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Run the World: My Dream Races + Gear Goals
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items Ready, set… wander! This is my curated bucket list of iconic, quirky, and breathtaking runs around the world—from sunrise 5Ks to grueling ultra-marathons in unforgettable locations. Whether it's chasing medals in mountain air, desert heat, or seaside...
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🌍 Global Race Bucket List
⚡ Fun Runs with Vibes
🏁 Half-Marathon Heaven
🏅 Marathon Magic
💪 Ultra Goals
👟 Favorite Running Gear
🌍 Global Race Bucket List
These are the races I’d travel the world to complete. Some iconic, some off-the-beaten-track, all unforgettable.
This one's at the top of my bucket list. Daily trail runs through volcanic fields, coastal cliffs, and glacier views? Yes. Hot spring soaks and no itinerary stress? Even better. And the Blue Lagoon… I’ve always wanted to float there. If the Northern ...
🇮🇸 Iceland Global Adventure – Run Wild in the Land of Fire & Ice
Another bucket list dream. From alpine peaks to turquoise beaches, New Zealand’s South Island is straight-up magic. This 9-day running trip blends daily scenic runs (5–9K) with epic hikes, lake dips, and lush green everything. I’ve wanted to go forev...
🇳🇿 New Zealand South Island Adventure – Lush Runs & Legendary Views
I’ve had my eye on this one for a while. The Azores feel like Portugal’s best-kept secret—volcanic peaks, emerald trails, ocean breezes, and hydrangeas everywhere. Add seafood, wine, and runs along coastal cliffs? I'm in. This 8-day adventure takes y...
🇵🇹 Portugal – Azores Island Running Escape
Lake Louise has been on my dream list forever—those turquoise waters against snow-capped peaks? Straight out of a fairytale. Banff feels like a place where time slows down and nature shows off. This 5-day adventure includes scenic trail runs (7–12K),...
🇨🇦 Banff Running Retreat – Glacial Lakes & Mountain Magic
Croatia is pure eye candy—cliffside villages, turquoise waters, and sun-drenched everything. This running trip takes it up a notch with trail runs by day and yacht living by night. We island-hop along the Dalmatian coast, run 5–12K through dreamy lan...
🇭🇷 Croatia Coastal Running Adventure – Yacht Life & Island Trails
This one’s calling my name. Trail runs through jungle paths, golden temples, and tropical beaches—plus incredible food every step of the way. Over 9 days, you’ll move through northern Thailand to the southern coast, with five guided runs (6–11K), coo...
🇹🇭 Thailand Running Adventure – Temples, Trails & Thai Cuisine
⚡ Fun Runs with Vibes
Not everything has to be hardcore. These runs are here for the glow sticks, the tutus, the themes, and the memories.
This one’s all about fun, not finish times. The Color Run is an untimed 5K where you start in white and finish covered head to toe in bright, happy color. Each kilometer brings a new burst of powdery rainbow, and it all ends in a giant post-run party...
🎨 The Color Run – 5K of Pure Joy
Glow up and get moving. The Night Nation Run is a high-energy nighttime 5K that turns your run into a light show—complete with live DJs, neon tunnels, bubble zones, black lights, and confetti cannons. You’ll dance across the finish line straight into...
🌙 Night Nation Run – The World’s First Running Music Festival
I did this one with a group of girlfriends and we had so much fun—think glowing outfits, short distances, endorphins on blast, and new friends made along the way. GlowFest combines a fun run with a full-on light and music festival. It’s high-energy, ...
✨ GlowFest Fun Run – Light, Laugh, Repeat
🏁 Half-Marathon Heaven
Thirteen-point-one and fabulous. Scenic, festive, and doable with some training (and a good playlist). These half-marathons are my sweet spot.
This one's all about the views. The Glacier Half is a point-to-point course that runs along the eastern edge of Glacier National Park—with sweeping vistas, epic climbs, and a strong “wow” factor the whole way through. The first five miles are uphill ...
🏔️ Glacier Half Marathon – Mountain Highs, Prairie Skies
I’ve been to Yosemite before—but mostly by car. I caught a glimpse of Old Faithful (just missed the eruption), and while the views were stunning even from the road, I’ve always wanted to go back and really see the forest up close. This half marathon ...
