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May 18, 2024

Running from an Angel Marathon Runner Comments

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Course 4.7

Organization 4.7

Spectators 2.7

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J. V. from Flowery Branch, Georgia (1/9/2012) "Breathtaking Scenery and First-Rate Organization" (about: 2012) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Running from an Angel Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was an extremely well-organized race, with stunning views and some challenging hills to test your mettle. The race director clearly knows what she is doing, as every aspect was covered with professionalism. This was my first Calico race, but it will not be my last.
L. G. from Bel Air, Maryland (1/11/2011) "Highly recommended!!" (about: 2011) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Running from an Angel Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 I ran the marathon and it is definitely one of my favorites. The course is beautiful... with lots of magnificent views in the Lake Mead area! There are hills, but do not let the hills deter you from this beautiful course. Organization was top-notch with plenty of well stocked aid stations along the way. There were not many spectators, but the volunteers at the aid stations were enthusiastic. It is a small race (only 85 marathoners this year). If you like small races, beautiful scenery, meeting nice people, and do not mind the lack of spectators, do not miss this race. It was also nice to spend time in Las Vegas afterward. This was my first event with Calico Racing, and I will definitely be back. Great event!
S. T. from Massachusetts, USA (1/16/2010) "Excellent race!!!" (about: 2010) 2 previous marathons \| 1 Running from an Angel Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 My husband and I ran the half marathon. It was the hilliest course we've run and we loved it!! Great challenge; great volunteers!!! Perfectly organized with lots of water/HEED stops. I can't wait to do it again!!! And great technical t-shirt and medal too.
L. J. from Maine (1/16/2010) "Great race" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Running from an Angel Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 This was a small but well organized race. The host hotel was super close to the start and the marathon went off without a hitch. I actually did better than I had expected given the hills and the difference in weather (which was perfect) from Maine. The aid stations were frequent and well stocked, and the course was beautiful. Very friendly runners as well. My hat is off to the 50-miler who passed me at around my mile 20 (44-ish for him) looking like he was out for a 3-mile Saturday run. Good medal and shirt.
J. V. from Ventura, CA (1/11/2010) "A great way to start the year" (about: 2010) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Running from an Angel Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This year the weather was perfect. Although located close to Vegas, it is in the recreational area of beautiful Lake Mead and Hoover Dam. There are a few hills, but for me, this helps break the run up. The views are magnificent. The t-shirt and medal were outstanding. Joyce, the RD of Calico, makes every runner feel special and has to be the hardest working RD around - not only a great RD, but also a great runner, participating in many marathons and ultras herself. This is reflected in her positive attitude and her volunteers. This was my third Calico event and the experience is always the same... unique, excellent and "as advertised."
B. S. from Baltimore (2/21/2009) "Great" (about: 2009) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Running from an Angel Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 A great course celebrating desert vistas of the lake. I note that some complained about the wind. It frankly was much better than forecast - and sometimes in your face and sometimes on your back. The race director is superb and really into running. We are grateful that she allowed us an early start on the marathon so we could have time to shower before our flight. I'm looking forward to running with Calico Running again! PS. In the categories of marathons run, why not up it? This was my 103rd and there was a person there running her 100th.
w. m. from USA (1/15/2009) "Great desert run" (about: 2009) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Running from an Angel Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 Overall I liked this race. You can tell the race director has a true love of the sport and for runners to go through the trouble of staging a 5K, 10K, half and full marathon, and 50-miler all on the same day. I didn't have a particularly good run because I am dealing with knee issues, so I was slower than I wanted to be, but that is no one's fault but mine. I really liked the course. It was a small race, and since I was running so slowly, I was all alone for about 98% of time. But there was beautiful scenery to look at and take pictures of while I was talking and singing to myself! Yeah, it was very windy, but that is not the race director's fault. It was also hilly, but nothing bone crunching. I think it was a nice rolling course with some good downhills too. There was plenty of water and sports drink on the course, and porta-potties about every 4 or 5 miles. Since it was such a small race, at least there was no waiting in line at the potties! My only complaints are about the shirt and medal. Neither distinguish which race you ran (they're not dated either), so the 5K runners got the same medal and shirt as the 50-mile runners. That wouldn't be so bad if the shirt and medal you received had only the race you ran on it. And this year someone finished that had a bunch of kids with him at the finish line. These kids swarmed the food table and they were allowed to eat what they wanted, so when my husband finished the 50-miler, there wasn't much food left. The finish line stuff should be for runners only - not family and friends too. I would recommend this race. It's not far from Las Vegas, so it's a fun long weekend in Sin City! But be prepared to run alone if you don't go with a friend who runs at your pace.
R. H. from Midwest, USA (1/10/2009) "Tough Course in a Good Location" (about: 2009) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Running from an Angel Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 I would recommend this marathon, as it is run on a good, challenging course away from the city in a recreation area. We ran on an asphalt road along Lake Mead and started just a few miles from the Hoover Dam. This course was very challenging, as there were several hills that definitely got our attention, but none were unreasonably tough. Others have commented on the wind, as we definitely had to battle the wind for much of the first half. With the hills and certain wind, this is not an easy qualifier for the Boston Marathon. I would without hesitation recommend staying at the host hotel, the Hacienda Hotel, which is between Boulder City and the Hoover Dam. This was a nice place to stay, with good food, and it's only about three miles from the start and finish lines. And, the race director arranged an unbelievable rate of $60 total for a two-day stay, which makes it convenient to take a shower after the marathon even if you don't plan to stay that evening. There were about as few spectators as any race could have, which didn't bother me one bit, but be aware of it if this is important to you. Lastly, I should mention that the long-sleeved tech shirt is heavier than many other tech shirts, so it's great to wear in cooler weather. Good job with the shirt!
j. c. from michigan (1/5/2009) "tough cookies...." (about: 2009) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Running from an Angel Marathon COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 Beautiful scenery... just gorgeous. But this race was pretty extreme in its own right; combine the hills with the extreme wind, and you've got a tough atmosphere. I looked online and found wind gusts of 20 mph for that day. This course was a man-eater. It was fun, but I thought you better know that you're signing up to really test yourself with this one. It was rewarding to complete, though, and had some just gorgeous views!! It didn't have a large number of racers, which was nice, and the other racers and volunteers were a friendly group. I would have preferred a tech running shirt rather then just a regular t-shirt.
C. W. from Phoenix, AZ (1/4/2009) "GREAT Marathon!!" (about: 2009) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Running from an Angel Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Three cheers for the awesome race director and the equally awesome volunteers! It was hillier than I expected, and the wind nearly knocked me off my feet a few times, but that just adds to the fun. The volunteers were amazing, and even though there were just one or two spectators who kept leap-frogging me in a vehicle and cheering for their loved ones, they cheered for the rest of us, too. Who needs spectators when you have great volunteers and fully stocked aid stations? The awards were beautiful slate hand painted plaques in the shape of Nevada. The food at the finish line was the best I have ever seen for a race. Three cheers for Calico Racing! (If you are doing 50 states and need a marathon in Nevada, make this the one.)

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