The 5K trail is a flat, fast and sometimes slightly technical run that crosses over the San Diego River and runs past the historic Old Mission Dam before entering Oak Canyon. Here the trail becomes more narrow with a short technical area that will require runners to “trail hop” around rocks. The course will be a mix of double and single track trails with a section of about half of a mile on road.

The 15K is another story. 15K runners will ascend a steep, ¾ mile hill at mile 2 encountering their first aid station at the top. After reaching the top, runners will wind down into the canyon on a combination of narrow single track and fire road trails. After reaching the second aid station runners will descend into Suycott Wash making their way towards South Fortuna Mountain and the “Stairway to Heaven”. When runners reach the stairway they will ascend up South Fortuna on steps that have been carved into the mountain. Once at the top their efforts are rewarded with spectacular views of the valley. Runners now make their way to the 3rd aid station (which was also aid station #1) before descending the steep ¾ mile hill and entering Oak Canyon. Oak Canyon is rocky and technical but eventually eases up as runners make their way over historic Old Mission Dam and the San Diego River before turning left for a short half-mile of road. After turning left off the road you will finish with a stretch of double track trails returning to the finish area.

Chase your dreams at the Happiest Race on Earth for the 2012 Disneyland® Half Marathon Weekend on August 31- September 2, 2012. Imagination is your destination on this 13.1-mile course that winds through the City of Anaheim, California and the Disneyland® Resort. Run through Sleeping Beauty Castle and discover the treasures that lie in Disney California Adventure® Park while high-fiving your favorite Disney Characters along the way. There's a little magic around every corner for the whole family!

Technical, mostly single track trail run...good climbs and descents...feet could easily get wet...prepare to leave dirty!

Packet pick-up at Vertical Runner on Friday, August 31st from 12pm to 6pm.  Race Day packet pick-up from 6am to 6:45am

The 3rd Annual Francis Marion Dirt Dash Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk is happy to announce the addition of a 12k (7.5 mile) run! The Francis Marion Dirt Dash is also one of two South Carolina event's that have been named as a Trail Runner Magazine 2012 Trophy Series event!

This event will take place in the Francis Marion National Forest. Participants will gather at the Sewee Visitors Center prior to entering the forest. Once in the forest, participants will be corralled based on the event that they are participating in. Half Marathon participants will start at 7:00AM followed by the 12k and 5k Run/Walk participants. A portion of the proceeds from the Half Marathon help support the Mount Pleasant Fire Department's Wildland Firefighting Program. A portion of the proceeds from the 12k event will be donated to the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center for cancer research in the name of Troy and Renee' Thomas. A portion of the proceeds from the 5k event will go towards finding a cure for Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva.

We welcome you to the 4th Annual Running For The Wells 10k/6k presented by Injinji Performance Toe Socks on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at Sports Basement in the beautiful San Francisco Presidio in San Francisco, CA at 9:00 am. Prior to the run at 8:30 am, our event features guest speakers William Kasiyre of World Harvest Mission to talk about the water well projects you're supporting as well as San Francisco Giants pitchers Jeremy Affeldt and Javier Lopez.

This is a classic race with something for everyone! From PR's to a 13.1 mile block party, you are sure to fit in. The scenic course displays Philadelphia's rich history and offers rockin' tunes from live bands every mile. Average race day temperature starts at 63°F and rises to 70°F by the time you cross the finish. Join the tradition, and ROCK Philly!

Reach new heights without the climb! Lace up your running shoes and explore Mile High City-- where urban sophistication meets outdoor adventure. The 2012 event starts and finishes just steps away from the State Capitol. It winds through downtown Denver, passing many of Denvers major landmarks: the Public Library, the Denver Art Museum, Larimer Square, Pepsi Center, Union Station, and Coors Field. Then, its green, green, green as the course tours through City Park, Cheesman Park, and Washington Park. Mile High City comes alive with runners and spectators, creating a community-wide celebration that culminates with a rockin post race celebration at the Finish Line Festival in Civic Center Park.

The Noble Canyon 50k is run each year in the beautiful mountains in east San Diego county. The race is run on National Forest land. Like last year, the 2012 course will start at the Al Bahr Shrine Camp,& immediately connect with the Laguna trail, go down & then back up Noble Canyon, loop around the PCT, reconnect with the Lagunas, and finish back at the Al Bahr Shrine Camp. Some have described it as a lollipop shaped course.

The Noble Canyon 50k was established by the San Diego Bad Rats, these experienced ultrarunners man each aid station. 

Gill and Francesca are very excited to announce the creation of the Ultra Race of Champions (UROC). The goal of the Ultra Race of Champions is to create the Championship Event for the sport of Ultra Distance Running. The Ultra Race of Champions brings together annually the year’s best ultra runners in the first ever formal Ultra Running Championship Event, while encouraging runners of all abilities to come out and run! The annual Ultra Race of Champions "UROC" 100K race, along with its sister events, the Über Rock 50K and the Cruxy Half Marathon, will take place at Wintergreen Resort in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.

For two days, over 60 exhibitors will offer free samples, showcase the latest in running gear, sports apparel, health & nutritional information and much more. Pick up some last-minute race essentials before race day and be sure to visit the Brooks Official Merchandise Store. All runners must visit the expo to pick up their race number, swag bag and t-shirt

This is a BONA FIDE Eagle Endurance, LLC trail event and we are proud to announce the 2nd annual River Otter 10k Trail Relay! This event will be held on the Awendaw Passage leg of the Palmetto Trail in Awendaw, SC. This event will start at the canoe and kayak launch at the end of Rosa Green Road. Participants will run 3.1(ish) miles, complete a task (to prove you were there) and run back to the start, tag your teammate. Your teammate will then run the same route and complete a task as well! If you don't complete the task, you are disqualified! The task will be explained prior to the start of the event and will be very easy!

