Let me just preface this by stating that I have a lot of goals. Life goals, if you will. Not all of them are running-related. Some of them are silly. Some of them are actually completed. Plus I love to make lists. (Honestly, sometimes I feel like John Cusack's character from High Fidelity... all he does is make lists. But it helps him think. So true.) So one of the big ones on my list is running a half marathon or full marathon in all 50 states. I realize that this is a lofty goal, but it's one that is definitely achieveable. So far I only have 3 states done- Illinois, Wisconsin, and Arkansas. So I do have a long way to go. Which brings us to my wish list for my remaining states- the race I would love run most in order to complete that state. Wishful thinking, but you never know. Stranger things have happened...
Alabama: Rocket City Marathon - Huntsville
I had never heard of this until I Googled "Alabama marathons." I like the name of this one :)
Alaska: Mayor's Marathon - Anchorage
Even though Sarah Palin lives there, and according to Runners World she's a "runner," I would still do this one. Just to beat her!
Arizona: Rock n Roll Arizona Half Marathon - Phoenix
I love, love, LOVE Arizona. Beautiful course and a perfect time of the year... I will definitely add this one very soon!
California: Napa Valley Half Marathon - Calistoga
Even though they are adamant about no headphones, it would be cool to run in wine country.
Colorado: Steamboat Marathon - Steamboat Springs
I've heard so many good things about this one, I definitely had to pick it to knock off Colorado.
Connecticut: ING Hartford Marathon - Hartford
I've actually never been on the east coast, so I picked pretty much all big races for the support...
Delaware: Delaware Marathon - Wilmington
See above.
District of Columbia: Marine Corp Marathon - Washington DC
It sells out super-fast for a reason, right?
Florida: Disney Princess Half Marathon - Orlando
Because I'M a princess :)
Georgia: The Weather Channel Atlanta Marathon - Atlanta
I'm not a huge fan of Georgia, but I had to pick one...
Hawaii: Honolulu Marathon - Honolulu
Who wouldn't want to run a marathon in Hawaii in December???
Idaho: Famous Idaho Potato Marathon - Boise
I'm sorry, if I have to do Idaho, there'd better be potatoes involved!
Indiana: Indianapolis Mini Marathon - Indianapolis
You get to run around the Indy 500 track... oh how I love a Gimmick
Iowa: Marathon to Marathon - Storm Lake
I LOVE smaller races with awesome perks :)
Kansas: Eisenhower Marathon - Abilene
See above.
Kentucky: Kentucky Derby Festival Half Marathon - Louisville
Definitely one of my life goals is to attend the Kentucky Derby. Since I'm not made of money, this seems like the next best thing.
Louisiana: Mardi Gras Marathon - New Orleans
Now that RnR took it over, should be quite the party!
Maine: Mount Desert Island Marathon - Bar Harbor
My parents went to Bar Harbor and said it's beautiful... this one's for them
Maryland: Under Armour Baltimore Marathon - Baltimore
I would love a stereotypical tour of Baltimore... running past museums, stadiums, and hopefully Charm City Cakes!
Massachusetts: Boston Marathon (duh... it's every runner's dream!) - Hopkinton
A dream is a wish your heart makes...
Michigan: Martian Marathon - Novi
I was going to pick Bayshore, but if you saw how weird and awesome the t-shirts are for this race, you'd understand.
Minnesota: Grandma's Marathon - Duluth
It's one of the most popular for a reason, right? RIGHT???
Mississippi: Tupelo Marathon - Tupelo
It passes Elvis's birthplace. Need I say more?
Missouri: Go! St Louis Marathon - St Louis
Already on my 2010 calendar...
Montana: Grizzly Marathon - Choteau
Not gonna lie, I just liked the name
Nebraska: Omaha Marathon - Omaha
I didn't want to do a small race in Nebraska, for fear that I would just run around through cornfields.
Nevada: Rock n Roll Las Vegas Marathon - Las Vegas
You get to run on the strip. Sign me up!
New Hampshire: New Hampshire Marathon - Bristol
Random New Hampshire pick...
New Jersey: Atlantic City Marathon - Atlantic City
I <3 casinos :)
New Mexico: Bataan Memorial Death March - White Sands Missile Range
It's not so much a marathon as a really long hike. But I like a challenge...
New York: Hamptons Marathon - East Hampton
Even though I'd be sweaty and disgusting, I'd still feel posh and elite.
North Carolina: Outer Banks Marathon - Outer Banks
Dartboard pick...
North Dakota: Fargo Marathon - Fargo
Hopefully no one stuffs people into the woodchipper.
Ohio: United States Air Force Marathon - Dayton
My bro is in the Air Force. Plus it's cool to get access to the base, and then be able to run around it.
Oklahoma: Route 66 Marathon - Tulsa
I would love, love, LOVE to get my kicks here.
Oregon: Eugene Marathon - Eugene
To run where Pre ran is any running fanatic's dream.
Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Marathon - Philadelphia
Is the run up the Rocky steps included in the entry fee?
Rhode Island: Breakers Marathon - Newport
Never been to Rhode Island. This race seems like a reason to go.
South Carolina: BI-LO Myrtle Beach - Myrtle Beach
Always wanted to go to Myrtle Beach... for golf. But I'm sure running would be just as fun.
South Dakota: Leading Ladies Marathon - Lead-Spearfish
Who wouldn't want to run a race where you get shuttled back to your hotel in a limo? How cool.
Tennessee: Country Music Half Marathon - Nashville
Yee haw! Already on my calendar for next year...
Texas: Rock n Roll San Antonio - San Antonio
I <3 San Antonio! But I was only there for 3 days, and most of those were spent on the AFB. It would be nice to see the rest of the city.
Utah: Park City Marathon - Park City
Oooh will there be celebrities there?
Vermont: Green Mountain Marathon - South Hero
Dartboard...
Virginia: Yuengling Shamrock Marathon - Virginia Beach
Who doesn't love a race that serves beer and unlimited stew??? Heavenly.
Washington: North Olympic Discovery Marathon - Port Angeles
Edward Cullen hunting.
West Virginia: Marshall University Marathon - Huntington
Getting to see places where the movie was filmed + finishing on the football field = SOLD!
Wyoming: Wyoming Marathon - Laramie
There had better be cowboys involved...
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