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Course Rating Course 4.5 
 
Oranization Rating Organization 4.7 
 
Spectator Rating Spectators 4.2 
 
 
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L. A. from Monrovia, CA (1/14/2014)
"Big Sky Gem" (about: 2013)

11-50 previous marathons | 1 Missoula Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


For anyone wanting a fabulous racing experience in a beautiful part of the country this race is a must-do. Very well organized, great support and a wonderful course. Finish area was well stocked and had many folks there from volunteers to medical staff. The medal was awesome. This race gets an A+.
 

A. J. from New Jersey (8/22/2013)
"One of the best" (about: 2013)

4-5 previous marathons | 1 Missoula Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


I truly enjoyed running this race. Everything is a 5-star: the organization from registration to the finish line was superb, the course was beautiful, the weather was great, the community was kind and supportive, and so on. The race started at 6:00 am and sun came out slowly from behind the mountains a few miles after start; that beautiful scene will stay in my mind forever.
 

T. S. from Missouri (8/1/2013)
"I Want to Run This Again" (about: 2013)

4-5 previous marathons | 1 Missoula Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


This is a well organized race in a beautiful locale. The directors of this event try to go the extra mile to make it fun -like the fireworks display at the starting line. Totally unexpected. Great July marathon!

I wrote a longer review here
http://marathontrainingacademy.com/race-recap-the-missoula-marathon
 

A. T. from Chicago (7/23/2013)
"loved this race" (about: 2013)

11-50 previous marathons | 1 Missoula Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


Already made a comment - forgot to mention there was even a concert pianist in a front yard playing for us (even for us slow ones!)
 

Barefoot Subramanian from Lafayette,LA (7/18/2013)
"Fantastic Course and Super Scenic" (about: 2013)

6-10 previous marathons | 1 Missoula Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


Perfect course for barefoot running. Except between mile 17-18. The organization and the end of race food goodies were great.
 

m. s. from mansfield, tx (7/18/2013)
"Great point-to-point in Big Sky country!" (about: 2013)

50+ previous marathons | 2 Missoula Marathons
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 2


July is a great time in Montana, cool mornings and with a 6am start, the weather was perfect. Course was mostly flat and great scenery. Small town so the crowd support was minimal but those who were there were awesome. Unique medal and a nice tech shirt. One of my favorite marathons!
 

Loretta Miner from Buffalo New York (7/17/2013)
"Awsome" (about: 2013)

11-50 previous marathons | 1 Missoula Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


This was my 11th marathon first time in Missoula. I ran the full and my husband ,son and his fiance ran the half. We all came away with the same thought about this race. This is a very well organized, well run event . The buses to the start line were prompt , plenty of them to get the runners there on time. The course was well marked ,the water stops well supplied. The volunteers were friendly. The course is beautiful. Gave us new meaning to 'big sky country'. We all loved this event. Everything was top notch. I had emailed the race director before the race and had a prompt reply. We stayed at the Campus Inn they gave us late check out so I could come back and shower. I highly recommend the Campus inn. Close enough you can walk to the packet pick up and bus pick up. We were so impressed with how friendly everyone was in Missoula. The restaurants we ate in were all really good. We had dinner at a Brazilian restaurant that had amazing food . Everything about this race is Awsome :-)
 

j. s. from Washington (7/17/2013)
"Great event" (about: 2013)

50+ previous marathons | 1 Missoula Marathon
COURSE: 4  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 4


The course is flat w/ one major hill at mi 14, it then flattens again and you are running in a beautfuil forested area. You then drop down and head back into Missoula.

Organization: A+ very well done, expo was nice, parking was limited, informative website, buses are early 4:30am however they had coffee and were ontime and a short :15-:20min drive to Frenchtown.

Spectators, The race finish in Missoula however you start in Frenchtown which is rural so if you are looking for 26 miles of crowds this race is NOT for you. If you are looking for a great mid size event which is well done, head to Missoula!
 

S. K. from New York (7/16/2013)
"A Marathon Runs Through It" (about: 2013)

11-50 previous marathons | 1 Missoula Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 3


Here were some highlights:
Fireworks at the start. Sun rising over the distant mountains. The only hill worth mentioning was so gentle and brought you up along a ridge line overlooking the river on one side and endless supply of shady trees on the other. Two spectators sitting atop their horses to encourage runners up said climb, which was also the image on the well-deigned race shirt. The number of spectators is about what you would expect from a relatively rural marathon, but their enthusiasm and offering of support (food and mist stations) was enormously helpful - one guy played his piano on his yard. A truly enjoyable event!
 

A. T. from Chicgao (7/16/2013)
"Absolutely wonderful" (about: 2013)

11-50 previous marathons | 1 Missoula Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


Over 16 miles of breath-taking scenery (before getting to city limits); volunteers and support STUPENDOUS (and I was a 6:20); loved the city (lots of restaurants, shops, etc.); great organization; spectators and hoses and post-race food still out even for the walkers!
 

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