As always, Rock n Roll races are great races for first timers, friends and visitors to new cities. Well organized, safe, fun. Dallas was more windy then I expected so it was a good course with a some challenge.

The Litchfield Hills Road Race is ideal if you're looking for a small-town run and are in Connecticut during the summer. It's an institution in the town of Litchfield, and race organizers realize that: they plan an entire weekend around the road race, including a craft fair and a block party.

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The Newport Half Marathon was my first half marathon. The course was flat with beautiful scenery of the Manhattan skyline. The start line and the first few miles were a tight squeeze with all the runners but I imagine that is what ever race is like. Unfortunately, the race occurred the