Earning Her 2nd Sun Status: Jennifer Durenberger

Jennifer Durenberger has achieved Sun Status for the second time at the Mainly Marathons Riverboat Series on April 13, 2026. To attain this status with the Half Fanatics, runners must complete either 52 half marathons in 365 days or 30 half marathons across different locations within the same timeframe.

Earning Her 12th Sun Status: Lisa Rice Seidel

Lisa Rice Seidel has achieved Sun Status for the 12th time at the Mainly Marathons Riverboat Series, held on April 14, 2026. To attain this recognition with the Half Fanatics, runners must either complete 52 half marathons within a year or finish 30 half marathons across different locations within that same timeframe. Lisa is also approaching her 700th half marathon, with an impressive 210 of those completed in Washington. For more details on the criteria for Half Fanatics, visit their website.

Celebrating the Completion of Two 50 States Marathon Journeys

Congratulations to Olivia Medina for achieving her 50 State Finish. Kudos also to Cade Remsburg, who completed his 50 States six times, finishing with only three races not under four hours. Cade completed his sixth round at the Louisiana Marathon in January. Photo credit goes to Denis McCarthy and the 50 States Marathon Club.

Half Fanatics Class of 2025

Welcome to the new members of the Half Fanatics in 2025. We are excited to have you join our community of running enthusiasts who share a passion for half marathons. Keep connected and inspired as we embark on this journey together. Photo credit is provided by Marathon Maniacs.

Marathon Maniacs Class of 2025

Welcome to the new members of the Marathon Maniacs for the year 2025. The community is excited to have you join, and we look forward to sharing experiences and supporting each other in our marathon journeys. Photo credit goes to the Marathon Maniacs Asylum website.

Completing the Running Full Monty in All 50 States

Clint Burleson accomplished a Running Full Monty at the Mainly Marathons Alaska Series on August 6th, completing a 50k, full marathon, half marathon, 10k, and 5k across all states. This remarkable feat showcases his dedication and achievement in marathon running. Congratulations, Clint!

300 Half Marathons and Counting

Debbie Del Favero (HF18611, DA3782, MM16014) celebrated completing her 300th half marathon at the Mainly Marathons Independence Series in Montgomery, NY, on June 8th. This remarkable achievement highlights her dedication and passion for running. Congratulations, Debbie! Photo and post credit to Mainly Marathons.

Leveling Up to Uranus

Brenda Bonnie (HF14979) achieved the Half Fanatics Uranus Level at the Louisiana Marathon by completing 6 half marathons in 6 consecutive months, finishing her final race on January 19, 2025. Congratulations to her on this significant accomplishment! For more on Half Fanatics Level criteria, visit the link provided.

Fall Classic Half Marathon: A Flat, Fast Course and a Personal Victory

Randy Riley participated in the Fall Classic Half Marathon in Strongsville, OH, a flat and wide course perfect for all runners. He achieved a personal best time of 2:25:42, completing the second half faster than the first. Riley finished first in his age group, marking his 21st half marathon of the year.

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