What a nice change from the usual HUGE marathons offered. This is a well-run, small marathon on a VERY flat, fast, certified course. Plenty of water stops, etc. along the out and back course. Neat to see the support from the community. Great lunch afterward, including some great home-made soups, etc. Medal is not that exciting, but the race is for a wonderful cause.

For out of towners, there are a bunch of nice, clean, cheap chain hotels (e.g., Hampton Inn) within a few miles of the start. The course is downhill to start then FLAT as a pancake. Only the finish is chip-timed, so this is more like a 'gun time' race, so if you are trying to BQ, you need to be up front at the start. The volunteers and spectators are SO friendly and helpful. There was extremely minimal traffic on the roads, so this was a nonfactor. The medal could be a little nicer though. Post-race food is hot, bountiful and REALLY hits the spot. Logistics are good for a double on the Sunday afterwards in Tulsa, OK (Route 66 marathon), if you're a 50 stater.

After the opening downhill mile, the course is as flat as any. The location is not very conducive for spectators, but is offset by nearly constantly meeting other runners along the out-and-back course as well as the frequency of aid stations.
The pre-race pasta dinner was very good and the variety and quantity of post-race food, as well as availablility of showers at the school was much appreciated.
This event supports a wonder cause and will continue to grow.

This was my first marathon. Loved how easy it was to find. Loved size. Loved short bathroom lines. Loved the downhill start. Loved the kind easy going nature of the runners this event attracted.

I was not sure about the out and back course, but it was really great as you got to see so many people over and over and be able to encourage and receive encouragement along the way. Very scenic course

Can't say enough about this race. The course alone is enough to get me to come back. Could not believe how many water stations and toilets there were. The stations were great with super volunteers. The course was beautiful running along side the White River. I will definately be back. A good cause also.

This is a great course if you like a nice flat marathon and would like to qualify for Boston!

This is a great marathon. Well staffed support stops which made the race so much better.

This was my first year to do this race and I wasn't disappointed. Great organization and volunteers with aid stations about every mile. Really not as scenic as I thought it may be but it sure beat just a plain country road. The double out and back was not bad. Always fun to see the other runners and encourage each other. Almost entirely flat. If it wasn't for the wind there would have been some amazing times posted. Post race food at the school included pizza, chili and more. Not much in way of crowd support but it is on a very low populated country road. I'll do this one again!

This was my third running of this event. I like the Cotter course so much more than the M.H. one. What a fun event...lots of civic pride went into this event from the Police to the Volunteers. I like the awards as well. I'll be back.