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Course Rating Course 4.8 
 
Oranization Rating Organization 5.0 
 
Spectator Rating Spectators 4.3 
 
 
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Sondra Jarvis from Raleigh, NC (10/13/2012)
"Awesome, challenging, inexpensive race!" (about: 2012)

6-10 previous marathons | 1 Medoc Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 4


Whether you are doing the 10 mile or full marathon option, the race directors of this race treat everyone like royalty. The trail is challenging, but the volunteers and the other participants make it a wonderful time. The celebration atmosphere going on from the night before (for those camping) till the last runner finishes is wonderful.
 

S. G. from Raleigh, NC (10/13/2012)
"A trail marathon not to be missed" (about: 2012)

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


This is hands down on of my all-time favorite races. I volunteered last year. Ran the meltdown this summer. Ran the full this year. I'm already planning on coming back whether as a runner or volunteer. This is such a wonderful race, people could not be any nicer - from directors, timing co, runners, spectators & volunteers. I'd def recommend!
 

C. C. from Raleigh, North Carolina (10/22/2011)
"Amazing first marathon" (about: 2011)

1 previous marathon | 1 Medoc Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


This was my first marathon and it was an amazing experience. I have run several trail events and wanted to do a trail marathon. The support for this race was beyond any other trail events I have done. The volunteers were so happy and friendly every time I saw them. The loop course was perfect for my family to support me throughout the race. The pre race e-mails, website and Facebook community was a lot of fun and helped build the excitement for this race. I am hooked on the marathon distance thanks to this race, it's organization, location and festivities. It is a race I will do every year from now on.
 

D. Y. from Fayetteville NC area (10/19/2011)
"Just gets better every year" (about: 2011)

4-5 previous marathons | 2 Medoc Trail Marathons
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


I've been running for 31 years, ran in more races than I can remember. Medoc Trail Marathon has the best volunteers, greatest trail support, most organized and best prizes, goody bag stuff of any race I've ever done. The best way to describe Medoc Trail Marathon is like being a kid at Christmas who is filled with wonder and excitement. It's one of the most fun things that I look forward to all year. It's the best....hands down...the best.
 

L. M. from Virginia Beach, VA (10/17/2011)
"Brutal but FUN!" (about: 2011)

11-50 previous marathons
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


This was one of the best marathons I've run. The RDs were right out there keeping it fun and exciting. The camping out was an added bonus which was FREE btw. If this flat lander can finish this marathon with no hill training, what is keeping you? Do it! You wont regret it.
 

angie caporiccio from raleigh nc (10/17/2011)
"Great volunteers. Terrific swag! Love this race." (about: 2011)

11-50 previous marathons | 2 Medoc Trail Marathons
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


Love the race and volunteers.
 

E. N. from Morehead City NC (10/17/2011)
"It's hard to wait 364 days between races each year" (about: 2011)

6-10 previous marathons | 3 Medoc Trail Marathons
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


These guys do a wonderful job of putting on a race. The location is great, the volunteers are amazing, the entire race crew should get a medal for the efforts! It is the only race I know I will be running from year to year. This was my 3rd running of the Medoc and I cannot wait to see what they do next year. Each year is better than the last and that is a tough accomplishment. Anxiously awaiting the 5th anniversary.
 

S. L. from North Carolina (10/17/2011)
"Best trail race I've attended." (about: 2011)

2 previous marathons | 1 Medoc Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


Beautiful course. Great organization. Awesome volunteers! This is simply a perfect race for your first or 50th trail marathon.
 

Jeff Sack from Cary, NC (10/17/2011)
"Still One of My Favorite Races!" (about: 2011)

11-50 previous marathons | 2 Medoc Trail Marathons
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


This is the second year that I have run Medoc - and it is still one of my favorite races. It's challenging,but still so much fun! The race directors do such a great job of building a sense of community for this event - more so than any other race I have run. I willk never set a PR at Medoc, but that's not what this race is about!
 

T. V. from Richmond, VA (10/17/2011)
"Phenomenal race - great course, great organization" (about: 2011)

3 previous marathons | 1 Medoc Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


This was my first trail marathon and my best marathon yet - not fastest, but by far the most enjoyable. The race committee really has it together, and the frequent pre-race updates via email and facebook were awesomely informative and entertaining. The course itself was gorgeous. Three loops in the mountains were just about right, I think. And I was really surprised by the high level of support on the course - SAGs every three miles or so, and volunteers hiking the course handing out water and gel. My favorite so far!
 

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