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Mid-South Races for Hope Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.3 
Organization 4.6 
Spectators 3.7
Number of comments: 96 [displaying comments 71 to 81]
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J. C. from Metairie, LA
(11/10/2004)
 "Definitely check this race out" (about: 2004)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Mid-South Races for Hope Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This race exceeded my expectations. The race director really did think of everything. Coming from southern Louisiana where there are no hills, it was a nice challenge for me, but I still set a PR. (To normal people the hills are really nothing - don't let it scare you away.) The only suggestion that I could make is to change the start time of the race to 7AM. Early November in Arkansas can still be on the warm side. I hear that in 2003 it got up in the 80s and I guess it was around 70 for us in 2004. Starting at 7 as opposed to 8 would help out in case the high, high temps decide to show up again. Great job to David, the race director. | |
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A. S. from Jonesboro, Arkansas
(11/8/2004)
 "good run with great 'hometown' friendliness" (about: 2004)
6-10 previous marathons
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The run is nice and very well organized. But... the thing that made it so enjoyable was how the community treated the runners. I felt very welcome. Plus, they fed us like KINGS and QUEENS afterwards. That was a treat. | |
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Alan Harris from Shreveport, LA
(11/8/2004)
"Excellent race" (about: 2004)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Mid-South Races for Hope Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I can?t say enough about the awesome support this race has from the staff and volunteers. It?s a small marathon down a very pretty country highway so there?s no crowd to speak of but the aid stations and volunteers were great. My wife and I were never at wont for anything and were able to hydrate exactly how we wanted! If you like smaller races and don't mind not having the streets lined with spectators, I would highly recommend this race! I'm guessing that for a 3-hour marathoner, the rolling hills make it maybe 2-3 minutes slower than Dallas or 5-7 minutes slower than Austin on a comparable day. | |
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Julie Branden from Hebron, IL (80 miles NW of Chicago)
(11/8/2004)
"Love that Southern Hospitality" (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Mid-South Races for Hope Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was my 27th ultra/marathon and now one of my favorites. The organization and hospitality is topnotch. For a small race it is well organized, great food, water stops every mile, and beautiful awards. The course is gently rolling and it is run in a nice rural setting. The splits are very accurate as I had my GPS with me. But even if you like big city marathons and everything that goes with them, I still would like to persuade you to try this one. This race is my 18th in the Fifty States Club. I will be back next year. | |
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k. r. from fort smith, arkansas
(11/7/2004)
"well-organized race with friendly atmosphere" (about: 2004)
First Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my 1st half-marathon, and I couldn't have made a better choice. The course was gently rolling hills with well-controlled traffic and very enthusiastic volunteers at well-equipped water stops every mile. The post-race meal was wonderful with great barbeque and lots and lots of homemade cookies. The trophies were huge. The finisher's medals were nicely made. I will do it again next year. | |
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Jarrett Roberts from Arvada, Colorado
(2/19/2004)
"A Winner in Wynne" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 After doing over 50 marathons, you know what to expect. I had heard this was a good, but little did I know how good. This is one of my favorite marathons. It was supportive to walkers, great shirt, themed aid stations (with plenty of food, water, medical needs), after race barbeque, and well planned and organized!! I will do this one again!!! Thanks Wynne, it's nice to receive good value for the money you pay for the entry fee. | |
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W. C. from Pine BLuff,AR
(11/4/2003)
"Excellent race" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Thanks for all the hard work that went into making this race a success. I look forward to coming back next year. | |
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C. B. from south Florida
(11/3/2003)
 "Topnotch event and friendly to boot" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 Gently rolling rural course, out/back, only the weather may slow you down. This year it had about 480 finishers combined in the half and full marathon. Virtually no spectators, but enthusiastic volunteers help compensate. Very well-stocked aid stations each mile. Light traffic on an open course, but it never feels threatening. Superb post-race feed; showers available. Karen and David Reagler, their crew, volunteers, sponsors, and neighbors do this marathon RIGHT. I highly recommend it. | |
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gina house from memphis, tn
(3/25/2003)
"Super Value meal/roadkill Marathon" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 Wynne is a great low-cost marathon. The course is much like tupelo w/o the heat. The absolute best feature of the race is the aid station contest. Various groups provide aid stations & compete for an award. I literally gained weight during this race. You typically have to run ultras to get lays potato chips & ho-ho's at an aid station. There is no logo apparel or finisher pix, but the post race party includes bbq & pet adoption. you gotta love it. | |
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(Becky Lowranc from Branson, MO
(12/11/2002)
 "1st place overall female and P.R." (about: 2002)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 Excellent course, very gently rolling, out and back. Great welcome and support from area businesses and sponsors. Volunteers, aid stations, and organization rank up there with the best of them. |
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