I've heard and known about the Rehoboth Seashore Marathon for a couple of years now, and everyone told me it was a fantastic race, so when I had the chance to run it this year, I was absolutely thrilled!

I got to the expo in the afternoon the day before. The expo was set up in a tent outdoors. It wasn't the biggest setup, but it was still easy to find everything you needed. The bib pickup was smooth, the Brooks tech long sleeve shirts we received are amazing, and there was plenty of race swag available to purchase if interested. There was a backdrop outside of the tent for pictures too, which I liked! The parking along the roads was free both for packet pick-up and race day, and it was really easy to find a spot to park with so much open space. One race day, I got there about an hour before the race and was able to basically park in a spot that just about as close to the finish line as possible!

The race itself is a fairly flat and fast course, which is great for those looking to run a fast time, set a PR, or qualify for Boston! The relatively easy elevation profile makes this also a great race for anyone running their first marathon or looking for something that isn't hilly. We got to run on the boardwalk for mile 3, which was lots of fun. The crowds along the boardwalk were great, and the scenic views of the beach were wonderful. The race proceeds to a trail for a good portion, which really allowed us to take in the scenery around the Rehoboth Beach area. The out-and-back design for a good chunk of the race meant you would see lots of other runners throughout the race, which was exciting, and runners were all cheering each other on, which made for such a positive race environment. The aid stations were great, and the volunteers were also nice and fantastic. They were stocked with water and Gatorade, and one of the latter aid stations also had a variety of gels of different flavors.

The race atmosphere itself was fantastic. The community is great, and there were people lined up along the course at various locations throughout the race cheering you on. Lots of friends and family members of runners were cheering and holding up signs along the trails and roads, and there were many people in the neighborhoods who came out to support the runners, which was great for lifting spirits and getting you through the latter stages of the race! The race management is part of what makes this such a great race and a big reason for why people love coming back here year after year, and I couldn't agree more.

The photographers did a great job of capturing those race moments, and I got some amazing pictures! The race photos were available to download for free within 1-2 days after the race, which is not something that you often find at other big marathons or races, so that was a big plus as well.

Overall, this was a fantastic race, and I couldn't have asked for a better race to complete my second full marathon! I'll definitely be back and look forward to bringing some friends along with me next time. 10/10 would recommend!

I took part in the Virtual At-Home Edition of the Falmouth Road Race this year in 2023. It was such a fun experience! Throughout the months leading up to the race, I was able to connect with many runners also taking part in either the at-home or in-person versions of the race, which was great for building up a community!

The At-Home edition of the race was fantastic! It provides great flexibility for those who want to take part in such a great tradition and incredible event but may not be able to make it to the in-person race for various reasons. The 7 mile distance is pretty unique in the running/racing world, and it definitely creates a fun and unique challenge for training and race day! One of the awesome things about the At-Home edition is that you can create and map out your own course in the comfort of your hometown or wherever you may be during race week. You also have several days to complete the 7 miles and can either do them all at once (as I did), or spread out over the course of several days, which makes it a great race for anyone!

The race kit/package came in a fun box and had everything, including your bib, finisher medal, BibBoards bib fasteners, a commemorative coffee mug, a reusable shopper bag, MV sea salts, and even sidewalk chalk so you that you could create and draw out your own personal finish line, which I thought was really cool and unique to the race and provided a fun way to personalize that finish line feeling we all love!

This was such a fantastic experience, and I loved being a part of it and would definitely recommend it to everyone!

The Great Race is a staple among Pittsburgh running races, and for good reason. This year, the event featured a 10k, 5k, and the One GREAT Challenge, which involved running the 5k first followed by the 10k. I chose to run the challenge this year, and it was an incredible experience. The 5k course is actually the back half of the 10k course, so getting to run that portion of the course prepared me well for what to expect going into the 10k. There is a part of the course running up towards Duquesne University that is a fair stretch of continuous uphill, but after that's it all downhill from there. Many people will say that this is their go-to race for setting a new PR for either the 5k and 10k, and that remains true year after year. The course itself navigates you through different parts of Pittsburgh, and at one point you get a great view from a decent elevation of Pittsburgh. The finish line area is full of crowds of people cheering you on to the finish line, and the post-race festivities are fantastic as always. If you run the challenge, you'll earn not only the 5k medal and 10k medal, but also a third medal for the One GREAT Challenge. The attendance for this event is hard to match, and the popularity and spirit of the race are part of what make it so special and the biggest 10k race in Pennsylvania (and one of the biggest in the country).

The Fleet Feet Liberty Mile is one of the faster road race courses you'll find yourself coming across. This event takes Friday Night Lights to another level with the incredible atmosphere and crowds of people surrounding the course (whether gathered to cheer on runners or enjoying an evening out in Pittsburgh at a restaurant on an outdoor patio). The course is a fairly straightforward one down Penn Ave before turning to come back on Liberty Ave. The very flat nature of this course makes for a perfect opportunity to PR your mile time! P3R always does a fantastic job of putting on races in Pittsburgh, and this one is no exception! The t-shirt / swag was great, and some of us (myself included) even won a bonus prize for having our randomly selected elite runner win the mile! With how short this distance is and having the elite runners go last, it's also a great opportunity to meet some elite athletes, which is really cool experience.

This was my first marathon, and it truly was the experience of a lifetime and one I'll never forget. P3R does a fantastic job with all of their races throughout the year, and this one tops them all! The atmosphere is incredible, and getting to run through so many neighborhoods of Pittsburgh and experience what Pittsburgh is all about, from the people to the bridges to the rivers to the energy, is nothing short of incredible. The course itself is well designed and features a number of bridges and hills, which can offer quite a challenge from an elevation standpoint. There are plenty of hydration and aid stations throughout the entire course, as well as lots of bystanders willing to help out as well with snacks and drinks (it's one of the things I love about the people of Pittsburgh). The expo beforehand was fantastic, and the swag was great. There were plenty of opportunities for some great photos as well before, during, and after the race. Being from the Pittsburgh area, I can't speak necessarily to lodging, but there are plenty of affordable parking garages and nearby areas you can park at that are fairly accessible. All in all, this is a race that should be on everyone's bucket list!