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Apr 28, 2024

Casper Wyoming Marathon Runner Comments

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Course 4.2

Organization 4.8

Spectators 3.4

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B. B. from Texas (6/16/2013) "Run this!" (about: 2013) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Casper Wyoming Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 As a 50 stater (this was #39), the choice was between Casper and Jackson Hole, which was at least 1,000 feet higher and in late September, and another one or two, and I'm very glad I chose to run Casper. It's a first class, small, wonderful marathon. Pros: 1. Web site - excellent. 2. Registration - easy, including being at the host hotel with late hours (and on the morning of race too, which is rare). 3. Host hotel - on the finishing line. Our room overlooked it. Amazing. Bus picked us up in front and drove maybe 1/2 mile up a hill to the start. Price was only $82. Nice bed and hotel. Expo downstairs small, perfect. Nice staff. Free shuttle to/from nearby airport so we didn't need rental. Microwave and frig in room to heat up pre-race oatmeal. Quiet. One of the most convenient hotels, especially for the money, I've ever stayed at before a race, and obviously that's very important. 3. Course - wow. You get to warm up in the city's convention center with plenty of bathrooms. Walk out the door and a small crowd takes off. Perfect. (Take that, Boston or NYC!) View of the mountains, rolling hills, no traffic, then most of race is on a very nice, non concrete bike path along a pretty river. Plenty of good aid stations, all with GU's, some with fruit. Half never a factor and split off. Uncrowded course, could be PR. Perfection. 4. Weather - How can you top 45 at the start, 67 at the finish, with low humidity - in June? 5. Finish - Announcer very nicely called your name, city, (and something special about you - in my case, # of races, only because they asked at expo). Great food - pizza (including vegetarian, almost impossible to find), lots of fruits, including blueberries, strawberries, mangos - are you kidding me? - breads with peanut butter, and of course beer, lots of beer. Trees to sit under along the river. Instant timing results. 6. Area - easy to go to some wonderful places after. We drove to Cody (see the Buffalo Bill Museum), then through the mountains to Yellowstone and then spent a week in Jackson Hole, which is amazing. Cons None. This is a perfect race. Congrats to the RD for putting on a great race.
G. R. from NC (6/14/2013) "Perfection in a Marathon Event" (about: 2013) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Casper Wyoming Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 There is absoultely nothing you could want in a marathon that was not available here. Bus to the start where you are staged inside with plenty of food, drink and restroom until minutes before the start. The course is rolling with enough change of scenery. The rest stops were as well stocked as you will ever find. I liked the sections that were out and back since it gave you a chance to see other runners. I agree with a previous comment, the golf course loop would have been nicer on our way out, but otherwise, perfect. Finishing at the host hotel is great. I could go on and on about the post run spread, Many FRUIT selections, all the normal beverages and food, but as we were sitting near the finish talking about how great the food was, pizza and sub sandwiches were delivered. The RD knows what she is doing. If you need crowds this is not your event. Otherwise You can not go wrong running this marathon.
J. W. from Michigan (6/11/2013) "Flat and fast...NOT!" (about: 2013) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Casper Wyoming Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This race was great in many ways except one. The website states 'many describe the course flat and fast, find out for yourself'. After the first 3 miles of hills I found out. It was NOT flat or fast. Many runners felt the same way and were disappointed with their times. Now I know why an elevation chart was not provided on the website. When I pointed the hills out to a race organizer afterwards, she pointed to a mountain and said 'we consider that a hill'. The course was a bit boring (most of it on a bike/walking trail). However everything else was excellent. Great organization, nice indoor facilities before the race, good water stations and nice finish at the Ramada. Loved the beer and pizza (no limit!). Stay at the Ramada and get a room facing the river and you will be at the finish line!
P. G. from West cdes Moines, IA (6/10/2013) "Wonderful Small Marathon" (about: 2013) 50+ previous marathons \| 2 Casper Wyoming Marathons COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This is a great race from the ease of logistics (especially if you stay at the Ramada) to the medal, the tech fabric shirt, the post race food (beer and pizza!!!!), the organization, and the friendly people. Since it is small there are not too many spectators but that doesn't bother me. I ranked the course as a 3 only because it is at over 5,000 feet. At sea level this would be a 4 or 5 star course. If you need or want to run a marathon in Wyoming, this is the one to run.
S. K. from Grand Rapids MI (6/5/2013) "Most excellent experience!" (about: 2013) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Casper Wyoming Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 The course is absolutely beautiful. Organization is excellent. Volunteers were spectacular. Aid stations perfect with the best selection I have seen. Start and finish areas were perfect. and totally convenient. Food and facilities at both were above expectations. The elevation and temps were a challenge for us sea level folks but I came in prepared. The loop around the golf course would have been more welcome on the way out to the turnaround from my perspective. Casper will remain one of my best marathon experiences. Any Race Director would benefit from the Casper insight. I highly recommend this race.
