utilising some of the tracks near the resort, you take a long, meandering loop over a small dune and continue on until you hit the track at the 26km mark. This marks the way back to the finish and you are now 3/5ths of the way back.

After once again crossing the Lassiter Highway you will get to see some fantastic views of Kata Tjuta, especially in the 30km-32km stretch. Back through Yulara village at around 32.5km sees you once again on Mala Road, the only sealed section of the course, with the red earth once again waiting to welcome you at around 36km. Here you will also get to see the twin sights of Kata Tjuta on your left and Uluru on your right.

From here it is plain sailing all the way to the finish line, with yet more breath-taking views to inspire you over the last few kilometres.

The entire course is relatively flat from a topographical point of view but there are a few little inclines here and there. A couple of short sand dunes also make an appearance and whilst they are not long or high they will certainly feel like a challenge when running up them. The views at the top will certainly make the effort worthwhile.

Underfoot can get a little soft in places but this is “the red earth” after all!

Idaho Falls Marathon

Saturday July 26th, 2025
Idaho Falls, ID
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 5K
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Each mile of the full marathon, half-marathon, and 5K courses will be marked with road markings and some volunteers. Please review the map in advance so you are familiar with the course.Each turn will be clearly marked by a sign and volunteers.Please obey their instructions; they are there for your protection and safety. You can see the interactive map on our website.

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Idaho Falls Marathon, Race Date: 2024-07-27, Distance: Marathon
Division Time Name Age Home
Male 3:12:34 Brecken Okerlund 23
2nd Male 3:13:00 Taylor Whitehead 33
3rd Male 3:28:00 Bryant Call 32
4th Male 3:29:59 Matthew Naughton 25
Female 3:34:21 Raegan Hart 21
2nd Female 3:53:48 Katelyn Weiss 22
3rd Female 4:05:48 Melissa MllFrazho 37
4th Female 4:15:59 Ava Daniel 17
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San Francisco Marathon Weekend

Sunday July 27th, 2025
San Francisco, California
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 5K · Ultra
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The San Francisco Marathon (Full Marathon, 1st Half Marathon, 2nd Half Marathon, 5K and Ultra marathon) will fill San Francisco’s streets. The course is both challenging and rewarding. You’ll enjoy waterfront miles along the Embarcadero, Fisherman’s Wharf, and Crissy Field; feel your heart pound as you race across the Golden Gate Bridge; speed past landmarks like Coit Tower, Golden Gate Park, and AT&T Park; and pound the pavement through San Francisco’s liveliest neighborhoods like Haight-Ashbury and The Mission. Take on our Full Marathon, 1st Half Marathon, 2nd Half Marathon, 5K, or Ultra marathon distance and join over 25,000 runners in this breathtaking and scenic race.

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Jean Pommier
A mythical visit of the cosmopolitan City of the Bay.
Karen Baysinger
I ran the 1st half in 2009, the 2nd half in 2010, and the full in 2015. Gorgeous views surround every part of this event, and then you get to run across the Golden Gate Bridge. Course support is what you should expect from a larger event. Because of some of the hilly terrain and restrictive parking there is not heavy crowd support but I didn't mind....the scenery was what got me through. Yes, like I said, it's hilly but I find that to be a positive rather than a negative for the change-up of muscle use. I must say this race has excellent swag as well.
Bob Anderson
I have run the second half marathon three times. There is no better way to see SF. I will do this one again.
San Francisco Marathon Weekend, Race Date: 2024-07-28, Distance: Marathon
Division Time Name Age Home
Male 2:22:30 Charlie Lawrence 29
2nd Male 2:28:19 Michael Vernau 25
3rd Male 2:31:58 Jack Rager 26
4th Male 2:32:32 Matthew Walker 24
Female 2:52:10 Jenna Wolfrum 24
2nd Female 2:55:12 Itzu Villarce 34
3rd Female 2:58:51 AIDE LAURA HERNANDEZ RIVERA 39
4th Female 2:59:23 Thia Angelo 36
Division Time Name Age Home
M 40-49 2:42:44 Tesfaye Wosene 43
M 50-59 2:56:50 Andre Bouwer 55
M 60-69 3:22:10 JOSE MACARIO SOTO AGUILAR 60
M 70+ 4:22:27 Laura Atilano 72
F 40-49 3:06:56 Georgina Goode 41
F 50-59 3:30:02 Heidi Egeberg Johansen 50
F 60-69 3:57:57 Jung Y Kim 62
F 70+ 4:53:18 Karla Kirkwood 70
San Francisco Marathon Weekend


Wharf to Wharf

Sunday July 27th, 2025
Santa Cruz, California
Distance: 6 miles
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Each year, on the fourth Sunday in July, thousands of runners from across America and around the globe return to Santa Cruz, California for the annual six-mile race to Capitola-by-the-Sea.

First run in 1973 by a handful of locals, the Wharf to Wharf Race today enjoys a gourmet reputation in running circles worldwide. Its scenic, seaside setting, perfect weather, and festive beach party atmosphere make it a favorite of casual joggers and elite athletes alike. Limited to 15,000 runners on a first-come-first-served basis, its field sells out months in advance. Runners are thrilled just to get in! While most come for sun, fun, and fitness reasons, serious athletes run to test their mettle against the best.

