Boone Running - Race Schedules, Race Reviews, and Race Rankings

Welcome to the Boone running home page! Road Race Place provides a detailed listing of Boone 5k races, 10k races, marathons and more, the links above will direct you to race calendars, rankings, and ratings for all of your local Boone events. You can help us out by rating your favorite (and least favorite) Boone races to help determine which races rank the highest in Boone, in the state of North Carolina and in the nation.

Local Race Info

Area Stats

Total Races: 131

Scheduled Races: 106

May Races: 31

Follow Us

Nearby Cities

Upcoming Races in Boone

Race Name RRP ScoreThe RRP Score ranges from 0-100 and it is designed to give you a quick visual look into how a race is regarded. The higher the score, the better the race. For more detailed information on the RRP score, click on the question mark.

Latest Boone Area Race Reviews


Ramble Run 5k
Loved the race - 2013 Race
By: Matthew Cammisa - (Asheville, NC)
Setting was the main attraction. The course was moderate in the challenge department. I ran the 5k and encountered one water station which was adequate. Packet pickup was well organized. Entertainment before and after race was appreciated.
Date Posted: 2013-05-18
Ridge to Bridge Marathon
Ridge to Bridge Marathon Review - 2012 Race
By: J. P. - (Hickory, NC)
Great race. Really loved this race and will try to get an entry next year. Very organized. It is not for someone who needs spectator support. It is for the seasoned runner who enjoys solitude and beautiful scenery. The awards were three deep for each age group in addition to overall winners. The awards were unique in themselves and showed the personal i...
Date Posted: 2013-04-27
Run for the Money 5k
Loved the race - 2013 Race
By: Ben Griggs - (Gastonia, NC)
Very professionally done. Challenging for the seasoned runner but fun also for the family. Good music and games after the race.
Date Posted: 2013-04-20

Top Boone Area Races

Race Name RRP ScoreThe RRP Score ranges from 0-100 and it is designed to give you a quick visual look into how a race is regarded. The higher the score, the better the race. For more detailed information on the RRP score, click on the question mark.
  1. 84Bele Chere 5k, Asheville
  2. 84Hot Chocolate 10k, Asheville
  3. 83Asheville Half Marathon, Asheville
  4. 82Turkey Strut 5k, Winston Salem
  5. 81Run for the Money 5k, Gastonia
  6. 80Running of the Lights 5.5k, Clemmons
  7. 77Lungstrong 15k, Cornelius
  8. 76Charity Chase Half Marathon, Hickory
  9. 76Ramble Run 5k, Asheville
  10. 76Asheville Turkey Trot 5k, Asheville
    11. See all race rankings »

Recent Races

National Running News

World's oldest marathon man, 102, can't imagine life without running shoes
5/9/2013 - KMSS
At an age when most pensioners are winding down their lives, Fauja Singh began a new one.
Full Story »
Should Boston Marathon lift qualifying?
5/7/2013 - ESPN.com
There's little doubt the Boston Marathon will take place next year, undeterred by last month's terror bombing that killed three people and injured hundreds at the finish line.
Full Story »
When to Retire a Running Shoe
2/18/2013 - NY Times
Ryan Hall, one of the world's best distance runners, used to pride himself on wearing his running shoes into nubs. No more. Now he assiduously replaces his shoes after running about 200 miles in them. He goes through two pairs a month.
Full Story »
Ten of the best running movies
2/18/2013 - The Guardian
From Marathon Man to Forrest Gump, we complete a circuit of the best running-themed films. What's your favourite? Let us know below
Full Story »
Disney Marathon: How to make Cinderella and Jacques running costumes
2/11/2013 - The Washington Times
Wearing running costumes at Disney races has become an art, thanks to the popularity of events like Disney's Princess Half Marathon
Full Story »