Cincinnati is built on seven hills, so anticipate a challenge! However, there is so much crowd support along the route, you might not even notice! There are aid and cheer stations everywhere! Twizzlers and Swedish fish are handed out by agruntsa� and asquealersa� along the route, along with graHAM crackers and

The Balboa Park 8 Miler is one of my favorite local races. It combines both road and trail running through one of the biggest draws to America's Finest City. Even though Balboa Park is essentially my back yard and I run in the park frequently, I still love participating in this

This was my first marathon, and my current home race. Registration is relatively inexpensive if you sign to early, which I appreciate. The expo and pickup were large and went smoothly. On race day, I wish they started later due to the cold of November mornings. I