I do this post every year and I almost forgot this year.
- Best Picture from a Race: HELDERBERG TO HUDSON HM
- Best Weather during a Race: TCS NYC MARATHON
- Best Race Swag: HOT CHOCOLATE 15K (VIRTUAL)
love this jacket
- Best Age Group Award: CAPE COD HM
- Best Race Refreshments: RUN 4 THE RIVER HM (beer, pizza, mac n cheese) and BARN 2 BRIDGE FALL FEST 5K (ice cream, chocolate milk, cheeseburger & fries)
- Best Scenic Race Course: BRIDGE THE GAP 5K and CAPE COD HM (I’m a sucker for water views)
- Best Race Finish: FREIHOFER RUN FOR WOMEN
who doesn’t love a downhill finish (even if you are walking)
- Best Race Finish Time: SILKS & SATINS 5K
not even close to a PR but under 10 min pace
- Best Organized Race: HELDERBERG TO HUDSON HM (and ALL A.R.E.-sponsored races)
- Best Volunteer Stint: RUN FOR WOMEN 5K
- Best Race Medal: BRIDGE THE GAP 5K (prettiest) and TCS NYC MARATHON (well earned)
- Best New (to me) Race: KEEP MOO’VING 5K
ice cream!!
- Best Race Outfit: FIRECRACKER 4
- Best Race Location: CAPE COD and NYC
I enjoyed all of my 20 races in 2024. Each one was special in a different way.
Happy Running! What are some of your race highlights of 2024? Please share.
Since today is Tuesday, I’m linking up with Zenaida (The Running Teacher) and Jenn (Runs with Pugs).
and on Wednesday:
with co-hosts Coach Debbie Runs, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile, Runs with Pugs, and Laura Norris Running.
My First 5K and More... 
What a fun post! You had a great 2024!
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Thanks but the best year but I’m happy that many good things happened..
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20 races! You were a rockstar! I always forget to do one of these!
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Thanks – there were walking races but I count them. LOL
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What a great breakdown into “bests” of your 2024 races. I do love that Bridge the Gap 5K medal, but agree that the NYC Marathon was well earned. Excellent year, Darlene!
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Thanks – it was a good year not a great one but have to look at the positives…
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this is a fun post! what a great way to remember all the achievements from the year
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Thanks. I almost forgot to do it.
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I love how so many of your races have different things that were great about them! It’s nice to have that variety. Congrats on a great year of racing!
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Yes, I do like to have different race experiences. This post makes you focus on the positives.
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I’ve only won money once for an age group finish. It’s very exciting.
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Yes and such a surprise.
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2024 was great for you! I am impressed with the number of races you ran last year.
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I do enjoy racing and they motivate me to get out and run…
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