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Apr 29, 2024

Run With the Horses Marathon Runner Comments

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Course 4.3

Organization 4.4

Spectators 2.2

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L. P. from WEST VIRGINIA (9/1/2006) "Race, support, and director? One word: Awesome!!" (about: 2006) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Run With the Horses Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 What a great group of people in Green River. We loved this race, the organization, the support people, and snacks along the course. It is a tough, hilly course, but I never thought of quitting. The support at each H2O stop was unbelievable.!! Such nice folks. A special thanks to Ellen ONeal, race director for the well organized race. Anyone that passes up this race, is truly missing a great time. Plan on going back next year. Sue and Larry Pritchard,WV
R. B. from Minneapolis, MN (9/1/2006) "A Truly Unique Marathon Adventure" (about: 2006) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Run With the Horses Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 If you are the typical marathon runner looking for your typical marathon, this probably isn't the marathon for you. However, if you are looking for an adventure run over a course that is like no other you need to give this marathon a try (weatherwise almost anything can happen during the run and it did during the 2006 race). The overall organization for this race was excellent. For example, there were water stops located exactly at every second mile marker. These stops always had a choice of water or Gatorade as well as food items in the later stages of the race. In addition, you definitely will see wild horses if you want to take the time to look. A technical running shirt was given to those that registered. At the finish, they provided a very nice finisher's medal as well as a variety of refreshments. The different programs that were offered to runners both before and after the race were also very enjoyable (although I would recommend having sheltered locations during times of inclement weather). If you don't need a race to set a PR or qualify for Boston, I highly recommend this race for its true adventure and overall enjoyment. You will not be disappointed.
D. I. from Gainesville, FL (8/30/2006) "Spectacular Scenery!" (about: 2006) 6-10 previous marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The idea of the wild horses captured my attention so I decided to try the marathon... and I'm glad that I did! The scenery was spectacular! The vistas of the deserts below are stunning! I also saw many wild horses... some running and enjoying the cool weather... others just curious. The trail was dirt, but well maintained. The location in Green River was close enough for my friend and me to make a trip up to the Tetons and Yellowstone. The support staff was so encouraging. The race director was great! I enjoyed my experience and would recommend this marathon to anyone.
S. P. from WV (8/29/2006) "Awesome course, support, and race director!!" (about: 2006) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Run With the Horses Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Well, of the past 54 marathons I have done, this rates as one of the top 5 toughest ones. Course is very tough. But had a great time, and plan to go back next year. The race director does such a great job, and I can't say enough great things about the support people of Green River. So friendly and helpful, even through the cool, wet weather. Rain and thunderstorms most of the day - even had a hail storm. The dirt road got pretty muddy in a few places on the hilly course. But the support people stayed out there till everyone finished. Oh, yes, and don't forget we got to see wild horses. The age group awards are horseshoes, so unusual. This is a great race, just don't understand why it remains such a small race. I highly suggest this race for a nice challenge. Thanks again, Green River, and to the race director, Ellen.
Wayne La Groix from Edmonton, Canada (12/28/2005) "Great race with great people" (about: 2005) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Run With the Horses Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 I wanted to run a marathon in WY. I am glad that that I picked this race. The scenery was picturesque. If you want a large crowd, this is not the race. If you want to run in nice country with friendly people, this is the race. The race is still small enough that you get personal attention. (Thanks Ellen!) I will be back.
D. T. from California (9/16/2005) "Run without Wild Horses" (about: 2005) 11-50 previous marathons COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 My friend and his 10-year-old son from Salt Lake City accompanied me to the race; we all enjoyed the Friday night festival, the food, the games, music and conversation with locals ? a very good family event. Saturday while I was pounding out the miles, my two friends had a free waffle breakfast at the Super 8 Motel (very clean and quiet rooms) and then moseyed over to the park again, played more games and waited for me to finish. Meanwhile, I was shuffling along, huffing and puffing in the too-thin, too-clean air (I?m from Los Angeles area) trying to keep up with Ron from Laramie. THANK goodness for his coaching, encouragement and conversation; this was a great diversion from the long miles of ?wide open spaces?. The road was hard packed dirt, no wind, no rain, and not too hot ? no inclement weather conditions. All of the volunteers were wonderful and friendly supplying Pringles and Gatorade at the water stops. There were NO spectators even in the city; Ron and I ran down the middle of the streets like we owned the place. I was thrilled to discover that I had ?won? a Master?s Women award certificate and thrilled to find watermelon at the food table ? thank you, thank you. The shirts were nice, the medal was nice, the free shower at the recreation center was especially nice and the whole weekend was thoroughly fun. Take the whole family and enjoy!
