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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 41 to 51]
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L. G. from Vermont
(6/12/2013)
 "Put this one on your bucket list" (about: 2013)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Hatfield-McCoy Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I've had my eye on the Hatfield/McCoy marathon for a couple of years, and used it to check Kentucky off my list - although since it also goes through West Virginia, 50 staters can use it for either state. We stayed at the Mountaineer Hotel in downtown Williamson, WV, right where the race finishes and the streets are blocked off for a fun day of food vendors, crafts, musicians, and local history. The people are outgoing and southern-friendly, the organizers fantastic, and the waterstop volunteers are among the best I've seen. Most of the course is rolling hills but the long slog up Blackberry Mountain - and then the long and steep descent - made my quads scream. Who needs cheering crowds on such a beautiful course? Don't miss the pasta dinner at the local high school. The ice-cold towel draped around my neck at the finish was a perfect way to cool down after the last hot miles. There are no negatives to this marathon or weekend experience. | |
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Bill Bowman from Elizabeth City, NC
(6/11/2013)
 "You cannot have more marathon fun!" (about: 2013)
11-50 previous marathons
| 6+ Hatfield-McCoy Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is my 8th straight year running the H/M marathon and it never fails to be the most fun race I run. Please read all the comments on this site. Once you run this race you'll know people are sincere about what they say. The community and the volunteers truly love the runners. The volunteers appreciate the thanks they get from the runners but more often than not they will thank you for coming to run before you can thank them, and believe me, they sincerely mean it! The beauty of southern WV/KY is awesome and the course lets you appreciate it. The course, which runs right through the historic sites is tough with almost anything you can imagine. Hills, trail, golf course and swinging bridge. All sorts of critters might accompany you and friends on your journey. The local folks along the course will greet you with 'good morning' along the way. Finish with high fives with Devil Anse and Randall McCoy, then enjoy some great barbecue, watermelon, grapes, etc. If you can watch the History Channel miniseries, 'Hatfields/McCoys' the course will be more meaningful when you run it. A most unique course, friendliest folks in the country, gorgeous setting and fantastic race theme. David Hatfield certainly speaks the truth when he states that the Hatfield/McCoy Marathon is the best kept secret in marathoning. David, I don't think it's a secret any longer. Thanks to you and your wonderful volunteers for another great H/M marathon experience. See everyone in the Tug Valley next June. | |
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Martha Scarberry from Grundy, Virginia
(6/10/2013)
"Best Marathon of All!!!" (about: 2013)
2 previous marathons
| 2 Hatfield-McCoy Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is my second Hatfield McCoy marathon and I love it! If you haven't done this marathon or half marathon, what are you waiting for, sign up as soon as you can for 2014! The Tug Valley is an awesome place for a marathon! You get to run on the highway, on a one-lane road that sometimes is a little muddy after a rain, (and that adds to the unique experience),around a golf course,and across a swinging bridge. The weather is warm, there's sunshine and shade trees and family can meet you at points along the way. There's plenty of water stops to keep you hydrated. Add small town country charm, historical landmarks, a Hatfield and a McCoy to high-five you at the finish line and what is not to like?!!! Oh yeah, there is the gorgeous t-shirt and awesome finishers medal and mason jar. This is my favorite marathon. | |
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Mike Weaver from Bremen, GA
(6/9/2013)
"The hill is for real!" (about: 2013)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Hatfield-McCoy Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Running in Georgia, I do a lot of hill training, but nothing for a sustained distance like Blackberry Mountain. This was my toughest sub4 so far, but I'll be back just to see if I can do it again. The course has it all - a mountain climb, riverside mud trails, a swinging bridge, golf course cart paths, hound dogs and chickens, and a journey through two states passing most of the feud sites. The race is super organized, friendly people everywhere, and everyone running for sheer enjoyment. You can't miss with this one! | |
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Jerry Nelson from Brandenburg, Kentucky
(5/27/2013)
"Run for the hills and love it !!!!!!!!!" (about: 2012)
6-10 previous marathons
| 2 Hatfield-McCoy Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Just a super down home marathon. Low key but a super course of history. At the finish line you feel like you came home again. Well put together. | |
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K. T. from Chardon, Ohio
(7/10/2012)
"You got to run this one!" (about: 2012)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Hatfield-McCoy Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Ditto on all the positive comments below! Hearing all the great things about this event, I've wanted to run this one for a long time. Went down with my husband and close running friend and what a great time we had! I've run many marathons and always get nervous at the start. But not this one. With the overwhelmingly warm welcome and the many fellow Marathon Maniacs (and there were lots of us!) I felt like was was running with family and friends. The pasta dinner (included in your entry fee by the way!) was fun and loved seeing everyone again the next morning on the course. A fun, scenic, challenging course and the friendliest people anywhere (they were genuinely glad we were there)! A great place for a run. Thanks for a great experience! Your marathon career will not be complete if you don't experience this event. BTW... I hope the black lab that ran with us for 11 miles found a happy home! | |
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Larry Whitaker from Perrysburg, Ohio
(6/17/2012)
"Good run" (about: 2012)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Hatfield-McCoy Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 A run to experience the actual cause of running... to have fun. | |
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L. M. from Virginia Beach, VA
(6/16/2012)
"You stole my heart!" (about: 2012)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Hatfield-McCoy Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 What a wonderful place to hold a marathon. Ditto to everyones comments. I can not believe how hospitable EVERYONE was during our stay. We invaded their towns and roads but I never once heard anyone complain. Loved the people cheering us from their porches and even offering up a hosing down on that hot day. I will definately be back. I'm guessing so will many others so I will register early to make sure I get in. | |
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D. E. from Cincinnati, OH
(6/14/2012)
"Fantastic" (about: 2012)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Hatfield-McCoy Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Luckily we heard about the hills so we trained on hills for 3 months. It seemed like a piece of cake. Loved the half marathon. Everyone was so nice, lots of water, gatorade, food and potties. The pasta dinner and BBQ was fantastic. Thank you so much for a great marathon. We are walkers not runners but it was great. | |
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M. S. from Grundy, VA
(6/14/2012)
"Awesome Marathon!!!" (about: 2012)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Hatfield-McCoy Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I thoroughly enjoyed running this marathon! I wish I had discovered it 10 years ago when I ran my first marathon. Lord willing, I will be back! The T-shirt is beautiful and the medal is awesome! I liked all the different terrain, from pavement to dirt to a golf course to a swinging bridge. I liked seeing the historical sights. My husband and I enjoyed our stay at a bed and breakfast. We are born and raised in the country and love small country towns, fresh air, grass, and sunshine. The volunteers were fantastic. The water stops were life savers. This marathon is really close to home for us, and we like that. If you haven't run Hatfield McCoy, then you should! |
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