Upcoming Races

Here are the races I have coming up! Let me know if you’ll be at any of them!

May 4th – Wisconsin Marathon, Kenosha, WI
May 5th – Kalamazoo Marathon, Kalamazoo, MI
May 18th – Fargo Marathon, Fargo, ND
May 26th – KeyBank Vermont City Marathon, Burlington, VT
June 8th – Hatfield McCoy Marathon, Williamson, WV
June 22nd – Mayor’s Marathon, Anchorage, AK
July 20th – Aspen Valley Marathon, Aspen, CO
August 17th - ET Full Moon Midnight Marathon, Somewhere in Nevada
September 22nd – Omaha Marathon, Omaha, NE
October 27th – Cape Cod Marathon, Cape Cod, MA
November 24th – Route 66 Marathon, Tulsa, OK
December 14th – Kiawah Island Marathon, Kiawah Island, SC

If you live near a marathon and you want me to come visit you, let me know! T-Rexs love free lodging.

70 thoughts on “Upcoming Races”

Kristen

PIRATE RUN!!!

On October 31, 2011 at 3:24 pm | Reply
Dan

This is one amazing schedule. Just looking at it, I’m jealous that I’m not running all of those. I will definitely be following your progress as you tackle these (and taking down notes on future races while I’m at it)! Best of luck with this huge challenge

On April 30, 2012 at 4:59 pm | Reply
Sam Louie

Which ones are you driving to and which ones are you flying to? I’m in Valdosta GA and thought about driving to DE. I lived there 8 + years and love it. To bad it’s sold out. I’m thinking about joining your Sept weekend. I need both states. I would love to terrorize them w you. I’ll already be in Ohio for two other marathons.

On May 4, 2012 at 10:07 pm | Reply
1. trexrunner
  
  I generally drive to the ones that are 8 hours away or less. I would list out all of the ones that I am driving to, but I am slightly drunkish right now and cannot think of all my marathons. I know there will be a lot of Maniacs an 50 Staters at the NH/ME double so you’d have plenty of company!
  
  On May 4, 2012 at 10:29 pm | Reply
Heather

The Seattle Marathon needs a T-Rex!! November 25th — or, Rock n’ Roll version is on June 23rd.

On May 14, 2012 at 5:42 pm | Reply
1. trexrunner
  
  Hmm…I agree. I will have to put that on my calendar for next year! I have heard great things about the Seattle races. Which one would you recommend?
  
  On May 15, 2012 at 8:51 am | Reply
  1. kylenemichele
    
    What, in your opinion, makes a race better or worse? Then I could give you some insight into which is better …. not that I have run a marathon. But, my dad organizes, plans, and holds them (sometimes even as race director!) so I have some good info.
    
    On June 14, 2012 at 11:54 am | Reply
Natasha

I’m doing the Running for the Bay marathon on the 21st of October also! It will be my first

On May 30, 2012 at 11:48 am | Reply
antirunning

You’re running Chicago, eh? I’ll see you there!

On June 3, 2012 at 5:15 pm | Reply
1. trexrunner
  
  I feel a meet up coming on…
  
  On June 4, 2012 at 12:14 pm | Reply
  1. Otter
    
    Wait a minute, I just realized that Chicago will be your 3rd marathon in 8 days?!? (…I don’t really have anything to follow that up with, so I’m going to let my “?!?” punctuation speak for itself)
    
    On June 21, 2012 at 4:57 pm | Reply
    1. trexrunner
      
      Meh. Full week off in between, it’s totally fine. Of course, I say that now.
      
      On June 21, 2012 at 5:23 pm | Reply
Olivia

Come to Tulsa for Route 66. We can hold hands across the finish line. Anders can tell you all about us – we hosted him in Febraury for Post Oak.

On June 11, 2012 at 12:13 pm | Reply
1. trexrunner
  
  I am planning to be in Tulsa for Route 66 so that sounds like a plan to me! If you put up with Anders for a few days, then I definitely need to hear those stories
  
  On June 11, 2012 at 12:50 pm | Reply
  1. Anonymous
    
    Woo hoo. Check out the Center of the Universe detour – it gets you an extra medal. If you need help with anything for that weekend I’m happy to help.
    
