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Ellerbe Springs Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.6 
Organization 4.9 
Spectators 3.3
Number of comments: 82 [displaying comments 21 to 31]
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G. S. from North Carolina
(3/23/2013)
 "Exceptionally well organized quaint marathon." (about: 2013)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Ellerbe Springs Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The Magnum track club and town of Ellerbe do a wonderful job hosting the race. The course was well marked and accurately described. Per my GPS the course had 1,750 feet of elevation which made it a challenge. Despite foul weather the volunteers were great and very attentive. Post race chicken and dumplings were the icing on the cake. If you want to do a low key race with a down home feel Ellerbe is a great choice. | |
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K. L. from NY, USA
(3/27/2012)
 "Beautiful, hilly and charming" (about: 2012)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Ellerbe Springs Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 Sweet little town with hospitable innkeepers helping to set the tone, Ellerbe is an ideal location for a destination marathon. The course is a beautiful trek through the roads in a green pine forest. Though very hilly the air is clean and the roads are clear. The volunteers were helpful and well-organized. Very charming race by an excellent race director. I won't forget this one! | |
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D. S. from Michgian
(3/27/2012)
"Tough little run through the countryside..." (about: 2012)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Ellerbe Springs Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 An informal, small race (around 100 runners) with grizzled veterans, Maniacs and a few newbies. Space at the Inn is limited, but staying at the Comfort Suites in Rockingham (15 minutes away) was convenient enough. Overall organization is pretty basic and straightforward. Would have liked a porta-potty or two at the start in addition to just the small restroom in the Inn to suffice for all the anxious runners. Course is not closed for the race but pretty much little to no traffic anyway. Road was marked and water/aid station were at most turning points. Really only area of 'concern' was the zig-zag through Ellerbe near the end when runners were far between. Volunteers also drove along the course checking on runners. As oft mentioned, course is a tougher road race than usual with all the hills. There is a also a bit of running on banked surfaces and slanted road shoulders. The course is a quiet rural jaunt through farml and woodland. Pottery awards for the top-3's (although I didn't win anything) was a nice personal touch as well as the chicken dumpling soup at the end. | |
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T. K. from Fort Bragg,NC
(3/25/2011)
 "Great, small race" (about: 2011)
11-50 previous marathons
| 2 Ellerbe Springs Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 It was my second Ellerbe Springs Marathon and again it was an unforgettable experience. "Hannibal" became one of my favorite hills. Definitely, I'm going to run this marathon again whenever I can. If you like small, rural runs, then this one is for you! | |
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D. W. from Middleburg Heights, OH (Cleveland Area)
(3/22/2011)
"Tough Course, Great Hospitality!" (about: 2011)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Ellerbe Springs Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 I came all the way from Cleveland, OH for this very small race, and I was not disappointed! The Good: -Gorgeous course, scenic, and if you enjoy peace and solitude on your marathon to soak in the scenery, this was tremendous -Extremely friendly organization; the race organizer and volunteers before/after the race and during the race were tremendous and helpful -Weather: I know you can't predict or know what it will be, but coming to North Carolina from Cleveland, where we had a blizzard 2 days before this marathon, was awesome. In Ellerbe, NC, at the finish line it was 65 without a cloud in the sky. -For such a small race, nice T-shirts and medals -Doing age group awards: this allowed me, not an elite marathoner by any means, to win something (2nd in my age group) and take home a handmade pottery mug as an age group award, which was a 1st for me and a little thrill -Having race day bib/race pack pickup!!!! I get very frustrated with other races not allowing this as an out-of-town traveler; some of us can't get out of work and try to travel to a marathon city the evening before a marathon!!! So, BRAVO to this race for allowing this! It was a major factor in my signing up for this race! -With this small of a race, there was a real fraternity feel amongst the runners, and real camaraderie and a chance to meet some very nice people -Out of 15 marathons, this one BAR NONE had the best post-race food - actual homemade food: a nice little bowl of chicken and dumplings, with biscuits, and some peach cobbler. Delicious, and way better than most of the crap I've seen at other races! I thought I'd dislike the lack of spectators, and the aid stations only every 3 miles, but in the end, I didn't mind these things at all! The Bad: -Very difficult course; out of 15 marathons across 10 states, the most difficult I've completed (especially with that nice hill right before the finish line!), although the sense of accomplishment at the end was great in this one! -Very slow posting of race results Overall, I truly enjoyed the experience!!! I'd recommend this one to anyone looking for a nice, challenging small town event! Excellent!!! | |
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T. B. from Kansas City, MO USA
(3/13/2011)
"Crazy Hills - Unforgettable Experience" (about: 2011)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Ellerbe Springs Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was a great race and totally worth the trip from Kansas City, MO. The people were great, the course was challenging, and the organization was awesome. The moment I got to the marathon I was greeting by one of the 10-year vets who took me on a drive around the course. I'm glad I did so that I knew what to expect. Challenging, but great! I would recommend it to anyone. | |
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D. H. from Pinehurst, NC
(3/19/2010)
"Fun and well run marathon" (about: 2010)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Ellerbe Springs Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Had a great time. The people who ran the race were exceptional and the food afterward was awesome. Thanks for a great experience. | |
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J. R. from Decatur, GA.
(3/17/2010)
 "Good Run... Very Friendly" (about: 2010)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Ellerbe Springs Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 The course certainly wasn't the easiest race I have ever run, but there was a lot of great scenery. Unless this is your first marathon, you're probably not going to get a PR. Mile 5-6 and 11-13 were tough, but other than that, just rolling hills. The stations were well-stocked and I think at good distances. People are SUPER FRIENDLY! I do recommend running it. | |
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D. L. from Charlotte, NC
(3/16/2010)
"Fifth time is still a charm" (about: 2010)
11-50 previous marathons
| 4-5 Ellerbe Springs Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my fifth time running the Ellerbe Springs Marathon, and each time I have had the time of my life. If you want to experience "smaller is friendlier," this is the race for you. The Ellerbe Springs Marathon is truly about experiencing the joy of running. After you finish an Ellerbe Springs Marathon, you start counting down the days till the next one. | |
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G. B. from Shelton, CT
(3/15/2010)
"Outstanding, small, rural event" (about: 2010)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Ellerbe Springs Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 Very rural, and very hilly (as advertised), but not so severe that you can't run reasonably well if trained. Super friendly!!! Great post-race atmosphere, including cold beer and hot food. They gave out unique pottery awards for many finishers, and also great sweatshirts with the course profile on the back. There were cheap accommodations in nearby Rockingham. It says a lot that, from this small field, there are so many good comments just days after the race. |
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