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May 3, 2024

Ellerbe Springs Marathon Runner Comments

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Course 4.6

Organization 4.9

Spectators 3.3

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e. k. from statesville north carolina (3/15/2010) "Excellent rural marathon experience" (about: 2010) 4-5 previous marathons \| 2 Ellerbe Springs Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 Great job to all of the MTC folks! They did it again. This marathon is a must for anyone looking for a good challenge and downhome hospitality at its best.
S. B. from Lees Summit, MO (3/15/2010) "Awesome weather, awesome course" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Ellerbe Springs Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Small-town marathons rule! The volunteers (who also served as spectators) were great. The hilly course was well marked. Couldn't have asked for better weather.
j. n. from statesville NC (3/14/2010) "North Carolina at its best" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Ellerbe Springs Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 Great race. Stayed at the inn and walked out of the inn to the start line. The weather was great, the hills are real, and the volunteers were amazing. If you like New York crowds, this might not be the race for you; but I think this race is a hundred times more enjoyable.
Matt Jenkins from Boone, NC (3/13/2010) "Another Great Mangum Track Club Event" (about: 2010) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Ellerbe Springs Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Every Mangum Track Club event I have run has been an amazing experience. There are a lot of hills, and some rocky pavement, but the spectators and organization are phenomenal. Great atmosphere - small race, and everyone seemed pretty friendly. Would highly recommend this race!
L. Q. from Shelby, NC (12/12/2009) "the best experience i ever had!" (about: 2009) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Ellerbe Springs Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first marathon - and I was very slow! :) Never having run a race in my life, I came alone and couldn't have done it without everyone's help! The aid station workers were extra helpful and encouraging. The EMS workers drove around giving me the thumbs up!! :) And the other marathon worker guys driving around to make sure we were all ok - they would drive beside me and talk to me. You have no idea how that got me through!! :) Everyone was SUPER - even though I was slow! Thank you!!! Crossing the finish line was more fulfilling than getting my bachelor's degree in nursing! :) Ok... maybe not quite... but pretty close!
Dave Karls from Fuquay Varina, NC (7/20/2009) "Great low-key first marathon" (about: 2009) First Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 This was my first marathon (on my 43rd birthday), so I have nothing to compare it with, but it felt like a relaxed atmosphere and race sponsors and participants were friendly and encouraging. It is pretty hilly, but I had done some hill training and it didn't seem too bad. Not a lot of spectators, but that is why I chose a smaller, rural marathon for my first. I will likely run this one again.
J. A. from W Hartford, CT (6/10/2009) "good NC back-country" (about: 2009) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Ellerbe Springs Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was a scenic tour of NC with good traffic control on the roads. The course was very pleasant, without too much grade to the road. The weather was outstanding. The course was hillier than most; some of the inclines were longer than half of a mile (I think), but none of the inclines were steep. The course was well stocked, with energy gel and drinks. This was a great run for me and my family.
Anthony Masciello from Winston-Salem, NC (3/29/2009) "Scenic, hilly, challenging" (about: 2009) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Ellerbe Springs Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Beautiful country roads. Tough hills. Well organized, with great volunteers. Not for the narcissist - spectators are sparse, as you would expect, but they are enthusiastic. Overall, a great race.
B. Y. from Raleigh, NC (3/29/2009) "Great marathon; nice, soft shoulder if you need it" (about: 2009) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Ellerbe Springs Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 If you live near Raleigh, do your long runs at Umstead; the the hills at Ellerbe will be a breeze. The grassy, soft shoulder is great; I ran much of the marathon on it, as my Achilles was twinging. As a first-time marathoner, it was wonderful experience. Kudos to all of the event organizers and volunteers. The (very) few spectators that were there were very supportive - you saw the same ones again and again as they were either volunteers or friends/family of the runners. I enjoyed the tranquil farmland scenery and rolling hills; with so few spectators, it lent itself to meditation. I would do it again in a second.
e. k. from Statesville nc (3/29/2009) "perfect marathon that treats runners well" (about: 2009) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Ellerbe Springs Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 My first marathon at Ellerbe Springs was a good experience. Excellent support and organization. Run this race if you like hilly country roads and good people to give support!

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