    On June 19, 2012 at 11:28 am | Reply
    1. trexrunner
      
      Cool! I just looked it up and I am definitely in for the Center of the Universe thing! Who doesn’t like an extra medal? I will get in touch with you closer to the race and we can figure out a plan for the weekend!
      
      On June 19, 2012 at 2:49 pm | Reply
  2. Olivia
    
    Woo Hoo. Check out the Center of the Universe detour. It gets you an extra medal. If you need help with anything fo rhtat weekend, Im happy to help.
    
    On June 19, 2012 at 12:59 pm | Reply
kylenemichele

So when are you coming to do a marathon in Washington, huh? You can OBVIOUSLY stay with me and I will OBVIOUSLY be sporting obnoxious signs similar to when Katie ran her DC marathon thing … duh. So seriously, tell me when. Thanks.

On June 14, 2012 at 11:48 am | Reply
1. trexrunner
  
  I am hoping to head to Washington next year! Tickets there are very expensive thanks to me living in the middle of nowhere, so I will have to plan accordingly. There are sooooo many good Washington marathons that I bet it will be hard to pick – it’s also where the Maniacs club was founded! I typically like smaller races with a lot of “swag” and a local feeling – no Rock n Roll or big commercial races for me. Bonus points if there is a cool theme! I would LOVE to come stay with you, it will be a blast!
  
  On June 14, 2012 at 1:28 pm | Reply
  1. kylenemichele
    
    I would recommend the Leavenworth Oktoberfest Marathon. It’s in Leavenworth, which is a small Bavarian-like village up in the mountains. They have a big Oktoberfest celebration every year and this marathon falls as part of one of those weekends. It’s supposed to be a really beautiful course, not a major marathon in the area, but super fun and scenic. Here’s the website: http://teddriven.com/events/2012-leavenworth-oktoberfest-marathon
    
    On June 15, 2012 at 3:18 pm | Reply
    1. trexrunner
      
      Thanks for the suggestion! I will definitely check it out. I do love a good theme, and Oktoberfest implies beer, so so far, so good!
      
      On June 15, 2012 at 3:31 pm | Reply
Lindsey

I see you are doing the NH/ME double – this will be my first double weekend! Is this your first too? Any tips for a double virgin (and yes that does sound kinky).

On June 18, 2012 at 9:24 pm | Reply
1. trexrunner
  
  Ha! I wish I had some tips for you but this will be my first double weekend also. From what I hear, it’s best to plan to just enjoy the second day and run/walk the race. I know a ton of Maniacs and 50 Staters do this double, so there will probably be a ton of us hanging out at the back of the pack if you’d like to join
  
  On June 19, 2012 at 8:47 am | Reply
  1. Lindsey
    
    I will definitely accept that invitation I am usually a back of the packer anyways and also use the run/walk method so sounds like we will all have some company!
    
    On June 21, 2012 at 7:50 am | Reply
Anonymous

If I don’t have a job by October maybe I can come to Chicago! I’ve always wanted to go and have a place to stay (friends) and I’d get to see you, which these years is never enough.

On June 27, 2012 at 4:53 am | Reply
1. trexrunner
  
  That would be great! but I do hope you have a job by then
  
  On June 27, 2012 at 10:34 am | Reply
Natasha

Are you not doing the Applachiocola marathon anymore?

On September 8, 2012 at 5:25 pm | Reply
1. trexrunner
  
  No, I don’t think so. My friend Amanda is, but I have a wedding to go to that day and I’ve already done the state of Florida a few times
  
  On September 11, 2012 at 8:59 am | Reply
Jennifer

You’re not doing Tacoma City?

On November 27, 2012 at 11:48 pm | Reply
1. trexrunner
  
  Nope…flights are so expensive out there and I have been really wanting to do the Wisconsin/Kalamazoo double.
  
  On November 28, 2012 at 10:11 am | Reply
  1. Jennifer
    
    Ah, that makes sense. I did Kenosha last year, which is where my current PR was run; it’s a nice little race!
    