T. H. from Chicago (6/5/2013) "This is one to run!" (about: 2013) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Casper Wyoming Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 Hats off to the Casper, Wyoming marathon race crew. This race marked my 29th state in my 50-state quest. I am so glad I chose Casper. The race directors did a fantastic job! Everyone was very personable and accommodating. The course was nice, decent host hotel (finished right at the hotel), shuttle transportation, food on course (cold watermelon, oranges,and GU at almost every water stop)and post race (what a spread!).
B. E. from TN (7/16/2012) "Great race" (about: 2012) 50+ previous marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I have run 50+ marathons and this one was very well organized. Water stops were very well attended w/ice being supplied later in the race. Last 10 miles were high sun, very hot, not much shade. Ramada was great location, shirt nice as was medal. Good race for 50 staters. Only thing I would change is an earlier start, but I am sure that is a logistical nightmare. Buses to start were great, too. Loved this race, had a great time. Thanks to everyone involved.
R. D. from Springfield, Virginia (6/7/2012) "A hidden gem!" (about: 2012) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Casper Wyoming Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 Smaller marathons usually seem to get the small details right, and that's easy to say about the Casper, Wyoming, race. The organizers and volunteers made this race a memorable one for me. You could tell that for the 10th anniversary race, they've worked out the details and have figured out what works. Pre-race pasta meal had ample supply of food. Small shuttle bus made multiple trips to starting line. Indoor convention center had plenty of space to warm up and stretch, with lots of early morning amenities if needed. Morning weather an ideal 60 degrees with a high sun. Plenty of water stops with Gatorade and GU. No need for much crowd control, but at the intersection where it was warranted, Casper PD was very supportive. Finish line at the host hotel makes logistics super easy. Post-race celebration a fantastic feast, with pizza, subs, fruit, cookies, crackers, bagels, and plenty of beverages to enjoy. If there's anything I would would tweak, it's the course. If it's possible to run through downtown or more neighborhoods, I think that would give this race more of a Casper-feel. After a while, running along the paved river path got a tad monotonous. Seeing the rattlesnake at mile 15 was eye-opening. And the stretch around the golf course (mile 21-23) was much tougher than expected due to sneaky inclines and zero shade as temps rose to the low 80s. Casper's not the easiest place to get to, especially from the east coast. The altitude and temperatures did their best to drain my legs, but it didn't sap my enthusiasm. Well done, everyone, and I'm glad I made the trip. Put this race on your calendar.
L. E. from Bishop, California (6/5/2012) "Great experience" (about: 2012) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Casper Wyoming Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 My husband and I had a wonderful experience at this race. All the volunteers were so welcoming, friendly and helpful. The race tee shirts and runner's bags are some of the nicest we've seen at any race, large or small. We loved the start - large indoor facility with food, drinks, restrooms, space to hang out/spread out/get ready. And what a great view of the city and surrounding area from up there! Just really nice and a great way to start off. We appreciated all the aid stations - there were a ton of them! - which were well stocked with water, Gatoraid, Gu, fruit and ice. We enjoyed the variety of terrain and scenery on the race course, and particularly enjoyed the large pronghorn that leapt across the road around mile 5. And the finish line food - well, that was a special treat. We are both vegetarians, and more than once we've had the sad experience of having few or no meatless options available at the finish line. We were completely blown away by the vegetarian pizza, vegetarian sandwiches, and the most amazing selection of fresh fruit we've ever seen at a race, including raspberries and blueberries! On top of that was a huge selection of drinks. This was a first class event with small town charm and we highly recommend it.
J. C. from Longmont, Colorado (6/4/2012) "Superb organization in a welcoming community" (about: 2012) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Casper Wyoming Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The Casper Marathon was very well organized. The packet pick-up was open late the night before, which is especially helpful in the rather remote location. The shuttle to the start was easy. I didn't stay at the host hotel/finish line (Ramada), but it was on a block with several other hotels, which gave us great choices for nearby lodging. At the start, there was a plethora of pre-race snacks, plenty of bathroom access (plus, shelter, though that wasn't essentially with the calm weather). The course was a little hillier than I expected. I couldn't find an elevation profile beforehand, so I should have scoped it out. A lot of the course is very flat, but the there are definitely some hills throughout. If the weather forecast is for heat in future years (as it was this year), definitely put on sunscreen and consider a hat. There's shade along the course, but also long stretches without any shade. If you're not accustomed to elevation, the hills could probably get to you. I live at the same elevation and found myself passing lower elevation folks on most of the uphills. The post-race picnic was one of the best I've ever seen, with plenty of food, ranging from loads of fruit to pizza and beer. Also, Casper has some hidden gems for restaurants and things to do. We had a great pre-race meal at Dsasumo; the Oregon Trail historical sites in and around Casper were fun, too. All around, kudos to the wonderful and welcoming folks in Casper!

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