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    Litchfield Route 66 Half Marathon

    5.0 (1 review)

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    St. Louis Rock N Roll Marathon & Half Marathon - The race begins. 34 degrees F. Brrr.

    St. Louis Rock N Roll Marathon & Half Marathon

    3.7(10 reviews)
    47.8 miDowntown

    THE WILD, WILD WEST!…read more Have you ever seen those cowboy showdowns which causes all the townsfolk to leave? That's what it felt like running in St. Louis; an abandoned town when a big event goes on. The folks of St. Louis knew the Rock n Roll series was coming, so they basically fled. There was no activity whatsoever especially for a downtown area, and it was a bit eerie. It's like us runners were a disease. Did St. Louis think we brought Cholera, Measles, or even Typhoid Fever? Remember the game Oregon Trail in elementary school? I guess they took the "You have died of dysentery" memo seriously. Lol In addition to the sense of loneliness, the race was quite boring after the first 3 miles. At the beginning of the race, you run alongside of the Gateway Arch and by Busche Stadium. Beyond that, you are just running down the depressing streets of St. Louis. The only thing missing along the course was tumbleweed. I did see a pizza box rolling around on the street... so close enough. Lol I wish there were more opportunities to run by the arch, and to run inside Bushe Stadium. The next day, the field at Bushe Stadium was gutted so it wouldn't have mattered if runners ran by it, or on it. At the least, the course wasn't difficult. They used to offer a marathon option, but it looks like they did away with that. I heard it was hilly, and if were a little more exciting, I wouldn't have mind. The post-race was also quite uneventful as well. It was in a small, and cramped area at one of the nearby parks. They should have allowed runners to at least celebrate inside Bushe Stadium. We are in downtown, and Bushe Stadium is just right there. Baseball season is over in October, unless you make it to playoffs. The Rock n Roll race in San Diego did that with Petco Park (home of the Padres!) and it was amazing. Plus, it was baseball season, and they had a game in the evening too... so if San Diego can do it, anyone else can do it too. For some reason, the Rock n Roll series holds this race and Denver at the same time. The Rock n Roll series is a big organization, so I don't understand why they have to host 2 races on the same day. Anyway, for 2018 I guess it won't be an issue because St. Louis has been cut. Oh well. Hopefully St. Louis will make it's way back into the Rock n Roll series again... maybe even with Will Smith, Wild-Wild-West style? lol. :) In 2016, if you ran the RnR Chicago, and this race, you were entitled to the Midwest Quest Medal. It spins, and who doesn't love a medal that spins?! :D http://www.runrocknroll.com/chicago/wp-content/sites/20/2016/01/MIDWEST-GIF.gif

    Ive run this several times. It is always organized well. Im thinking about volunteering next…read moretime. Everyone involved is so motivating and positive. Get in early for cheaper registration fees or chexk for groupon deals. The information provided about packet pickup and parking is always so helpful. My group was able to us the map and find parking close that was fairly inexpensive. Keep up the good work.

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    St. Louis Rock N Roll Marathon & Half Marathon - 2015. Saturday 5k.

    2015. Saturday 5k.

    St. Louis Rock N Roll Marathon & Half Marathon - The calm before the race.

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    The calm before the race.

    Illinois State Fair - A little winning betting on the harness races at the fair!!!  The 8 charged at the end to take the W!

    Illinois State Fair

    3.7(36 reviews)
    45.4 mi

    Honestly this one's a tossup between 3 and 4 stars. It seems that the Illinois State Fair, compared…read moreto some of the other state fairs, is kind of boring and doesn't offer a lot. Iowa and Minnesota's state fairs have a better selection of foods to offer, for instance. But I think I'll just stick to the positives of Illinois's. The fair does pay great tribute to the Prairie State, like agriculture, dairy and midwestern life. I'm very surprised and glad that Chicago isn't mentioned all that much, although I wish some Chicago foods would be offered at the fair! The buildings and architecture are nice. The Route 66 Experience (which is open year-round) is a must for everybody. No fair visit is complete without checking out the livestock barns as well as going to livestock judging competitions. Oh and I can't leave out the butter sculptures. As far as the entertainment part, they do have a great eclectic mix of cover bands and popular acts performing there. Again, despite of everything that I said - I do think Illinois needs to step up its game and re-define itself as a popular destination. After seeing what Iowa State Fair has to offer, it definitely made Illinois SF look very weak.