    On November 28, 2012 at 3:17 pm | Reply
Anonymous

http://cowtownmarathon.org/RunningEvents/Marathon.cfm

Cowtown Marathon – Fort Worth, TX, February 24, 2013

On November 29, 2012 at 2:32 pm | Reply
1. trexrunner
  
  I have heard great things about Cowtown. The only problem is I’ve already done a race in Texas and I’m trying not to repeat the states…
  
  On November 29, 2012 at 2:43 pm | Reply
Sandi Kuhl

I’ll be at Vermont City May 27, 2012! And you’d have to wait until 2014 but NJ/Long Branch Marathon is a a good one (flat). If you run Philly or Bucks County (PA) I’d be happy to host you!

On November 29, 2012 at 4:15 pm | Reply
1. trexrunner
  
  I have heard good things about Vermont City, Sandi! I will have to check that one out. I’ve also heard Long Branch is the better of the marathons in NJ so that will be on the list at some point. My boyfriend is from Edison, NJ, but I have no idea where that is in relation to Long Branch (or anything else, for that matter). I’ve heard Philly is great! I’ve already done Pennsylvania but I plan to go back and do Philly after I’m done with the states.
  
  On November 29, 2012 at 4:24 pm | Reply
Sandi Kuhl

Oops sorry – missed your stop in PA. If your boyfriend still has friends in Edison to stay with you could easily get to Long Branch. All the best – enjoy your 50 miler! You must like trails (Pennypack, site of HalfSour/HalfKraut) is in my backyard, I would recommend any of The North Face Endurance Challenge series, really well organized and very good value if you register in advance.

On November 29, 2012 at 4:37 pm | Reply
Sandi Kuhl

Oops, of course that’s 2013…I blame barbiturates.

On November 30, 2012 at 6:15 am | Reply
Leslie Kelpsch

I will be there at the Wisconsin Marathon, I’m doing the half portion. Be prepared for me to hunt you down for an autograph and picture!

On December 6, 2012 at 5:15 pm | Reply
1. trexrunner
  
  Awesome! I am looking forward to meeting you!
  
  On December 6, 2012 at 5:22 pm | Reply
Emily

You should do the Roots ‘n Blues ‘n BBQ marathon in Columbia, MO. It’d be fun!

On December 12, 2012 at 12:57 am | Reply
1. trexrunner
  
  I do have a friend who lives in Columbia, MO…not a bad idea! I am not sold on a Missouri marathon yet so I will keep that in mind!
  
  On December 12, 2012 at 11:35 am | Reply
Cassie Barton

You know that Elvis is in Kalamazoo…. used to live there in my pre-running days.

On December 17, 2012 at 11:40 pm | Reply
chelseaschmidt

Oh MAN. Your 2013 schedule is amazing. I may register for the Vermont Marathon since it’s within driving distance…

The RI/CT double looks like fun, too, but I was planning on registering for Chicago!

Hmmm, still much to plot for 2013!

On January 9, 2013 at 6:58 pm | Reply
1. trexrunner
  
  I will point out that Chicago is the weekend before the double and is therefore not a conflict Come to Vermont!! It will be fun!
  
  On January 10, 2013 at 8:40 am | Reply
  1. Jennifer
    
    Danielle, Columbus Day is a week later this year so now Chicago does conflict with the double.
    
    On January 10, 2013 at 9:42 am | Reply
    1. trexrunner
      
      Ughhhhhh this is an outrage
      
      On January 10, 2013 at 9:53 am | Reply
2. chelseaschmidt
  
  I’ll register for Vermont next month when I have more money
  
  Bummer about the Chicago/Double conflict. Although, I’m wondering if staying home and doing a double nearby in October is more reasonable than going to Chicago and paying a 150 registration fee! We’ll see!
  
  On January 11, 2013 at 9:41 pm | Reply
  1. trexrunner
    
    Chicago is awesome, so I can’t really say anything against it. Obviously I’m going to route for the double so we can hang, but the choice is yours
    
    On January 13, 2013 at 4:43 pm | Reply
Sandi Kuhl

So far day has gone like this: I lost a glove (of course one from my favorite pair), locked myself out of the house, went to the post office and forgot my wallet (which was of course, in the locked house), burned my finger and realized there was no more beer. But reading that you’ll be at Vermont City made everything all better!

