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May 3, 2024

Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon Runner Comments

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Course 4.9

Organization 5.0

Spectators 4.3

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T. R. from Birmingham, AL (11/29/2011) "Keeps getting better!" (about: 2011) 11-50 previous marathons \| 6+ Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The combination of race director, location, camaraderie and volunteers makes for a great experience. This was my 6th time to do this Marathon (another 'streaker') and as long as I can run I hope to keep coming back.
M. G. from Raleigh, NC (11/28/2011) "Wet, but fun Monkey" (about: 2011) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Yeah, the course is hilly, but it was a fun challenge, especially in the driving rain. Trent and his crew were awesome and my kudos to the volunteers on the course and at the finish. The post-race food spread was one of the best I've sampled after any race.
A. H. from Noblesville, IN USA (11/26/2011) "Lots of fun." (about: 2011) 3 previous marathons \| 1 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Very challenging and fun race. Don't count on a PR, count on a good time!
Phoolish Phil from Birmingham, AL (11/25/2011) "It's addicting..." (about: 2011) 50+ previous marathons \| 6+ Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 A true test, but everything is so well done that it makes your journey pretty pleasant. You basically feel that it is an honor and a privilege to run with this field and be served by the volunteers! I have run it every year and love bringing my friends to be part of this special event. Thanks, Trent and volunteers!
J. P. from Birmingham, AL (11/23/2011) "The best...period!" (about: 2011) 50+ previous marathons \| 6+ Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I'm Dorothy and I'm a streaker. This race is absolutely addictive. It's one of the toughest courses I've ever run, but it's also my favorite. It's beautiful and serene. Percy Warner Park is a must see! The RD is hilarious, attentive to every detail and somehow knows every runner personally and makes them feel welcome. The volunteers have always been great, but really outdid themselves this year. Despite the downpour, they manned their stations with GREAT attitudes to the very end. Thank you! This race also has fantastic sponsors such as The Nashville Striders and Yazoo Brewing. I know I'm leaving out others and I'm sorry. Really cool medals, shirts, etc, but this race's attitude is why we keep coming back!
GI Jess from Tennessee (11/23/2011) "Think Monkey!" (about: 2011) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Words truly cannot do justice to how incredible this race really is. I have run quite a few other marathons & ultras, and Flying Monkey BY FAR is the most spectacular and memorable race I've ever run. Trent is an AWESOME race director! He is very well organized, has a hilarious sense of humor (loved all the pre-race emails trying to convince us that we're fools for attempting to run the Monkey haha!), and he just really knows how to put together a five-star event. I LOVED the small, intimate feel of the race. It's like a trail run without all the rocks to trip over! The hills were definitely intense, but the conquering of these monstrosities is what the Monkey is all about! The downpour rain this year added to the charm of the race as well. (I actually loved running through the rain!) The volunteers were exceptional, all with smiles, never-ending motivation, and strong spirits to stand out there in the monsoon! (LOVED the pickles at one of the final aid stations: AWESOME!) The fellow runners were all so fun and encouraging as well. It's like we were all one big family of lunatics! :) You get TWO shirts (one personalized!!), a whole bag full of surprise goodies, and the most unique 'medal' of any race! The post-race party with TONS of food and unlimited local microbrewed beer, Yazoo, was icing on the cake. In short, there is nothing about this race I would change. Thanks so much to Trent, the volunteers, and all the other Flying Monkeys out there for one of the most memorable days of my life. I'll see you next year!
J. P. from Chattanooga, TN (11/23/2011) "Simply Amazing" (about: 2011) 4-5 previous marathons \| 2 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I'm won't lie to you.... it absolutely sucks running a marathon in pounding, constant rain. But that is out of our hands! And that is the only negative about the whole race experience. Every aspect of this marathon is top notch. The fans and volunteers were unbelievable; they were so encouraging, friendly, and helpful even though they were as wet and miserable as we were! The aid stations were wonderful and plentiful (the Mountain Dew at Mile 22 was fantastic!). Organization of the event was top notch; Trent always does a great job. Food afterwards was unreal. Fantastic schwag too. I don't think there will ever be a piece of wood I worked harder to earn or will cherish more than my finisher's medal. All the runners there are extremely cordial and friendly. 3 awesome souls even helped pushed my car out of the mud when it was all over! This is the best marathon in the country. If you have never done it, try your hardest to get in. But good luck! You are definitely not getting my spot!
Admiral Kino from Hiding from the Monkeys (11/23/2011) "Even a Wet Monkey = a Fun Monkey!" (about: 2011) 50+ previous marathons \| 2 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Although I was a Monkey Attack victim this year and it rained and was cold, I still had a wonderful time at the Flying Monkey Marathon in Nashville, TN! RD Trent does the most excellent job at accommodating us runners (from allowing vets to pick their own bib numbers to arranging a nice pre-race dinner to handing out lots of monkey dolls to runners), creating the best schwag, and having plenty of aid stations set up chock-full of great volunteers. Nashville hospitality is second to none. I have run over 80 marathons & ultras, and have yet to come across a race like the Monkey that provides such Kumbaya comraderie with so many returning vets year in and year out. It's no secret why this race sells out in under 4 minutes. If you do get in, you'll enjoy every excruciating moment of running the Monkey (there are literally no flat parts) and the fine Smorgasbord picnic plus beer garden afterward. The only reason my Spectators rating is low is because the race is in a state park, so it's hard to attract lots of volunteers similar to a big city marathon. However, the fans who do come out to brave the monkeys are great and very supportive!
Z. T. from St. Louis, MO (11/23/2011) "My Favorite Marathon to Date" (about: 2011) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Even through the wind, rain, and hills, the spirt of The Monkey kept a smile on our faces the entire race. This is definitely a fun one to do with a friend or two, but even solo it would still be a blast. The rain culled back the number of spectators, but the tight-knit course and race crew made it seem like there were 50 water and aid stations and always a smiling face to encourage you on. Especially the 'Occupy Monkey' signs (yes, this race is even politically relavent). Trent does a great job keeping you excited for the race, from months before to hours after. Incredible organization and just outright fun. I will definitely run The Monkey again!!
Rachel Randall from Memphis, TN (11/23/2011) "Monkey!" (about: 2011) 11-50 previous marathons \| 4-5 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my fourth year running the Flying Monkey Marathon. I won't miss it. It is simply about running because you love to run with other awesome people who also love to run. The course is TOUGH, and no matter how much you convince yourself it can't be as bad as you remember, it is. The volunteers are out of this world. Smiling, cheering, helpful, give you or find for you whatever you could possibly need. I've run this in the rain, in the heat, and in the freezing cold (never know what you're going to get in Nashville in November) and the volunteers never let on that they are anything but thrilled to be there! And finally, the swag - awesome. Tech shirt with your name on it, cool cotton shirt that you'll actually wear, stickers, magnets, etc.. And the medal rocks! Nothing else like it. The race director is FUN, sends all these great emails beforehand that completely warn you about what you're about to encounter, but somehow you don't believe that it is going to be that bad. It is. But, it is also totally worth it. This is unlike any other marathon you'll ever run, which is what makes it so perfect.

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