Julie Smith Maxwell shares her enthusiastic review of the Tybee Island Run Fest, a race she has eagerly anticipated for years. She highlights its variety, offering options for all paces and distances, including a unique 5k night race and a family-friendly atmosphere with a kids’ run. The race supports the local economy, featuring only small, locally owned businesses. Maxwell praises the flawless logistics and distinct courses, showcasing the island’s scenic beauty. With excellent amenities, volunteers, and affordable accommodations, she rates the event five stars and expresses her excitement to return.
Tag Archives: Winter Running
Half Fanatic Pacing Team in Action
The Half Fanatics pacing team lined up for a family photo before helping pace the Too Cold to Hold Half Marathon in Dallas, Texas. Photo credit Randy Brinkley.
Callaway Gardens Half
Tricia Davis (HF18538) earned a medal and an age-group award at the Callaway Gardens Half Marathon in Pine Mountain, Georgia, starting at 17 degrees. It was race 4 of 70 planned for her 70th birthday, and her husband finished it with her.
Rise of the Winter Dragon
Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics grabbed a family photo before the Rise of the Winter Dragon Half Marathon in San Antonio on January 23, 2022. Photo credit John MacIntyre.
10 Short Stories from Medal Monday Volume 15
Medal Monday Volume 15 collects 10 member stories, from the Last Chance Half in Bellingham and Daufuskie Island to Houston, the Louisiana Half, a 50th-state finish, and a Museum of Aviation Boston qualifier.
Louisiana Half Marathon
Jolanta Thorburn (HF18464) opened 2022 at the Louisiana Half Marathon in Baton Rouge, state 9 of 50 and road half number 15, with a 3-second PR and a Deja Voodoo medal from the 5K.
Frosty Bottom Half
Tina Torun (HF16109, MM15672, DA3665) ran the Frosty Bottom Half Marathon in snowy Anchorage, her first winter half, 62nd lifetime half, and a small trail race shared with fat-tire bikes and two moose sightings.
10 Short Stories from Medal Monday Volume 14
Medal Monday Volume 14 collects 10 member stories from Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics, including Red Nose, Woolly Hollow, Buckeye, Run to Read, Citrus Heritage, Route 66, and the ORRC Y2K Half.
Night Owl Trail Marathon
Maurice LaFond (MM13948) finished the Night Owl Trail Marathon on a cold, icy, muddy course after a wrong turn, making the 9-hour cutoff as the oldest and last finisher.
10 Short Stories from Medal Monday Volume 13
Medal Monday Volume 13 collects 10 member stories, from a Flagler Beach New Year’s ultra and Yukon Do It to Santa Hustle, Run for the Ranch, and a 50-state chase.