Best Ways to Experience Peak Foliage in a Run
October 14, 2025
Finding the perfect fall run can be one of the great running experiences. It’s the whole atmosphere, from the crisp fall air to the smells of cider donuts and fallen leaves. But perhaps the pinnacle of fall running is to hit a ‘peak foliage’ run, where the leaves are at their absolute peak. It’s the runner’s equivalent of a powder...
The Best Thanksgiving ‘Turkey Trot’ Races
September 24, 2025
With the first days of fall, it’s not too early to start planning for a Thanksgiving Day road race. The most popular events sell out early. Thanksgiving Day has become the biggest day for road races in the United States, with some 1 million people running a ‘Turkey Trot’. These races raise millions of dollars for charity as well. What Are...
Tips and Best Gear for Running in the Dark
September 22, 2025
With the shorter days of autumn come later sunrises and earlier sunsets. Which means it might not be as easy to squeeze in your run in the daylight hours. Most runners don’t love running when it’s dark. But there are some ways to make running in the dark more interesting, enjoyable, and safe. Where and How to Run in the...
The Right Cold Weather Gear For Running
September 15, 2025
There’s an expression that runners use to describe how to prepare for running in cold weather: “there’s no such thing as bad weather…it’s only bad clothing choices”. Many runners actually embrace the cold. In part, because it is easier to adjust one’s gear for cold weather running compared to the opposite – running in hot weather! There are three broad...
Where to Find A Dramatic Solstice Run
June 11, 2025
Those who have endured the long, dark days of winter in northern parts of the northern hemisphere are rewarded with long summer days and late sunsets. There’s something special about going for a run as a late evening activity, while it’s still light! In honor of the summer solstice, we’ve put together a table of locations covered by Great Runs...
Embracing Winter Running
January 16, 2025
When it comes to winter, there are two types of runners: those who head to the treadmill or favorite warmer clime and those who don the extra layer and seek the snowiest of scapes. Winters runners cheer the forecast that says it’s going to be 22°and crisp, rather than 42° and drizzly. So for all you winter running lovers, we’ve...
