The Bucket List Of the Best Marathons In the US (2025)
Think you’ve done it all as a runner? Checked off every race on your bucket list? Not so fast! There are still some of the best marathons in the US left to run.
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Think you’ve done it all as a runner? Checked off every race on your bucket list? Not so fast! There are still some of the best marathons in the US left to run.
An Ironman Triathlon is one of the most physically and mentally challenging races in the world. Consisting of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile run, it’s a total of 140.6 miles. But if you’re up for the challenge, a triathlon consisting of these Ironman distances can be an incredibly rewarding experience.
That’s why ultrarunners are a special breed of athlete, and why for a small group of people, they demand the best of themselves and strive to test their resolve at the toughest of the ultra marathons. These bucket list races are coveted by runners all over the world.
With the proper preparation, you can learn how to get used to running in the heat.
Things they don’t tell you about racing in the Kona Ironman World Championships.
Cold plunge pools and tubs are quickly gaining popularity as people learn about the many benefits of cold water therapy (ice bath therapy).
Many runners racing each year did not qualify by meeting the Boston Marathon qualifying times. This is the full list of how you can race in Boston.
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