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Best Rural Race: Napa Valley Marathon
Best Small-Town Race: Richmond, Virginia
Best Big-City Race: New York City
Best Destination: Honolulu
Best Chance for a PR: Chicago
Toughest Marathon: Pikes Peak (Colorado Springs)
Most Charitable: Marine Corps (Washington, D.C.)
Most Legendary: Boston
Best New(er) Race: Baltimore
Best Race at Altitude: Salt Lake City
Most Scenic: Big Sur
Best Place to Feel Like a Movie Star: Los Angeles
Best Marathon/Vacation Combo: Vancouver, B.C.
Best Race to Leave the Kids Behind: Las Vegas
Best Race with a Half Marathon: Flying Pig (Cincinnati)
Best Race Off the Radar: Cal International
Best Race That Lives Up to the Hype: Twin Cities
For detailed information on each of these "best races," check out the article,
A Guide to Some of the Best Marathons in North America