    Another year , another fair and what a nice fun time…read more Great people Great food Great time And if you haven't , you must try the apple cider slushie!

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    Illinois State Fair - Best corn dog and lemonade shake up at the fiar from Vose!  That's why their line is the longest but moved fast.

    Best corn dog and lemonade shake up at the fiar from Vose! That's why their line is the longest but moved fast.

    Illinois State Fair - Food options abound. Small and expensive plates at the Cultural Village, with better options in the fair's center & back areas.

    Food options abound. Small and expensive plates at the Cultural Village, with better options in the fair's center & back areas.

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    St Louis Track Club Half Marathon

    St Louis Track Club Half Marathon

    4.5(2 reviews)
    52.0 mi

    This was my first time doing this particular race. I thought it was a lot of fun. The shirts were…read moresuper cute... so that's always a plus! The course is pretty hilly, but what's a race without hills? haha I thought the number of volunteers and the support of the spectators was fabulous! It would have been nice if they had passed out gu at the second to last water station. I usually dont eat anything during half races, but my energy level went down... I guess maybe because of the hills. Overall, fantastic job for such a small race. There were even some big competitors present! They also have a 1/2 mile and 5K run for beginners and children.

    A year later, and this half marathon still gives me chills. I ran the Clayton half for the second…read moretime, making it my third half this year (and fourth half overall)! Who needs drugs when you can sign up for races instead? Such a rush. Packet pickup was a snap; the half marathon 'expo' was at The Center of Clayton on Saturday. I received my bib and sweet long-sleeved tech shirt. The race itself was very well organized, and also started at The Center of Clayton. I love the St. Louis Track Club half, because it is a popular race, but not TOO popular. It still has that small, intimate feel. The course itself is SUPER hilly. There's just no other way to describe it. It starts in Clayton, winds through downtown Clayton a bit, then goes over into Forest Park. Beautiful course and lots and lots and LOTS of hills. Get ready. Crowd support is pretty nonexistent, so bring an MP3 player if you can't stand silence. Again, the police officers and volunteers did an EXCELLENT job directing traffic and such to make sure all of the racers were safe. That sort of thing is always appreciated. The finishers medal was sweet, and there were lots of post race goodies to partake in if you're into that sort of thing. After running 13.1 miles, food is the LAST thing on my mind, but if bananas, bagels, and gatorade are your post-race fuel of choice, this one's got ya covered. I'll be back next year, of course.

    Meramec River Run for African Relief

    Meramec River Run for African Relief

    5.0(1 review)
    62.4 mi

    My first 10 mile race!…read more This one took place in Old Town Fenton; well, it started there, anyway. It wound all around Fenton, leading us through parks, woods, and along the beautiful Meramec river. It was a fairly popular race; if I had to estimate, I'd say that about 150 people were there. There were three different race distances people could choose from: a 2 mile walk, a 5 mile run, or a 10 mile run. I'm nuts (and I'm training for a half marathon!) so I chose the 10 miler. Most people ran the 5 mile run, which made for a pretty lonely race for me. I'd say about 50 people ran the 10 miles. Anyway, the scenery was beautiful during the run, which always means a lot when you're chugging through those last few miles. The highlight of my run was seeing two young deer cross the trail about 10 feet in front of me! That was breathtaking. The race support was fantastic, and there were lots of water stops and volunteers leading you in the right direction. There were even police officers blocking off certain roads so runners could cross safely. That was VERY nice. At the end of the race, there was more food than one could ever wish to have. It was nice having such a big selection. But after running 10 hard miles, the last thing my tummy wanted was a big cheese danish. I could barely choke down a bite of a bagel and banana. But if you're ravenous after a race, you'd love the spread. Race schwag included a bag and a few other goodies. Nothing major. But I'd rather the money go toward the charity, anyway. This race will most definitely be on my growing 'must-run' races every year. I really enjoyed it.

    Litchfield Route 66 Half Marathon - races - Updated June 2026

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