I went into the race a bit hesitant about doing the out & back type course...twice! As it turned out, though, I didn't mind it at all. Very flat, plenty of aid stations, not many spectators, but that's fine by me. A sound system at the starting line would've made it seem more organized, but the volunteers were so helpful. The post-race meal & shower access was very welcome.

What a wonderful town, race director, volunteers, aid stations, pasta dinner, post race soup and rolls and inspirational presentation the evening before!! Keep up the good work!!

very hospitable people. lots of aid stations and very nice folks. hated having to run THROUGH the finish at the half..it is so cruel. better to have a cone out on the road. hard to hear your chip beep at the finish mat and have to go back out...
other than that, i liked the race. good cause and i felt the race organizations passion for the people of kenya.
nice job with pasta dinner and post-race meal. plenty left for even we slower folks.

This was a well organized race. I was not sure how I would like the new out-and-back-twice course, but it was good. It is run on a small road in the country, so there are not huge crowds cheering, but the volunteers were great at the aid stops. The medal was nice for such a small race. Best of all was the cause: they raised money to build water wells in Kenya. Very cool.

Great Race:
Easy terrain; the start was a bit tight, which I heard a few participants fussing about... but otherwise no issues.

Great People:
Can't say enough about the organizers. Courteous. Very helpful and cheerful. Everyone was having a fun time.

Beautiful Area:
If you love the great outdoors, rivers, and lakes, this is the place to relax before and after the race.

Good job to all. See you next year.

I ran the half this year and have done a lot of long runs along this course over the last 13 years. I don't know of a faster course (completely flat and straight), and as the race popularity grows, the number of spectators will grow too. And by the way, the proceeds go to a good cause.

I ran the half. This was a great run with lots of great atmosphere. The people are all very friendly and there is a post-race meal!

I have put off running this race (half marathon) because of conflicts with another race on the same date. Finally made the decision this year and realized what I had been missing. This was a great, flat course along the White River. I will definitely plan on being there next year.

This was a wonderful flat area to start my running over again. I had not been able to participate for 2 years due to diabetic neuropathy/tarsal tunnel. The doctor gave the go ahead since it was flat and I promised to speed-walk. Came in 3rd in my age-class. Thanks again for the changes.

Beautiful, flat course along the White River in rural Arkansas. Exceptional staff and volunteers; I had misplaced my race number on race morning and the staff quickly assisted me and relieved all stress!!! Great bean soup at the end. Community supports a good charity.