Bob Anderson
This point to point course starts near Napa and follows the back road to Sonoma through the wine country. It is not a super fast course but it is very beautiful. Great medals, t-shirts and wine tasting. This race is part of the Destination Race Series.
Spitsbergen Marathon
Monday July 14th, 2025
Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K
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The only marathon in the world with polar bear guards. A unique running experience at 78 degrees north. Run in the Arctic wilderness surrounded by fjords and mountains.
Running a marathon on Svalbard is a unique experience. Temperature-wise, the conditions are ideal. It's not hot and too cold during the mild and dry Arctic summer.
Spitsbergen Marathon is truly an international race. Runners from all over the world gather at 78 degrees north to run in the world's most northern marathon on permanent ground. The local residents of Longyearbyen cheer for everyone, and the town turns into a running hot spot for a few days as the marathon goes on. After the race, there's always a banquetorganized where you'll be served a big, delicious - calorie rich - meal while you get to meet and mingle with the other runners.
Spitsbergen Marathon held the first weekend in June every year. We have 3 distances, as well as Lab and Line race for the youngest.
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Spitsbergen Marathon, Race Date: 2024-06-01, Distance: Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 3:03:54 | Erik Furnes | NOR | |
| 2nd Male | 3:05:38 | Gerwin De Groot | NED | |
| 3rd Male | 3:06:53 | Nikolay Ryabkov | CAN | |
| 4th Male | 3:08:33 | Rune Hodne | NOR | |
| Female | 3:09:38 | Anne M. Karlsen | NOR | |
| 2nd Female | 3:37:58 | Maaike Weerdesteijn | NED | |
| 3rd Female | 3:39:21 | Áine Kenny | IRL | |
| 4th Female | 3:42:03 | Valentyna Getman | NOR |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 3:05:38 | gerwin de groot | ned | |
| M 50-59 | 4:34:01 | matthias kohler | ger | |
| M 60-69 | 4:26:09 | chi-wei chen | tpe | |
| M 70+ | 4:08:41 | tony glaser | msr | |
| F 40-49 | 3:09:38 | anne karlsen | nor | |
| F 50-59 | 5:33:02 | inese robotama | lat | |
| F 60-69 | 4:22:36 | oddny ringheim | nor |
Mesa Falls Marathon
Saturday July 19th, 2025
Ashton, Idaho
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
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The Mesa Falls Marathon and Half Marathon races are point to point courses that begin in the Targhee National Forest near the headwaters of the Warm River and end in the city of Ashton, Idaho. Due to our geographic location and proximity to Yellowstone National Park, a wide variety of wildlife reside in the area including elk, deer, moose, bison, cougars, wolves, and bears. The race committee makes every attempt to clear the race course of unofficial entries prior to the race.
However, recognizing that wildlife may not always follow our course rules, there may be four-legged “bandits” on the course at any point. Runners are reminded to use caution if and when encountering wild animals. Please give elk, deer, moose, and bison the right of way—they are bigger than you! If a bear or cougar are spotted, just remember that you don’t want to be the first runner—nor the last!
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Mesa Falls Marathon, Race Date: 2024-07-20, Distance: Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:50:26 | Cooper Eben | 32 | |
| 2nd Male | 3:00:46 | Matthew Painter | 29 | |
| 3rd Male | 3:07:32 | Eli Byron | 18 | |
| 4th Male | 3:08:14 | Brant Lutz | 49 | |
| Female | 3:15:02 | Penny Parrish | 42 | |
| 2nd Female | 3:24:54 | Megan Natale | 38 | |
| 3rd Female | 3:25:26 | Tausha Spraker | 28 | |
| 4th Female | 3:32:20 | Kamee Zachreson | 34 |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 3:08:14 | Brant Lutz | 49 | |
| M 50-59 | 3:32:30 | Kevin Sweeney | 51 | |
| M 60-69 | 3:54:30 | Allen Johnston | 64 | |
| M 70+ | 5:16:57 | Richard Roth | 73 | |
| F 40-49 | 3:15:02 | Penny Parrish | 42 | |
| F 50-59 | 4:06:17 | Jean Traub | 54 | |
| F 60-69 | 4:25:39 | Sherry Shay | 60 |
The Marathon course features a unique blend of running surfaces including 9.8 miles of gravel roads, 2.8 miles of packed trails along Warm River, and 13.6 miles of pavement and provides spectacular views of the Targhee National Forest, the Teton Mountains, Lower Mesa Falls on the Henryâs Fork of the Snake River, and Warm River. The course starts at an elevation of 6135 ft. and is generally downhill. There is one significant uphill climb from mile 17.1 to mile 19.9 with an elevation gain of 300 ft. in 2.8 miles. The race finishes at 5253 ft. for an overall course elevation loss of 882 ft. Aid stations are located at approximately 2 mile intervals beginning at mile 2.
The Half Marathon starts in the Bear Gulch parking area. The race will start with all of the runners making one complete lap around the parking lot, and then following the trail through the tunnel under the road. Everything will be well marked with flagging, and volunteers to show all the runners the correct path.
Race Start:10k - 7:30am; 5k - -8:00 a.m; Kids Fun Runâ8:15 a.m., All races start and end at the Ashton City Park.
Crazy 8s 8k Run
Saturday July 19th, 2025
Kingsport, TN
Distance: 8K
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Run the World’s Fastest 8K on the world famous figure-8 course on beautiful candle-lit streets with a rousing finish inside J. Fred Johnson Stadium. Crazy 8s is home to womens’ 8-kilometer world record (Asmae Leghzaoui, 24:27.8, 2002), and held the men’s world record (Peter Githuka, 22:02.2, 1996), until it was broken in 2014. Crazy 8s wants that mens’ record back.