shawn collins from Boulder, Colorado (9/13/2005) "We Were The Wild Horses" (about: 2005) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Run With the Horses Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 1 I saw 57 wild horses: everyone who ran this race. If you looked close enough you would have seen my poop on the side of the road. Yes I was marking my turf. This is a kick-butt marathon! I am glad I made this one! The race organizer Ellen O'Neall is first-class and more than willing to address any questions. True this is a new marathon, but they are more than interested in making this a better event. Very challenging course and uniquely beautiful. Close to Jackson Hole and Yellowstone. Go!!
J. T. from Calgary, Alberta Canada (9/12/2005) "Toughest course I've run" (about: 2005) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Run With the Horses Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 What attracted me to this race, was its name 'Run with the Horses Marathon'. I just had to do this. Tough course but I loved it. This was my 9th marathon. Spectacular scenery. Did not see any horses either. Probably got scared off by the front runners. Did see a few rabbits though. Pasta and shrimp dinner the night before was well planned. Plenty of shrimp. Organizers and volunteers did an excellent job for a small marathon. Aid stations were well stocked. Plenty of post race snacks. If you are looking for a marathon in this area, I would definitely consider this one.
Alan Remele from Yucaipa, Ca. (9/5/2005) "Very different race, so unique, I liked it!" (about: 2005) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Run With the Horses Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 1 I truly was expecting to see wild horses. I did see piles of horse poop. They even had nice educational signs to explain what you were seeing. It seems that the piles of horse dung are there because this is the way the male horses mark their territory, and the nice open space that the graded road provides is perfect for them. My time was about thirty-five minutes slower than most races, but I attribute that to stopping and reading the educational markers, looking for horses, runner's knee problems, and taking pictures of the vast distance between me and the runners ahead of me. If you don't mind being alone most of the race, need some time just to think, clear your mind, this could be the race for you. Now,some things that need attention: I would guess that if you asked most anybody in the town of Green River, besides the organizers and volunteers, about the 'Run with the Horses Marathon' they would say, 'What marathon'. Until I came accross the finish line over the bridge that spans Green River I did not see any spectators except for the policeman that changed the traffic light to green for me when I crossed the Main St. I should think the city of Green River should be proud of the fact that they have a 'Wild Horse Preserve' and that they have people coming from all over the country to not only visit this preserve and their city but to run a marathon in it! Somebody needs to alert the town to this race. After running 24 miles of basically high chaparral wilderness it would have been so much better to have at least some people cheering from the streets of Green River besides the few that checked my time as I finished. Oh! back up. The pedestrian bridge that crosses the train tracks near the end of the race has big cracks on the down slope. I saw the first crack and said to myself be careful Alan, this railing is like an old erector set, one wouldn't want to fall and get a foot or much worse a head caught in the bars as you fall. the next crack I caught with my toe and slid for about ten feet on my stomack and elbow. The race director was very helpful when I showed her my boo-boo. They even took pictures of it. The water stops every two miles were great (even M&M's) and the volunteers on the roving quads were very helpful with discarded clothing or whatever you needed. The course was well marked and mile markers were easy to read, even from more than a 1/2 mile away. The pasta dinner was a nice picnic in the park with great entertainment. Overall, a unique race I would do again, if I happened to be in the area, and ran it with a friend, who would not be interested in a fast time. The elevation of over 7000 feet is deceiving.
The Preacher from Booneville, MS (9/4/2005) "Felt like being in the movie 'High Plains Runner'" (about: 2005) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Run With the Horses Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 This marathon is like life. It is not an easy run, but that is the beauty of this run. It is a tough, beautiful run that will inspire you. The course is dirt/rock, but quite smooth. The hills just kept on like a bad joke and there wasn't enough air for this flat lander. The people were great. One could not ask for better organization or support on the course. It was a long way for me to come to Wyoming, but it was well worth it.

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