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is the pinnacle of achievement for elite athletes and everyday runners alike. On Sunday, October 7, 2012, runners from all 50 states and more than 100 countries will set out to accomplish a personal dream. Following are all the details participants need to make sure they are ready for race day.

Choose to Run Long Beach this year. Starting and finishing in Downtown Long Beach. After running on the Beach Path, you’ll run through Marine Stadium, past Blair Field and then out through the student filled cheer alley at California State University, Long Beach. Re-trace your steps back to downtown, and you’ll be greeted back into Downtown by cheering fans, family and the great sounds and energy at the Finish Line Festival. It’s a race that can’t be missed!

Both the 50K and 100K courses will run in a counterclockwise direction along the Gerard Hiking Trail and will run from Titusville Middle School in downtown Titusville to the park office in the Petroleum Center. This route is a unique mix of both urban and rural scenery that will keep runners engaged throughout the race.

The Raptor Ridge half marathon is an out-n-back course that begins with 4.5 miles of flat and fast jeep road that winds east towards the San Diego Safari Park and Raptor Ridge. The single track up Raptor Ridge is completely runnable for stronger runners. Runners who are not as strong should expect to “do some hiking” up to the top. At the top you are rewarded by views of the entire valley. October is a gorgeous time of year and the view at the top of the ridge is impressive. As you continue down the other side of Raptor Ridge you really make up time. Lean into the hill and run fast down the opposite side as you make your way back into the flats and towards your turnaround point.

Join us for the 2nd annual Solutia Rock ‘n’ Roll St. Louis Marathon & ½ Marathon on October 21, 2012! Marvel at the soaring arch, savor the delectable cuisine and experience the bustling riverfront as you get ready to rock 13.1 or 26.2 miles!

Annual marathon held in Arlington, Virginia and Washington, DC. The mission of the MCM is to promote physical fitness, generate community goodwill and showcase the organizational skills of the United States Marine Corps.
The MCM was established in 1976 and is currently the fifth largest marathon in the United States and the ninth largest in the world. The race field of 30,000 is composed of runners from all 50 states and the District of Columbia and more than 50 countries. The MCM is known as "The People's Marathon" because it is open to all runners ages 14 and above and is the largest marathon not to offer prize money.

The 2012 race features a loop course starting and finishing at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles. Enjoy live music and cheer teams every mile on course. Plus, bring your entourage and rock out to the Post Race Concert!

Taste the flavor of sweet Southern charm at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Savannah Marathon & ½ Marathon on November 3, 2012! Experience the intrigue and ambiance of the city while running to the beat of rock, country, jazz and blues. Find your Southern drawl and rock out in Savannah!

Nov. 3rd, 2012 at 7:00 am 50K, 60K, 70K and 50 mile run on the greenways in and around downtown Nashville, TN. The course is about 80% paved and 20% grass trails. Of the paved portion, 90% are trails that are part of the downtown Nashville Greenways system. The other 10% is a bike trail along Davidson Street in East Nashville.

A Journey through Alamo City…Where Heart & Soul Meet Rock ‘n’ Roll.

Experience southern charm infused with a Texas twist as you hit the streets of San Antonio this November 14 for the 3rd annual Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon & ½ Marathon. With an action-packed, flat and scenic course lined with supportive spectators, thousands of chanting cheerleaders and high-energy live local music at every mile, you won’t want to miss out on the fun!

The Lady Speed Stick Women's Half Marathon & 5K St. Petersburg presented by Publix to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will take place in beautiful downtown St. Petersburg on November 18, 2012. Snaking along the scenic waterfront, through quaint communities, past historic buildings and museums this fast, flat course provides runners with lasting memories as well as the opportunity to PR. See for yourself why everyone is raving about the Lady Speed Stick Women's Half Marathon St. Petersburg!

Are you ready to rock ‘n’ roll, LATIN STYLE? The Rock 'n' Roll marathon series is spicing up this winter with its 2nd annual St. Jude Latin Music Miami Beach Half Marathon on November 18th! Get your running shoes out and join the party on our 13.1 mile course and NEW TO 2012 HALF MARATHON RELAY course that offers panoramic views of Miami and South Beach, cool, ocean breezes, live entertainment stages and high school cheer squads along the route, and a headliner concert on the sand after you cross the finish line. It’s one big Beach Fiesta that you don’t want to miss!

The annual marathon foot-race run around the Las Vegas Strip in parts of the Las Vegas Valley, Nevada. The 26.219-mile (42.195 km) race is one of the oldest marathons in the United States, having been run since 1967.

Permanently marked 10.4 mile loop course with rolling hills entirely within Salt Fork State Park, including hiking and bridle trails. Course is marked with pink blazes and permanent wooden signs. Participants will complete a total of three (3) loops for the 50k distance. Over 4,000′ of elevation gain and 4,000′ of elevation loss over the 50K distance.

December is a great time for running on our desert roads and trails. Mountain views are plentiful—the southern Sierra Nevada range is obvious to the west, but you may also see a snowy Telescope Peak to the Northeast. Rattlesnakes are hiding for the winter, and temperatures are generally cool. But Mother Nature is always capable of making things more interesting, and anything from wind, rain, snow or even hail, to an unseasonably hot day, may show up to provide us with an added challenge!