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Crazy 8s 8k Run, Race Date: 2024-07-20, Distance: 8k
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 22:26 | Ahmed Muhumed | 26 | |
| 2nd Male | 22:27 | Isai Rodriguez | 26 | |
| 3rd Male | 22:34 | Hillary Bor | 34 | |
| 4th Male | 22:42 | Afewerki Zeru | 26 | |
| Female | 25:40 | Rachel Smith | 33 | |
| 2nd Female | 25:58 | Emma Grace Hurley | 26 | |
| 3rd Female | 26:11 | Natosha Rogers | 21 | |
| 4th Female | 26:17 | Katie Izzo | 27 |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 27:15 | Andrew Parkins | 40 | |
| M 50-59 | 28:54 | Eddie Posey | 52 | |
| M 60-69 | 32:37 | Paul Beers | 67 | |
| M 70+ | 43:57 | Johnny Hopkins | 70 | |
| F 40-49 | 26:31 | Stephanie Bruce | 40 | |
| F 50-59 | 37:45 | Melissa Clemens | 50 | |
| F 60-69 | 47:52 | Sharon Bumgardner | 66 | |
| F 70+ | 57:54 | Cassandra Bainbridge | 77 |
Crazy 8s is world-renowned for its unique figure-8 course, with candle-lit streets, and thrilling stadium finish. Huge crowds gather along the course to cheer for the runners.
In 1996, Peter Githuka from Kenya set a new 8K World Record at Crazy 8’s with a time of 22:03. Asmae Leghzaoui of Morocco broke the women’s world record in 2002 in 24:28. The mens 8K record was broken in 2014 but the womens’ record still stands. The Regional Eye Center offers a $10,008 bonus for the first man to break the existing world record. Michelob Ultra sponsors the $5,000 Dash For The Gold to the first male to cross the finish line in the 8K Run.
Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon
Sunday July 20th, 2025
Sonoma, California
Distance: Half Marathon
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The Napa-to-Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon is not just a race, its a lifestyle experience! Whether you are a dedicated endurance runner or new to the running mindset, focus your sites on this event as part of your vacation schedule. There are plenty of activities to enjoy in the world famous Napa and Sonoma Valleys and the surrounding San Francisco Bay Area.
Runners from all over the world will start amongst the vineyards at Cuvaison Winery in Napa on their way to a classic finish in front of City Hall in Sonoma Plaza. The course runs through the scenic Carneros wine region passing thousands of acres of vineyards, ranches, the Napa/Sonoma Marshes Wildlife Area, wineries and downtown Sonoma.
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About our series:
Destination Races takes you to some of the finest wine regions in the world, providing an opportunity to truly smell, taste and feel the terror of each unique destination. Each event is crafted like a blend of fine red wine, to be enjoyed and savored. Within each event and each location you will see something new, and experience what makes the Wine Country Half Marathons so special. Most races sell out, so make your plans early to come stay and play, the Destination Races way!
This scenic and fast 13.1 mile course starts at Cuvaison Carneros Winery where runners congregate in one of the most beautiful start areas anywhere. YouâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂll warm up next to the winery alongside rows of rolling vineyards and a reservoir. Runners must be dropped at the entrance to the winery by bus or by vehicle in the Domaine Carneros parking lot. There is NO parking there or anywhere near the start area!
Out of the starting gate, youâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂll take a left turn on Duhig Rd. and make your ascent up Butt Burner Hill. Once over the crest itâÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂs a beautiful cruise downhill into the Carneros wine appellation. Enjoy vistas of the Napa-Sonoma Marshes Wildlife Preserve, San Pablo Bay and Mt. Tamalpais in Marin as you wind through hundreds of rolling acres of vineyards and wineries. The course also passes ranches and farms filled with a variety of animals including horses, cows, pigs, sheep, goats, llamas, chickens and donkeys.
Tryavna Ultra
Sunday July 20th, 2025
Tryavna, Bulgaria
Distance: Marathon · 100k · Ultra
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Tryavna is not a coincidentally selected destination – it is one of the most charming cities in Bulgaria, which has preserved the spirit of the mountain, an attractive place for tourists and nature lovers, fond of the unique cuisine of the region and the mountain peace.
Join this adventure to enjoy the scenic views, stunning scenery, architectural landmarks, and a route that will enchant you. You will cross forests, fields and unique places for unique emotions. The route of the long distance runs through the heart of the Balkan cultural heritage – architectural park “Bozhentsi”, an attractive place for tourists from around the world, through beautiful woodlands in eco-park “Bulgarian woman”, through three municipalities and dozens of picturesque villages.
Participants will have the opportunity to cross distances of 141 km, 100km, 76 km, 42 km and 23 km, and all beginners, children, lovers and tourists will have the opportunity to engage in free running short distance of 3 km, with the same start/finish.
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Tryavna Ultra, Race Date: 2022-07-17, Distance: Ultra
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 19:29:28 | Dimitar Marinov | ||
| 2nd Male | 21:34:12 | Иван Геров | ||
| 3rd Male | 22:17:29 | damian smith | ||
| 4th Male | 23:36:49 | MOMOSE MASARU | ||
| Female | 27:00:06 | Gergana Malcheva | ||
| 2nd Female | 27:06:41 | Desislava Tsvetanova | ||
| 3rd Female | 28:47:47 | Maya Taneva | ||
| 4th Female | 31:56:47 | Eliya Atanasova |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
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