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Muir Woods Marathon
Joshu Sasaki Roshi asked: “Where do you dwell when running?” This day — in the glorious redwood forest in Muir Woods, just north of San Francisco!
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Los Angeles Marathon
Only 1/10th of 1% of Americans have ever finished a marathon. 30,000 runners strong here! And this being Hollywood – cell phone runners on the course allowing you to call anyone for support! And more entertainment per mile than any other race – 85 performing (musical and theatrical) groups along the way!!
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Chicago Marathon
Flat, fast and fantastic fan support. Close to one million spectators line the 26.2-mile course! And love that international architecture along Michigan Avenue. Carbo-load the night before at any one of 100 great restaurants. If you are looking for a first marathon – this is the one to run!
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Hartford, Connecticut Marathon
Combines vibrant downtown Hartford with brilliant autumn foliage on country roads along Connecticut River. 19th century homes and pumpkin farms. Beyond normal aid stations – look for brie cheese, lox & bagels on tables set out by friendly residents!
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Dublin, Ireland Marathon
Fantastic tour of a great city, complete with white swans taking-off from the canals like feathered-747s! Factoid: 39% of the entries come from the fairer sex. No other marathon outside the U.S. has such a high % of female entry. So after you finish, invite a red-haired “Colleen” to join you in an incomparable…
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Disney Marathon
Most entertaining and best-organized marathon so far at Disney World — Orlando, Florida. They sure know how to put on a party! You run right through the Magic Kingdom and all the movie and cartoon characters are out in costume to cheer you on (Pocahontas was a Babe!) Inspirational movie-theme music every couple miles…
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Paris, France Marathon
32,685 runners packed together under and in front of the historic Arc de Triomphe. “Designated Pacers” at the start wearing different colored balloons that rise above the sea of runners. Pick a buoyant color/finishing time and then relax – simply stay within sight of your balloons. Knowing you’re on pace, you’re free to sightsee…
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New York City Marathon
Doesn’t get any better than this! From the spine-tingling start (with 30,000 other runners) on the Verrazano suspension bridge (with the entire city skyline looming like OZ in the distance); through the crazy, patchwork neighborhoods of Brooklyn; up the long, raucous stretch of First Avenue in Manhattan; then into leafy Central Park to the…
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Tampa Bay Marathon
Flat, fast and mostly waterfront course. Great tour of Tampa’s historic neighborhoods. Florida in January – average temperature at race time: a cool 62 degrees.
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Amsterdam, Holland Marathon
Starts and finishes in the l928 Olympic Stadium. Scenic course out along the Amstel Canal past windmills and farmers in wooden shoes; through lush Vondelpark; then start your kick while crossing historic Dam Square. Dutch efficiency demonstrated in smooth organization all around. Don’t miss the nightlife after in the Red Light District!
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