Running in the United States

New York, Miami, San Francisco, Detroit, New Orleans... How many of these cities do you know not from visiting, but from growing up with them in your favorite movies and TV shows? America lives in our imagination. But what if you made your own memories, one trip or one run at a time? Let’s start with a true icon: New York City. A cultural giant, the hometown of legends like Woody Allen and Martin Scorsese, and a marathoner’s dream. From Manhattan to the Bronx, Brooklyn to Queens and Staten Island, every neighborhood tells a different story and they’re best discovered on foot. Head down the East Coast to New Orleans, where music pours into the streets and jazz is still the city’s heartbeat 🎷. This Louisiana gem, home to legends like Louis Armstrong, is steeped in culture, flavor, and soul. In Miami, the sun-soaked streets are calling. And if you're looking for a unique running story, join local legend Robert “Raven” Kraft he's been running the sand of South Beach every day since 1975. Yes, every. single. day.

But America’s magic doesn’t stop in the cities. Let’s talk landscapes: the Rocky Mountains, stretching across six states and into Canada, are a wonderland for trail runners and nature lovers. From Yellowstone, to Grand Teton, Rocky Mountain to Glacier, you’ll find yourself surrounded by stunning peaks, alpine lakes, and maybe even a bear 🐻 from a safe distance, of course. Climbing westward, we land in California, where cultures blend and the pace picks up. Los Angeles and Hollywood dazzle with energy, while San Diego offers chill coastal vibes near the Mexican border. And then there’s San Francisco steep hills, sea breezes, and a spirit of freedom. It’s a place built for running, climbing, wandering, and discovering. Not far away? The glitz and neon glow of Las Vegas, rising out of the desert. It’s a surreal mix of casino lights and high-stakes dreams love it or hate it, there’s nowhere like it. And we can’t forget the great American frontier. Texas, Montana, Oregon where the cowboy spirit still rides on open plains. Not the Hollywood kind, but the ones herding cattle and living close to the land 🐄. So… ready to run?

Check out the race calendar across the country. Whether it’s New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, there’s a distance and a story for everyone. Trail, walking, half-marathon or marathon… time to hit the ground running. Let’s start with the New York Marathon the crown jewel of American road racing. Every year, thousands of participants cross the Big Apple and its most famous neighborhoods. A true holy grail for the road runner. Stay in the American dream with a little detour to Florida, in the theme park Disney World located near Orlando. The kids are going to love the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend! Also nice, the Women Run the Cities is a charity race for women only, benefitting the Girls on the Run organization! The event is held in the city of Minneapolis in Minnesota. For ultra fans, the appointment is set in California for the Badwater Ultra-Marathon. 135 kilometers through the infamous Death Valley ☠️... Not exactly known for its coolness! The event features a road race across deserts, dunes, and mountains in the area... Beware of hallucinations. Let's stay in the ultra domain but return to nature and trail with the Hardrock 100. This highly regarded event for its difficulty takes you right into Colorado, exploring the landscapes around the town of Silverton. A no-compromise ultra trail.

🇺🇸 Across this country, every mile means something. Whether you're pounding pavement in a big city or chasing trails in the wilderness, you're writing your own chapter in the American running story.

Let’s go !