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May 4, 2024

Mid-South Races for Hope Marathon Runner Comments

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Course 4.3

Organization 4.6

Spectators 3.7

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B. V. from Fort Collins, CO (11/16/2010) "Wonderful Race!!!!" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Mid-South Races for Hope Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 It was my first time to race in Arkansas and it was a wonderful experience. The organization, people, water stations, awards, food, etc. were fantastic. Great job.
k. m. from Atlanta, GA (11/15/2010) "Very pleasant!" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Mid-South Races for Hope Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 These guys do a great job!
D. S. from Tennessee (11/11/2010) "I'll be back!" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 2 Mid-South Races for Hope Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my second year in a row to run the Midsouth Marathon and my 23rd marathon overall. As soon as I picked up my packet on race day morning I realized why I had returned. This is a very runner-friendly marathon that has a very low-stress atmosphere. The volunteers are very friendly and helpful. Aid stations are stocked well and close together. Course is rolling, out-and-back, and has nice scenery. The most impressive thing happened before my wife and I made the trip. My wife emailed the race director a couple days before the race with a question and got an immediate answer. They seemed very concerned and geniune in their response. Thanks for another good time, Wynne. The weather this year could not have been much better. I hope to return next year.
T. F. from Ephrata, Pa (11/8/2010) "Laid Back and Terrific" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Mid-South Races for Hope Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Run Wynne. There are aid stations at every mile and there's Southern hospitality at its very finest. A gem of a small-town race.
Ray Gildea from Madison, Mississippi USA (11/8/2010) "Running here is a Wynne-Wynne situation." (about: 2010) 50+ previous marathons \| 3 Mid-South Races for Hope Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I started running marathons in the late 1970's (marathon/ultra #129), and this one reminds me so much of the good ol' days of marathoning when more races had a "mom and pop feel" and each runner was made to feel truly welcome and valued. Ran New York City in 2009 on this weekend. They have larger crowds and bigger production values, but I really would choose Wynne over it. At this race even those of us near the back are made to feel that, just by being there, we, too, are "in it to Wynne it." Been wanting to say that for a long time... All joking aside, it seems like we all take a little bit of Wynne home with us each year - even those of us early starters who are working to break 6 hours. At least for me, starting first at Wynne trumps starting last at New York City every time. This was at least my 3rd Midsouth Marathon in the past 5 or 6 years. I can't quite decide whether my favorite volunteers are the Boy Scout troop or the ROTC volunteers. I had an absolutely perfect escort leading up to the finish line on the track by a very supportive, young, female volunteer in fatigues who made quite an impression on me. Each of the young people who came out seemed to get it. They, too, will go far. The police, sheriff's office and ambulance service were very professional and made major contributions. The finish line crew and food volunteers seemed to know just how to make sure we were taken care of afterward. I've seen a lot of small-town races. None better. Admittedly, this course is vulnerable to northerly winds and is miserable in bad weather. In 2010, however, the weather was absolutely perfect. The aid stations at mile intervals on this out/back course were well-stocked, so we were well GU-ed and hydrated. I gave the highest possible spectator mark mainly because of the aid station volunteers. Many of them, even the young people, are veterans. Their support and encouragement was absolutely uplifting. Thanks, folks. We love your community and will be back to enjoy your hospitality.
C. B. from Little Rock, AR (11/7/2010) "Great course for PR" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 3 Mid-South Races for Hope Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I've have run this race several times and I have always enjoyed it. It is obvious that the entire community is very involved in the race and they ensure that the runners are treated well. The race is small enough so that start is not crowded, but there are enough runners to provide a good amount of competition.
Robert Callender from Mandeville, LA (11/7/2010) "Too many aid stations!" (about: 2010) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Mid-South Races for Hope Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 Yes, that's right. This is my 8th marathon ranging from very small to some of the largest, and this is the first marathon that I could say had too many aid stations!. They literally have one every singe mile. Of course this is joking complaint. I had to pass up some of the aid stations because I was worried I'd have to stop at a port-o-let. That would have been no problem though because this marathon also had more on-course port-o-lets per runner than I've ever seen. Overall the course was probably the best they could put together for the area, but be aware that it is an open course. Some drivers, as usual, get frustrated with races and come a little close to the runners. The course was very clearly marked, which is important at the end because there was no one within a quarter-mile of me within the front or back at the end. The organization of this race is unsurpassed. I have absolutely no complaints on that. They had pasta meal the night before, pancakes the morning of, and a meal at the end of the race. The announcer at the end of the race bringing you in to the finish was the best I've seen (or "heard." I should say). The only true letdown was spectator support. Hardly anyone living on the course came out of their homes to support runners. Maybe a radio ad asking folks to do that would help since I think the local TV is out of Memphis. What I think was ROTC spread out for the last mile was really nice. I saw some actually running with the runners to bring them in. The Days Inn was pretty racer-friendly. It's about 1.5 miles from the start. They let us have a 1:30 checkout and have a serve-yourself breakfast in the morning. There is no race shuttle though. I highly suggest this race for 50-staters even though its not located right by an international aiport. I think the closest is Memphis, 40-50 miles away.
P. W. from Wynne, AR (11/6/2010) "Great weather" (about: 2010) 4-5 previous marathons \| 2 Mid-South Races for Hope Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 This year's weather was 100% better than last year's - 29 degrees as opposed to high winds. I'll take it! Ran the full this year and actually did better than I expected. Had a great group to run with. Love the small-town atmosphere and the fact this is a Boston Qualifier. No, I didn't qualify. Living here in Wynne, it is nice to have such a great race right in my own backyard. Will be back to do it again and again.
D. S. from Marble Falls, TX (11/29/2009) "Great race, POOR ORGANIZATION" (about: 2009) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Mid-South Races for Hope Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 5 I enjoyed this race and have mostly positive comments. Good course, fairly moderate hills, plentiful aid stations, and great volunteers with the exception of one. I arrived on Friday evening for the packet pick-up at 7 p.m. The registration was closed and the food tables were being put away. I showed the man at the registration table their website (via iPhone) stated that registration was until 8 p.m. and food was to be served until then as well. There were 4 others arriving at the same time, also with the same understanding. Anyway, it made a terrible 1st impression of Wynne, AR and the race. My note to the race director would be to please honor your time frame for registration that is posted on your website. I drove 700 miles that day to register for the race. All that aside, I enjoyed the race, enjoyed the course, and would definitely do this race again. I would just arrive earlier next year. :)
D. S. from Tennessee (11/25/2009) "ONE OF THE BEST!" (about: 2009) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Mid-South Races for Hope Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was the 17th marathon I've completed and it was overall one of the best I've participated in. Great organization, nice course, awesome volunteers, plenty of aid stations that were very well stocked and the post-race food and awards were outstanding. Spectators along the course made you feel very welcome and drivers were very courteous and supportive. It was quite windy during the race, but then again the weather is something we have no control over. I hope to return to Wynne in the future and I highly recommend this marathon.

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