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May 13, 2024

Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon Runner Comments

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Course 4.9

Organization 5.0

Spectators 4.3

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B. S. from Rochester Minnesota (5/18/2011) "Great run, glad I did it" (about: 2011) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 Excellent course, beautiful scenery, and quaint, small Minnesota towns to run through. Given the rural nature of the course, and the small number of runners, there were few spectators, but those who were there were enthusiastic. Excellent volunteer support. This was the absolute best post-race food I've had after any race, and they also gave out really cool Lake Wobegone Trail throw bags. Overall, a great race and a great value, too.
A. H. from Minneapolis, MN (5/15/2011) "A great value, fast, friendly, & beautiful race!" (about: 2011) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 My husband & I both had PRs at yesterday's marathon & he also qualified for Boston! This was my 6th marathon and definitely my new favorite. The weather was in the 40s and misty, which was perfect. A little windy after the turn at 11 miles, but a lot of the course is surrounded by trees, which cuts it a bit. The volunteers and spectators were amazing. They were so excited for all of the runners and welcomed us with open arms at the finish. The race entry fee was only $45, the shirt is the nicest I've received for any distance, and the medal is beautiful. We also received a messenger bag, which was used for the bag check. At the finish they wrapped me in a foil blanket, handed me a bottle of water and my checked bag, with my finisher shirt. I headed right into the trail facility where they had a great spread of food. Hot broth, bananas, oranges, juices, yogurt, coolers of soda, freshly delivered pizzas, & cookies. We sat next to a space heater and chatted with other runners as we refueled. We were able to park right by the finish so after a change of clothes we headed home to Minneapolis. We thought we might miss the crowd support you find at the bigger races, but this was fantastic. I was never crowded by other runners and the water stops were so easy to run through. This is a must-run marathon!
D. A. from Georgia (5/15/2011) "Perfect Course for a PR" (about: 2011) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was a great race - and ideal for a PR. After the first mile, which had a good downhill, the course was virtually pancake-flat: with just some occasional minor ups and downs. The tail-wind was nice the first 11 miles too! The school facilities at the start area were perfect for the number of participants: it was great being able to be inside to stretch and warm-up, with hot coffee, fresh water, snacks, and bathrooms rather than portable toilets. The gear bag was much nicer than expected, and the bag drop was well staffed: both before and after the race. Spectators were sparse, due to the nature of the course, but the spectators that were along the route were enthusiastic and helpful. I highly recommend this race: for the beautiful scenery, the excellent staff and volunteers, the free goodies and food, and most of all, the flat, fast course that is conducive to PRs.
jesse romain from USA (6/9/2010) "Great, relaxed race - not a sea of runners" (about: 2010) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 I am so glad that I ran this race. It's new, so I thought I'd give it a try. It was easy for my family to navigate. The course was very pretty mostly, with some boring areas. No traffic to fight. I loved the fact that a number of pro photographers posted pictures you can pick up free from the LWTM website! The downside was the bib-number pickup - it was a mess. Good thing is they realize it so it should be better in 2011.
J. R. from Decatur, GA (5/12/2010) "Very Nice Run" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I am a warm-weather runner. It was cool to start the race (light snow on the ground and snow on roof tops), but it warmed up when the sun came out. We were also lucky that the wind was on our right shoulder, so we weren't running against it the whole time. The course is VERY FLAT and good for running a PR (I did a PR even with having to stop two times along the way for bathroom breaks). Fans were at each road crossing helping out and were very energetic, and it felt like they were very happy to be there - I guess it was warm for them. ;-) Water/Gatorade stations were well stocked. That was marathon #29 for me and state #17. This was well organized, and with a little tweaking on getting the numbers for the race (which the race director already said she would do next year), it will be flawless. I highly recommend this one.
T. H. from Junction City, WI (5/11/2010) "Great Race!" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is a really nice event. The people involved are friendly, it's well organized and the course is definitely one you could PR on. (Even if I didn't!) There aren't a lot of spectators, but the ones that are there are very enthusiastic and encouraging. Given its small field (200-250), you're likely to spend a fair amount of time running alone. The race director also does an excellent job of communicating with participants both before and after the race.
K. J. from Detroit, MI (5/10/2010) "Quite the gem" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was an incredibly well organized race. It trumps many of the large, big-crowd marathons in its personalized attention. The finish line was such a treat. The person who put my medal on me took time to congratulate me and ask if there was anything I needed. The finish line refreshments were set inside a building where you could sit, stretch out and enjoy your own personal feast. The race director was very kind and responded promptly to emails (even silly questions were answered!). Finally, the race committee organized a post-race shower facility at a local gym, which made it very convenient for out-of-town folks like me. As for the course, it was about as flat as you can get and quite picturesque. I planned to use it as a long training run, but I actually finished in an impressive time for me. Make sure to add this to your race calendar!
M. K. from Minneapolis, MN (5/10/2010) "flat, beautiful, well-organized" (about: 2010) 3 previous marathons \| 1 Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This race was just fantastic. The course is flat (outside of an easy downhill within the first mile) and totally beautiful. The race is incredibly well organized. There was a line at packet pick-up because I arrived to the start somewhat late, but it progressed quickly enough to get through in good time to start. I gave 5 stars to spectators because, while they were few in number, they truly made me feel like they were my personal fan club whenever they popped up along the course. I can't think of a downside to this race (especially at $40/registration). Major kudos to SCRR. I'll be back.
J. F. from Canada (5/10/2010) "Fast, scenic, and a must-run!" (about: 2010) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I loved the flat, scenic run through rural Minnesota. There is something special about small-town marathons - all of the benefits of the big races without any of the hassle. The facilities were clean and plentiful. Volunteers were awesome and so friendly! My favorite part of the race was the first third, where a green canopy of trees covered the trail. The trail joined several towns together, so it was nice to visit several communities along the way. This is a flat, fast course with a great opportunity to run a PR and qualify for Boston. The race photographer took many photos along the way, so you will be guaranteed to find yourself in the photos posted on the website. What a nice touch. The shirt is among the nicest I have. Sharon Hobbs and her volunteers must be proud of hosting such a well-run race. This is a must-do race; I will be back.
m. s. from mansfield, tx (5/9/2010) "Outstanding race on a pristine trail!" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 One of the best small races I have run. Great trail through the Minnesota countryside. Perfect weather in 2010. Light snow the night before made for a crisp race day! Great volunteers, and the spectators were awesome. Great finish and nice finisher's medal and shirt. Race number pickup, held the morning of the race, could have been better - my only recommendation for a change to this great marathon.

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