🌲 Yosemite Half Marathon – Forest Runs & Lake Views
Start at the summit of Crystal Mountain and soak in sweeping views of Mt. Rainier before cruising downhill through alpine beauty. Every mile of this course is pure Pacific Northwest magic. It’s not just a race—it’s a wilderness experience. Why it’s a...
🏔️ Mount Rainier Half Marathon – Summit to Serenity
Once my body’s ready, this one is happening. Three back-to-back trail half marathons through ancient redwoods, coastal cliffs, and forested magic? Sign me up. Hosted in Northern California, Trailfest is more than a race—it’s a full-on running retreat...
🌲 Redwoods Trailfest – 3 Days, 3 Races, Endless Wonder
I absolutely adore Lake Tahoe—those sparkling waters, mountain air, and picture-perfect weather. I’ve always wanted to run this scenic half along the iconic Highway 50, with sweeping lake views nearly the whole way. It’s a fast, mostly downhill cours...
💎 Rock Tahoe Half Marathon – Miles of Crystal Blue Views
I signed up for the Antelope Canyon Ultra once but never made the trip… and I’ve been dreaming of it ever since. This three-day Trailfest through the Grand Circle might just be my perfect way to finally make it happen—with a full weekend of running, ...
🏜️ Grand Circle Trailfest – Bryce, Zion, & Antelope Dreams
🏅 Marathon Magic
For the long haulers and big dreamers—these full marathons are the ones I’d go the distance for. Some are iconic. Some are off the beaten path. All of them are on my radar for that 26.2-mile magic. Whether it's a world-famous city course or a soul-st...
Running the Pacific Coast Highway with Big Sur’s crashing waves beside you? That’s already bucket list material. But this marathon levels up with live entertainment at every mile—think flamenco dancers, steel drum bands, full orchestras, and even a l...
🌊 Big Sur International Marathon – Coastal Drama & Mile-by-Mile Music
This was my very first marathon—and it couldn’t have been more beautiful. The course runs the entire wine trail through Napa Valley, with vineyard views, rolling hills, and that crisp, early morning magic only wine country can offer. At the finish li...
🍷 Napa Valley Marathon – Vines, Views & a Perfect First Race
This one’s close to home—literally. It may not be a scenic trail run, but it winds through some of my favorite Houston neighborhoods and old haunts. Every mile feels personal. It’s also a big-deal race on the circuit, serving as a Boston qualifier an...
🏙️ Chevron Houston Marathon – Hometown Miles with Heart
This is the race that inspired Napa—and it’s been on my bucket list forever. The Marathon du Médoc winds through the famed Bordeaux wine region, where runners are treated to not just scenic vineyards and grand châteaux, but wine tastings, oysters, st...
🍇 Marathon du Médoc – Costumes, Châteaux & Cabernet
This race looks absolutely epic—a winding route through charming coastal villages, vineyards, and Mediterranean hills along the legendary Gulf of Saint-Tropez. It’s part marathon, part French fête, with runners in costumes and a celebratory vibe all ...
🇫🇷 Marathon du Golfe de Saint-Tropez – Riviera Views & Running Joy
Few races carry this much history. The Athens Marathon retraces the legendary path of Pheidippides—from the town of Marathon to the marble steps of the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens. It’s the birthplace of the marathon, and running it feels like step...
🇬🇷 Athens Marathon – The Original Route, The Authentic Glory
This race is pure island magic. The Honolulu Marathon winds through the heart of Oʻahu with stunning beach views, sweeping island vistas, and stretches of lush, tropical jungle. You’ll pass Diamond Head, cruise along Waikīkī, and feel the trade winds...
🌺 Honolulu Marathon – 26.2 Miles in Paradise
This race is the definition of iconic. The Paris Marathon takes you on a breathtaking route through the heart of the city—starting on the Champs-Élysées and winding past landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and the Seine. It’s a r...
🇫🇷 Paris Marathon – 26.2 Miles Through the City of Light
💪 Ultra Goals
For me, going the distance isn’t about punishment but peace. These ultramarathons are meditative, expansive, and soul-fueling. They challenge the body, yes—but they also reward the spirit in ways few things can. Whether through canyons, forests, or a...
Zion has always called to me—and this ultramarathon takes you deep into its heart. It’s a bucket list race with jaw-dropping scenery, but make no mistake: this course is tough. We’re talking technical terrain, serious elevation, and miles that ask ev...
