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May 5, 2024

Tecumseh Trail Marathon Runner Comments

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Course 4.8

Organization 4.6

Spectators 3.5

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B. C. from IL (12/7/2007) "Now I'm hooked on trails, especially Tecumseh" (about: 2007) 2 previous marathons \| 1 Tecumseh Trail Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I signed up for this race because I've never run a trail race of any kind. I now will be perfectly content if I never run anything but trail races from here on out. This race is beyond memorable. I was impressed with the course, organization, aid stations, shirt, and the crazy, intense hills. Tecumseh is extremely challenging, but it's so fun!
m. w. from Illinois (12/5/2007) "Scenic, challenging and rewarding..." (about: 2007) 2 previous marathons \| 1 Tecumseh Trail Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This is my second marathon (first trail) and one of numerous other races/distances. It was an extremely challenging course with over 3200' elevation change, narrow trails, seemingly endless hidden rocks and tree roots (under wet leaves and some mud), switchbacks up steep ascents and rocks/mud in numerous creek bed crossings. However, the scenery was breathtaking, the aid stations were stocked (energy bars/gels, cookies, pretzels, fruit, Fig Newtons, hot chocolate, water, Gatorade, etc.), the volunteers were pleasant, the course was well marked and the finish was spectacular with hot soup and sandwiches waiting in a cozy stone cabin with burning fires to warm our feet. THE BEST running experience I've encountered! I would definitely run this again. Hats off to the organizers for providing a unique and fun experience.
Eric Oliver from Salt Lake City, Utah (12/5/2007) "The toughest and most beautiful marathon yet!" (about: 2007) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Tecumseh Trail Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was marathon number 50 and easily the toughest! I had no idea what to expect since I had signed up on a whim. The course was very beautiful but very technical. Lots of branches, fallen trees, and roots covered by leaves. Fell at least three times and tripped over a dozen but the leaves made for a soft landing. I would do this marathon again, not because it was fun, but because next year I am not going to let the course get the best of me. The food and volunteers were excellent. Best post-race food ever. Also, bring a change of clothing and go shopping in nearby Nashville afterwards. Simply breathtaking.
T. J. from Chicago, IL (12/4/2007) "Best marathon experience of my life" (about: 2007) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Tecumseh Trail Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 I have never felt compelled to write a marathon report before, but this race was UNbelievable. Beautiful and serene course, a hardcore group of fellow runners, dedicated volunteers, and a unique, cozy finish line celebration. The opposite of your typical big-city road marathon and exactly what I was looking for.
Gregory Schroeder from New Albany, Indiana (12/3/2007) "It doesn't get any better than this!" (about: 2007) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Tecumseh Trail Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 This was my first trail marathon and my ninth marathon overall, and I can't remember ever having this much fun. Tecumseh is challenging and playful, with many switchbacks on a narrow running trail. Race support was great, as was the course. Can this marathon be any better? Only if there is more hot chocolate on the course. The jacket in the race packets were over the top. The soup and sandwiches at the finish were a nice touch of southern Indiana hospitality. One last word: This race is not for the weak of heart. Would I run this race again? YES!
Amanda Hager from Iowa City, IA (12/2/2007) "The most amazing race ever. Ever." (about: 2007) 2 previous marathons \| 1 Tecumseh Trail Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Well, I've only run three races. But there were embroidered jackets, buffet tables at aid stations, hundreds of happy and friendly people (no one would talk to me at Grandma's or Quad Cities), soup and sandwiches and cookies at the finish, a dirt-cheap hotel, a dirt-cheap entry fee, and the most beautiful course, woods and hills and ravines and countryside. There are no chips, no splits, no hundreds of fans sitting in lawn chairs watching you sweat, no McDonald's banners in the sky, no massage tent, no garbage of any kind. Towards the end, at some point, there was no one in sight, in front of me, behind me, anywhere. I just stopped and looked around at the woods, and practically cried. This was the best race.
J. H. from Fishers, IN (12/2/2007) "kudos to Brian and crew" (about: 2007) 11-50 previous marathons \| 4-5 Tecumseh Trail Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 I knocked this race last year when the buses were so misguided, and will give full credit to the RD and staff for correcting that problem this year. Buses got to the finish area early this year, to avoid the lost driver debacle of last. Everything appeared to go smoothly. Race shirts are hugely improved over prior years. The trail was in the best shape of any time I've run it, and it was a great day for all. Course is always first-rate, organization came through with many improvements, and spectators?? This is a trail race!! You don't run it for crowds, but to get away from them.
M. K. from Brownsburg, Indiana (12/2/2007) ""Challenging" doesn't describe this race!!!" (about: 2007) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Tecumseh Trail Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Exceedingly challenging! I would characterize this as a hill race with trails. Lots of switch-backs and trees. This was my first marathon. The forest and lakes of the Morgan-Monroe State Park were beautiful. Very well organized race; we started on time. Long bus ride from the finish to the start, but the back roads are too steep and narrow for buses. Aid stations were great and just enough. I will do this again.
B. O. from Indianapolis, Indiana (12/2/2007) "Great race" (about: 2007) 2 previous marathons \| 1 Tecumseh Trail Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 This was my third marathon, but the first on trails, and the first one I've run that I'd say is actually fun. The scenery is beautiful, the volunteers are friendly, and the aid stations are awesome (I'm torn between which was my favorite - the one with the hot chocolate and coffee, or the one with a buffet of Oreos, M&Ms, pretzels, Fig Newtons, Cheez-Its, and Clif Bars). The course is grueling at times, but the remoteness and the quiet of running in the woods made this race almost meditative for me. Organization was very good, given the logistical demands of getting everybody to the start line; the race started maybe 10 minutes late. Also had trouble tracking down water at the finish line, which strikes me as a potentially more serious problem. Still, this is a great race all around, and I intend to run it again in 2008.
Lowell Hawkes from Pocatello, Idaho USA (12/2/2007) "Challenging and extremely well organized" (about: 2007) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Tecumseh Trail Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 This marathon is plenty of work with about 4700 climbing feet and 4800 descent. But it was flawless in organization. Terrific people with optimally placed aid stations and lots of good things to eat. Hot chocolate and oatmeal cookies at Mile 18.5 really hit the spot on this cold day. This course requires vigilance as the mass of oak and maple leaves can hide rocks and roots and fallen branches. I would expect everyone to say this was plenty of work and challenge but flawless in organization. A terrific feed at the end restores nutrition and hydration.

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