Great course, organization, and post-race food. This was my 5th Tecumseh Marathon and it never disappoints. This year's additions of festive signs and music were a great touch. I'm still smiling about the garland on one of the footbridges. Nice touch! It's true that some people need to be more aware of if they are slowing others down and not littering on the trail. The course is challenging and you never know about the weather. Sometimes even the bus drivers need help from the runners on how to get to the start but it's all part of the charm that makes Tecumseh one great marathon adventure.

This was my 5th full marathon and one of my favorites. It's not comparable to any other race that I've run in. The scenery was beautiful! It snowed for more than half of the race, but it added to the beauty and adventure of the experience. This is the first marathon that I've run that did not feel like 26.2 miles. I was so focused on weaving in, out, up and down the trail and trying not to slip (which I did several times) that I didn't really think about the miles. At times, I felt like I was on an obstacle course, dodging branches, leaping over logs and climbing snow-covered hills. I thought the volunteers and the aid stations were great. I was thrilled to be served a cup of hot chocolate at mile 18. Also, at the finish line, they served vegetable soup, which delighted me since I'm a vegetarian. I will return!

This was my first trail marathon and it was without a doubt the best marathon I have ever run! The scenery was beautiful and the course was packed full of fun. While there were some minor problems, like buses being late, it all added to the charm of running in the snow on a trail. I cannot wait for December 2009!

This was my first Tecumseh and my 6th marathon. What a fun race. The snow/ice made it all the more exciting. Tough course! Good aid stations. I'll be back!

Not easy, hilly, intense - loved it! Amazing.... I fell back in love with running all over again!

I've run a lot of trail races and this one was impressive! It was beautiful because of the snow, but tricky because of the snow.

Everyone from newbies to the experienced will find this a treat. Come prepared and over pack. Even if you don't think you'll need it, bring it!

This was my 11th marathon and one of my favorites. Tough course? You bet; that's what makes this race stand out from so many other marathons. I will be back in 2009 to run the race with the group from Rockford, IL.

What a wonderful first marathon! The aid stations were packed with food and very nice people. My thanks to all of you that stood out in the cold/windy weather just to help out. This race was very organized! See everyone next year!

First and most important, the volunteers were really excellent and stood out in some pretty nasty weather to take care of us runners. A lot to ask of them and they were there to cheer us on.

Also, cheers to the spectators - all three of them. Don't do this one for the rush of the crowd, as there is none.

But that is not the point on a trail marathon. Great trail, tough, and a real challenge. By all means do this one if you can and want to run a trail. Organization is really top-notch. Unless you are one of the leaders, be ready to walk up many of the hills. Unfortunately you can get stuck in a pack and can't pass people on the terrain (not that I was always looking to do so). Plus, with the snow we had, you can't put your foot into the snow not knowing what you are stepping on or into such as a root or hole.

While I hate to critique a sponsor of the race, the Summerhouse Inn was a bit of a disappointment. I was an out-of-towner, so I stayed for two nights. While the staff is very accommodating, the room I had was a bit tough. All in all, it did the job and was basically clean, but check out your other options, too.

Otherwise, do this race, enjoy it, and try to look up once in a while to enjoy the surroundings.

I have been running for 30 years now and this race was without question the most enjoyable race that I have ever run. In the same breath I can tell you that it was the most physically demanding thing that I have ever done. The organization, course, and volunteers were all fantastic and made it well worth the 6-hour drive I made to get there. I will definitely be back.