On January 9, 2013 at 8:00 pm | Reply
1. trexrunner
  
  No more beer? That is a tragedy that not even I can overcome. I’m excited to meet you in Vermont!
  
  On January 10, 2013 at 8:41 am | Reply
johnsandwich

Wait, you will be in Missouri and Tulsa? I want to do Tulsa, (of course I want a lot of things), and I can come down to Springfield. Please let me know if both of these are locks for 2013

On January 17, 2013 at 12:20 am | Reply
Don Pemberton

Cool – I’ll get to see you at ET!

On January 25, 2013 at 2:58 pm | Reply
Sarah G

I was going to suggest the Philly Marathon but it looks like you’ll be in Tulsa that day. Bummer!

On February 4, 2013 at 8:39 am | Reply
emijawhi

I saw mention of the Leavenworth Oktoberfest Marathon above in Washington State. I did their half this year, and it’s a very scenic course (pretty mountains & a river), but probably 1/2 of their full course is a trail run rather than traditional road race. Important things to know for training

On February 27, 2013 at 12:31 pm | Reply
Marlin Yoder

Been thinking about doing that CT / RI double myself. Hmmm.

On April 2, 2013 at 11:36 pm | Reply
1. trex
  
  I wish I could this year, but my friends are getting married that weekend! It will have to be next year.
  
  On April 3, 2013 at 9:36 am | Reply
Becky

I would love to meet you when you come BACK to Tulsa for the Rt 66 Marathon. I think there may be quite a few of us that would! I don’t plan to run it this year, but may think about doing the half, but you never know!!

On April 3, 2013 at 9:21 am | Reply
Bobby

Come to Texas (but it’s hot in the summer). Just had the Rock-n-Roll 1/2 and Full. Spring time is a great time for Texas runs. Come when you can.

On April 22, 2013 at 5:10 pm | Reply
Bobby

Maybe I should get to training for the Tulsa marathon in November. Anything on Route 66 has to be cool.

On April 22, 2013 at 5:11 pm | Reply
1. trex
  
  It’s very cool and very fun! Check out my race reports page for a recap of the weekend I spent there!
  
  On April 23, 2013 at 10:27 am | Reply
  1. Bobby
    
    Are you running Tulsa this year?
    
    On April 23, 2013 at 10:49 am | Reply
    1. trex
      
      Yes, I will be. That’s why it’s on the list of upcoming races
      
      On April 23, 2013 at 1:47 pm | Reply
Bobby

Sorry, I was confused between the race reports and the upcoming races. Figured it out when I checked the dates. Have fun.

On April 23, 2013 at 1:56 pm | Reply
1. trex
  
  No problem! Hopefully I’ll see you there this year!
  
  On April 23, 2013 at 3:38 pm | Reply
Becky W

Danielle, I would love to meet you when you come to my hometown, Tulsa, for the Rt 66 Marathon! Doubt I will run it, but I will be there to cheer runners on!

On April 23, 2013 at 3:42 pm | Reply
1. trex
  
  That sounds great, Becky! I would love to meet you too! I will be running the mascot dash (in my T-Rex costume from last year, of course) and also speaking at the expo on Saturday, so there will be lots of opportunities to meet up! I’m also running the marathon, obviously. Can’t wait!
  
  On April 24, 2013 at 9:55 am | Reply
Becky W

my friend Denise and I run the “fun” races (not fun runs) as Thing 1 and Thing 2. We might have to dress up and run that one as well.

On April 24, 2013 at 10:02 am | Reply
1. trex
  
  Ha! That’s awesome. Those are some of my favorite Dr. Seuss characters. You should definitely do it!
  
  On April 25, 2013 at 9:21 am | Reply
Jennifer

Ohhhh I will also be in Tulsa this year, and you better believe I will be at that mascot dash cheering and taking photos. Not sure how you can top last year, but I am sure you will find a way!

On April 24, 2013 at 10:16 am | Reply
1. trex
  
  YAY!! I’m so excited you are coming! Such a fun race. I need to practice extensively in my costume between now and November…although not sure how I’m going to do that since my costume is still in Tulsa.
  
  On April 25, 2013 at 9:22 am | Reply