Before races, the Marathon Maniac and Half Fanatic running community often captures a ‘Family Photo.’ Ahead of the Wabash Trace Nature Trail Marathon in Shenandoah, Iowa, on September 13, 2025, they took quick group shots to commemorate the occasion. Photo and post credited to Julia Garling.
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Missoula Marathon Memories: Running, Fishing, and Hiking in Montana’s Scenic Splendor
Christopher Riff Browning reminisces about the Diehl family while recalling his experiences in Missoula, Montana. He describes the picturesque Missoula marathon, the challenge of hiking the M trail, and his enjoyable fishing trip with a guide. Browning cherishes the memories made and expresses a desire to return to Montana.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon: A Windy, Wonderful Adventure
Karen Murray Anderson (MM8075, DA576, HF5492) and Glen Anderson raced the windy Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon.
At The Eugene Oregon Half Marathon
Tricia Davis (HF18538) and Aubrey Davis (HF18587) finished the Eugene Half Marathon in Oregon.
Rocky Racoon 100 Trail Race
Rick Albanese (MM11181) starts his report from the Rocky Raccoon 100 trail race in Texas.
Battling Mother Nature at the Brookings Marathon
Merry Mullins (MM15936) raced the windy Brookings Marathon in South Dakota.
Pacing at the Carlsbad Half
Natalie Uyeno (MM15186, HF17314, DA3505) finished half 240 pacing the Carlsbad Half.
World’s Okayest Runner.
Katie Applegate (HF18527) started running to finish a half and swore off marathons, then used the distance to prove something to herself.
Running by Rushmore
Joanne Blatchley (HF14845) finished lifetime half 39 and a new state at the Vacation Races Mount Rushmore Half.
5 Days at Summer Camp –Mainly Marathons Summer Camp Series –Jennifer Clark — HF16743
Jennifer Clark (HF16743) started a five-day Mainly Marathons Summer Camp series in Minnesota with half 194.