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Medoc Trail Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.8 
Organization 5.0 
Spectators 4.3
Number of comments: 153 [displaying comments 51 to 61]
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J. L. from Durham, NC
(10/14/2012)
 "An AWESOME race, in pretty much every way." (about: 2012)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was a fantastic race! My only constructive criticism was about the color of the 10 mile race shirt. That is a really awful color that looks good on very few people! We were so disappointed, because they just look awful on our coloring. Everything else though was absolutely wonderful! Thanks guys! | |
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Kelly Rewerts from Raleigh, NC
(10/14/2012)
"Wonderful race-great job in all areas!" (about: 2012)
3 previous marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first ever trail race and I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it. The volunteers, race directors, medals, finishers surprise, food- all wonderful! I would thoroughly recommend this race to anyone. Thanks for everything! | |
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Jason Honeycutt from Greenville, NC
(10/14/2012)
"keeps me coming back year after year!" (about: 2012)
4-5 previous marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Wonderful race that keeps me coming back year after year. Amazing volunteers, the course is beautiful and everyone there feels like a friend that you haven't seen in a long time. There's no shortage of kind words and good times no matter your performance. This is the one and only race that dictates every year where I will be at any given time. | |
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T. C. from Durham, NC
(10/14/2012)
"Best race I've ever run!" (about: 2012)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Medoc Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is race is, in short, amazing! The trail is beautiful, appropriately challenging, and well-marked. The aid stations are a blast(!) and spaced ~3miles. They are well-stocked with almost everything a runner's stomach could desire and the volunteers are incredible. Instead of breaking the course into 'loops' (there were 3 for this marathon); I broke it down until when I was going to see the aid station with the super-loud spectators or the station with fun spread of cookies. This race could not be better organized or executed. And post-race? That's what keeps you running! The finisher's medals are unique each year and that same attention to detail and commitment to making the day truly distinctively excellent runs throughout the entire race process. Definitely returning next year! | |
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Elizabeth Montgomery from Virginia
(10/14/2012)
"the best trail race!" (about: 2012)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Medoc Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I was surprised to see that the sponsors did not have booths set up to engage racers. Other than that, A+. | |
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M. K. from Raleigh North Carolina
(10/14/2012)
"Unapologetic trail race!" (about: 2012)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Medoc Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Although this race was a three-loop challenge, it never felt like a repeat performance. The more fatigued you are the more you respect the course. A LOT of roots and rocks. Did I mention there were rocks? A little crowded at times, but there are lots of miles where you will be all by yourself. Great support at the right times. Make sure to get at least a few training runs on trails before taking this one on. If you need crowd support or entertainment, then this is not the race for you, but the spectators that were out there were very enthusiastic. I came in last and there were still people waiting to give me a medal. It is obvious this race is organized by runners who love taking on the trails. Very few details were missing! | |
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Sarwat Khattak from Raleigh, NC
(10/14/2012)
"Best Trail Marathon on the East Coast!" (about: 2012)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Medoc Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Everything about this race was excellent. From the initial posts about the race, the information on the website, the organizers email updates (both funny and informative!), the facebook page, and the day of the race. Parking was well organized, bathrooms aplenty, easy to pickup packet, great music, great food (red beans and rice post-race!!!)and the best volunteers on the aid stations along the race. And the race started on time! The organizers are outstanding, I wish there was a way to say thank you better than just saying thank you to them. | |
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S. M. from Raleigh, NC
(10/14/2012)
 "Terrific, well planned event" (about: 2012)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 This was my first marathon and I'm so glad I did this one. Great positive energy from everyone, good course, great 'goodies', well planned. I have two small suggestions: 1: The number of people who were standing at intersections and aid stations decreased as the race went on. The course was well-marked; I just wanted to see people. 2: I wasn't quite sure where the finish was as I was coming out of the woods for the last time. Maybe explain the last turn when the runners are lined up at the start. All in all, I recommend this race to anyone and am so appreciative to all who put it on this year! | |
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Scott Lynch from Durham, NC
(10/14/2012)
"My second time at the Medoc Marathon. Enough said" (about: 2012)
4-5 previous marathons
| 2 Medoc Trail Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is such a cool small trail marathon! Great awards, great organization, great volunteers, and a beautiful loop course. It's the perfect 1st or 50th trail marathon. I'll definitely be back again for my 3rd run. | |
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Teri Saylor from Raleigh, NC
(10/13/2012)
"Great race; wonderful volunteers; a lot of fun!" (about: 2012)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Medoc Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my very first trail race (I did the 10-mile race). I signed up for it because so many of my friends love it and say this is their favorite race. The course was more challenging than I expected, and I was glad to know that I was not the only runner who tripped and went down(I did not get hurt). Every single runner I spoke with took a spill. So I guess I am officially initiated. You all did a great job hosting a well-organized fun race with terrific volunteers at such a remote location. Congratulations! I hope to be back next year. |
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