Race Spotlight

Boston Marathon West Coast Alternatives

There’s still time to get yourself ready and excited for spring racing, especially if you’ve managed to maintain some consistency with your running through winter. The Boston Marathon may be on your bucket list, but until then, there are plenty of April and May events to enjoy. Perfect West Coast temperatures in the springtime make these races worth training and traveling for. With three months or so of prep time left any of these are great motivators to keep running this winter.

Check out our training plans for some structure leading into these races.

Golden Gate Headlands Marathon‍

April 4, 2026 / Marin Headlands, CA

Bend Marathon

April 12, 2026 / Bend, OR

Whidbey Island Marathon

April 26, 2026 / Whidbey Island, WA

Avenue of the Giants

May 3, 2026 / Humboldt, CA

Boise River Marathon

May 2, 2026 / Boise, ID

Looking for something earlier? Check out the Yakima River Canyon Marathon in late March.

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August 5Ks, and Overthinking Your Workouts?

And suddenly August is here! It’s been quite the summer for record-breaking racing (along with temps) and FOMO-inducing coverage of multi-sport events. From the track to trails, we’ve seen the mile world record, a fastest-ever Western States 100, and top performances at the infamous

Runcations, Trail Races & Seattle Half Marathons

Runcations, Trail Races & Seattle Half Marathons

In case you haven’t noticed, there’s been an incredible explosion in the number of running events over the past few years, not just in the U.S., but across the globe. The growth includes more local 5K and 10K races, a wider variety of venues and “runcation” events,

Cross-Training Workouts for Runners and Injury Prevention

Cross-Training Workouts for Runners and Injury Prevention

It’s easy to get carried away this time of year - sunshine, long days, vacations, a full calendar of events waiting... Take advantage of all the summertime fun, build fitness, explore fresh routes and new outdoor activities, but take care to stay healthy and injury-free while adding in all

Summer Trail Season, and Western States Endurance Run

Summer Trail Season, and Western States Endurance Run

Happy summer! While autumn is often referred to as “marathon season,” summer is definitely “trail season,” with no shortage of new and increasingly popular mountain running events. Right about now, the alpine snow starts clearing, and higher elevations become a playground for runners, hikers, and mountain bikers. From short but