🏞️ Zion Ultramarathon – Elevation, Endurance & Epic Views
I’ve signed up for this one more than once—but life kept getting in the way. Whether it was lack of training, injury, or timing, I haven’t made it yet. But I will. Because this one feels personal. Running through the sculpted sandstone corridors of A...
🏜️ Antelope Canyon Ultramarathon – Red Rock Reverie in Motion
Four letters. Three countries. One life-changing loop around Mont-Blanc. The UTMB is the most iconic trail race in the world—171 kilometers, 10,000 meters of elevation, and a journey that pushes you past your limits and into something much deeper. Cr...
🏔️ UTMB – The Ultimate Trail Running Pilgrimage
This ultra is pure mountain magic—and no joke. Set in the Oberwallis region of Switzerland, the Swiss Alps 100 offers three jaw-dropping distances: • 50K (31 miles, 10,531 ft of gain) • 100K (62 miles, 20,000+ ft of gain) • 160K (100 miles, 33,000+ f...
🏔️ Swiss Alps 100 – Glacier Views, Suspension Bridges & Serious Elevation
👟 Favorite Running Gear
Battle-tested by me. From shoes to smartwatches to sunscreen that won’t sting your eyes—these are the MVPs of my kit.
These are my go-to shoes for long runs—especially on asphalt. The Clifton 10s by HOKA One One deliver that signature cloud-like cushion that keeps my legs feeling fresh, even deep into the miles. They’re lightweight, supportive, and super forgiving o...
👟 HOKA One One Clifton 10 – Cushioned, Cute, and Built for Miles
These are my fast shoes—the ones I lace up when it’s time to build speed and turn up the tempo. I call them my Ferraris. Sleek, responsive, and made to move, the Mizuno Wave Inspire 21 gives me the power and control I need for shorter runs and speed ...
🏎️ Mizuno Wave Inspire 21 – My Ferraris for Speed Work
🛍️ Running Gear Wishlist
Stuff I’ve been eyeing—from carbon-plated speed machines to hydration vests that don’t bounce. Adding to cart… eventually.
I’ve been eyeing this one as my next big upgrade, and honestly? It checks every box. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is built for runners, adventurers, and endurance athletes—with dual-frequency GPS, customizable workouts, long battery life, and a rugged tit...
Apple Watch Ultra 2 – Dream Watch for Runners
🧘♀️ Post-Run Rituals
Recovery is part of the journey. These products and routines help me bounce back, rehydrate, and keep showing up.
This is the recovery ritual I swear by—and I’ve been doing it since my days as a young competitive gymnast. After a long run (or race), I soak for 15–20 minutes in a hot bath with Dr Teal’s Epsom Salt – Eucalyptus & Spearmint and it’s a night and...
🛁 Epsom Salt Soak – My Post-Run Must-Do
This is the bubble bath I always reach for after a long run—it pairs perfectly with the Epsom salt soak for maximum recovery and relaxation. The Eucalyptus & Spearmint scent is super calming and helps open up the lungs, especially after outdoor r...
🫧 Dr Teal’s Relax & Relief Bubble Bath – Spa Vibes, Recovery Results
🎧 Race Day Playlists
From high-BPM hype songs to grounding podcasts that help me find my stride—these are the sounds that power me through. Whether I need to level up at mile 10 or just stay in flow, this is my sonic fuel station.
This podcast has truly carried me through some of my toughest long runs—mentally and physically. I even listened to it during my very first marathon, and it helped me push through those hard miles and stay focused. Motivation Daily delivers short, hi...
🎧 Motivation Daily by Motiversity – Fuel for the Mind & Miles
🎥 Running Inspiration
This is where heart meets hustle. From vlogging my own 100-mile challenge journey to the films and documentaries that keep me lacing up even on the hard days—this section is all about what keeps me inspired, grounded, and moving forward. Whether it’s...
Welcome to 100 Mile Challenge—my personal vlog documenting the highs, lows, lessons, and grit behind chasing one of the most intense goals in running: completing a 100-mile race. This isn’t about perfection. It’s about showing up. I’m sharing my real...
🎥 100 Mile Challenge – My Journey, One Step at a Time
This documentary completely redefined what I thought was humanly possible. 3100: Run and Become follows ordinary people attempting the world’s longest certified footrace—3,100 miles run almost nonstop around a single city block in Queens, New York. I...
3100: Run and Become – Endurance as Spiritual Act