The race draws an elite, international field. Runners know that a good showing at Wharf to Wharf is a guaranteed boost to their running career. The roll of past champions numbers several Olympic stars. Widely acclaimed "The best little road race in California", Wharf to Wharf is the biggest summer event of its kind on the West Coast and a boon to local business, annually infusing more than four million dollars into the Santa Cruz County economy.

Industry figures calculate that it brings more than a million dollars annually to Santa Cruz County. It receives broad print and electronic media attention, is highlighted in all running industry publications as one of the top races in America, is broadcast live on radio and aired on local cable television throughout each year.




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Bob Anderson
I had heard so much about this race over the years. I ran this race as one of my 50 in 2012. Loved it! It sells out fast. Be sure to sign up at least three months in advance.
Steve Kettmann
I love this event - can't beat the backdrop, and the scene is fun. I do wish there weren't quite so many people on the course walking, even right at the start when they clearly got out there somehow before those of us running started.
Wharf to Wharf, Race Date: 2024-07-28, Distance: 6 miles
Division Time Name Age Home
Male 27:03 Evert Silva 24
2nd Male 27:03 Aidan Reed 26
3rd Male 27:05 Matt Baxter 29
4th Male 27:16 Ali Abdilmana 22
Female 30:29 Everlyn Kemboi 28
2nd Female 30:33 Dominique Scott 32
3rd Female 30:52 Kayley Delay 25
4th Female 30:55 Atsede Baysa 29
Division Time Name Age Home
M 40-49 30:56 Jay Thomson 45
M 50-59 34:04 Jim Kuch 55
M 60-69 35:59 Charlie Bailey 61
M 70+ 42:53 Oscar Andrade 74
F 40-49 37:13 Diana Jauregui 40
F 50-59 36:11 Emily Wetmore 50
F 60-69 41:57 Karyn Hoffman 61
F 70+ 46:31 Suzan Rowan 71
Wharf to Wharf

The scenic six-mile race is run on gently rolling hills in local seaside streets. The weather conditions for race morning are typically perfect: cool, 60 degrees, calm and foggy, but by noon, the skies are clear and warm.

After a year of detour, which prevented the race from running along the Santa Cruz Harbor on Lake Ave./5th Ave., the race will return to its traditional route.

START:The race begins at the corner of Beach & Cliff St, near the Santa Cruz Wharf.

MILE 1:The first mile is flat and picturesque, as you run alongside the iconic Giant Dipper in front of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. At the end of the first mile, you reach the base of the races biggest hill – a fairly steep, yet short hill that overlooks the Pacific Ocean & Boardwalk.

MILE 2-4:The next 3 miles are gently rolling with frequent breezes as you dip in and out of ocean views.

MILE 5:Mile 5 is flat and hugs the coastline by the legendary surf spots, “The Hook“ and “Pleasure Point.”

MILE 6:The final mile drifts through local seaside streets… once the ocean reappears; it’s all downhill to the finish.

FINISH:The Finish Line is at the corner of Cliff & Wharf Rd by the Capitola Wharf.


Bogota Half Marathon

Sunday July 27th, 2025
Bogota, CO
Distance: Half Marathon
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The Bogotá International Half Marathon, or mmB as it is traditionally known, is an annual road running competition over a half marathon distance 21.0975 kilometres (13.1094 mi) taking place in Bogotá, Colombia in late July or early August. Established in 2000, it holds IAAF Gold Label Road Race status, making it the first and thus far only South American race to achieve this accreditation. The competition features both elite and popular (or recreational) sections within the half marathon and 10K races. Around 45,000 runners take part in the competition's events each year.

Both courses at the race have a point-to-point format. The half marathon course starts at Bolívar Square and heads north past Avenida Jiménez and Parque Nacional, before turning west at Unicentro shopping centre. The course continues heading west, passing the Salitre Mágico amusement park, and finishes at Simón Bolívar Park. The 10K race has identical start and finishing points, but follows a more direct path between the two – heading north on Calle 26 then switching to Calle 53 which goes directly past Bolívar Park.

The elite race has featured a number of high profile runners, including former marathon world record holder and champion Catherine Ndereba, two-time Saint Silvester Road Race winner James Kwambai, Olympic medallist and New York City Marathon champion Joyce Chepchumba and 2005 World Half Marathon champion Fabiano Joseph. The race is not typically conducive to fast times as the city is located at 2,600 meters above sea level, some 8,530 feet, a factor which inhibits long distance runners. However, it is considered a perfect training ground for professional athletes and runners looking to run the World's Marathon Majors in Berlin, Chicago and New York happening in the fall each year.

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Bogota Half Marathon, Race Date: 2024-07-28, Distance: Half Marathon
Division Time Name Age Home
Male 1:03:05 Erza Tanui
2nd Male 1:03:06 Philemon Kiplimo
3rd Male 1:04:51 Edward Koonyo
4th Male 1:06:03 Second Jami
Female 1:14:00 Gladys Kwamoka
2nd Female 1:14:29 Daisy Kimeli
3rd Female 1:15:42 Leidy Lozano
4th Female 1:17:13 Angrela Tanui
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Bogota Half Marathon



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