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Hatfield-McCoy Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.4 
Organization 4.8 
Spectators 3.8
Number of comments: 200 [displaying comments 11 to 21]
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G. P. from Sun Prairie, WI
(6/24/2017)
 "A Diamond in WV / KY Coal Country!!!" (about: 2017)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Hatfield-McCoy Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Hatfield - McCoy vaulted to my top 3 favorite races. Wonderful scenic course, super volunteers, and historic sites along the course documenting events from the feud days. A few hills added to the adventure, but a volunteer told me at the halfway mark, 'It's all down river from here.' The 'Spinning Bridge' after mile 18 was the most memorable segment of the day. Stay at the Williamson Firehouse before the race. Shayne and team take care of everyone, the shuttle comes to the front door, and the finish is 2 blocks away. A 'Must Do' race for sure!! | |
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george patterson from kings mountain nc
(6/14/2017)
 "rolling with two hills, one very long" (about: 2017)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Hatfield-McCoy Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 This is a great small town marathon. I read too many reviews and started the race worried about the hills. Blackberry Mountain is a tough mountain to run going up and coming down but after that the hills are more rolling than hard. the support was amazing. I hope to go back. | |
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B. D. from NORTH CAROLINA
(6/11/2017)
 "Great Course, Incredible Volunteers and Support!" (about: 2017)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Hatfield-McCoy Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Unique course that spans two states KY and WV. Short distance on four lane shoulder but mostly backroads through the Appalachian countryside. There was plenty of traffic control with regular law enforcement presence. I have never seen so many aid stations which was a nice plus. The best part of the race are the friendly, helpful, and supportive volunteers. This race is a must! | |
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D. J. from Mead, CO
(6/25/2016)
"Hilly and hot" (about: 2016)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Hatfield-McCoy Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The course runs through gorgeous rural country. The course is hilly and this year the weather was miserably hot at the end. The organization of this event was great. There were more water stops for this marathon than any other I've done and the course workers were all exceptionally friendly and helpful. Spectators were few but I don't mind that. | |
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M. F. from Bemidji, MN
(6/15/2016)
 "Great aid stations and finish line" (about: 2016)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Hatfield-McCoy Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Just finished the recent Hatfield McCoy marathon and added West Virginia to my 50 state quest. I have ran over 200 marathons, and this marathon had the best and most frequent aid stations of any I have ran. I was prepared for the heat, and the aid stations offered fruit, goo, water, fluids at every mile. While the hills were challenging, I realize I wan one of the top 15 hardest marathons in the world....so I didn't look for a PR, just enjoyed the experience. We stayed at the Historic Montaineer hotel which was one block from the finish line, and enjoyed a complimentary happy hour for hotel guests after...great community, great volunteers, great finish line, and great race! | |
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e. h. from east coast
(6/13/2016)
 "challenging, hot and welcoming" (about: 2016)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Hatfield-McCoy Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 2 I ran the double half which is the marathon split in two for those wanting a Kentucky race and a west Virginia race.First half started at 7 am, second half started at 10 am. Great idea except apparently the timing company didn't know the plan and some runners who did know better chose to run straight through, messing up the results. Since we were told the double half would have its own scoring separate from the individual half events, there were many frustrated runners. And many age group prizes unawarded or given to the wrong runners. It was a shame because the course was terrific and the aid stations the best of my 17 marathons. Delicious hamburgers and ice cold drinks at finish. I would recommend gender-specific shirts next time. Unisex small is just too big for many women marathoners. We stayed at the Hatfield McCoy House with wonderful innkeepers Jessica and Chris. They were so welcoming and went above and beyond. Highly recommended! Overall a very good event which, with some tweaks, would be great. | |
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J. C. from Newport Ky.
(6/13/2016)
"Challenging and very well supportted" (about: 2016)
50+ previous marathons
| 6+ Hatfield-McCoy Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 The mountains get taller and the sun gets hotter -but the volunteers and race organizers do an A + + Job . They are awesome -checking the course -with the police -Paramedics -Fire trucks -golf carts -cars and pickup trucks just keep driving by to keep you safe and hydrated . | |
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Bill Bowman from Elizabeth City, NC
(6/20/2015)
"Bucket list marathon for sure!" (about: 2015)
11-50 previous marathons
| 6+ Hatfield-McCoy Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I've run this marathon for many years and only Boston equals it for fun. Don't expect to PR here as the course, coupled with the heat and humidity make for a tough marathon. This is a fun-filled race run on a beautiful course that has everything. Uphills, downhills, flats, and trail. You'll run through Hatfield/McCoy feud sites, across a golf cart path and swinging bridge. At mile 8 you'll see the smallest horses in the world and you'll be greeted by Hatfield and McCoy at the finish line where you'll enjoy watermelon, grapes and bananas. Relax and enjoy barbecue and bluegrass music. David Hatfield says he has the best kept secret in marathoning but it's no longer a secret. I love this race, the wonderful volunteers and the people of southern WV (I'm a native) and eastern KY! You'd be cheating yourself if you don't run this marathon. Just ask the huge number of repeat runners of this marathon. See ya'll in the Tug Valley in 2016. By the way, the new finisher's medal ranks at the top of my favorites. | |
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K. M. from Salisbury Vermont
(6/18/2015)
"Great experience!" (about: 2015)
11-50 previous marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my 40th marathon and has to be one of the best supported races have ever done. The water / aid stations every mile with ice and sponges helped with the heat and humidity. Fresh fruit and snacks. We stayed the Mountaineer and had a great experience. Was a fun weekend! Thanks! | |
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R. T. from Ohio
(6/17/2015)
"A must do race." (about: 2015)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Hatfield-McCoy Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I'll start off by saying shame on me for not getting in enough hill and high tempature training for this one. I paid for it!! That aside, I have nothing but praise for every aspect of this marathon. The organization and friendliness of the volunteers was the best I have ever experienced. Water stops were plentiful and well stocked (fruit and ice were great). I lost count of the number of times I was thanked for running by the volunteers. There were constant patrols by safety personel up and down the course in case anyone needed medical attention due to temps in the 90's (which I did after the race.Thank you!). We stayed in the Williamson Fire Dept., and they also made us feel very welcome. The pre race and post race dinners were great and packet pickup was a breeze. The course, while brutal is beautiful with many historic landmarks along the route. I will definitely be back although maybe just doing the half next year! |
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