RESULTS: BIB RAVE 2018 BEST 100 RACES

Chicago skyline from the north segment of the Lakefront Trail. Takne by PKSenagore July 16, 2016. All rights reserved.

"PLANNING A RACE TO RUN OR WALK 2019?  WHETHER INTENDING IT TO BE LOCATED NEAR-BY OR FAR-AWAY, OR A FIRST-EVER EPIC ENDURANCE EFFORT VERSUS A TRIED-AND- TRUE FAVORITE DISTANCE, checking out races voted to be among the best in their category might be appealing. If it is, check out the BibRave 100 BEST RACES IN AMERICA.
 
After, all if multitudes enjoyed their race experience at a specific event, there’s a good chance you might as well. Below are the first-place finishers in “top 20”. If curious to learn the rest of the winning field check out the website!
 
Race distance:

• Marathons – Missoula, Montana
  
• Half Marathons – One America 500 Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana
• 10K’s- AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta Georgia (B1G 10 BTN 10K in Chicago was #2)
• 5K’s- Allstate Hot Chocolate 5k in Chicago, Illinois

 
Other exceptional race "attributes”

• Management: AJC Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta Georgia
• Beautiful scenery: Big Sur International Marathon in Carmel, California
• Medals and Bling: Detroit Free Press/Chemical Bank Marathon
• Innovations in sustainability: Shared among the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Big Sur Marathon in Carmel CA;  and Flying Pig Marathon in Cincinnati OH.

 
Bib Rave provides a “Race Director” page that is informative for participants. It offers insights into why races succeed at being loved.  It’s makes for great reading too!
 
Being from West Michigan and having close family living in Chicago that make for many excuses to visit the area, I love that the Windy City events placed first or in the top 20 of many categories (marathons, #5; half marathons #10; 10k’s #2; 5K’s #1; and race management #2). 
 
After clicking and reading through the BibRave.com materials I’m eager to enter another competition, later in 2019.  I’ll participate as a walker and research races that interest me to look for clues as to whether events are walker-friendly.
 
In the midst of winter’s darkness and inclement weather (different between the northern and southern hemispheres) it’s fun to dream about participating in these upcoming events.  Each offers an opportunity to celebrate the commitments made, training accomplished, and challenges met over the season.
 
RUN & MOVE HAPPY!
 
https://www.bibrave.com/thebibrave100/2018