It was good enough last year to come back for, and it was even better this year. Low cost; lots of service. Easy to get to. Sean listened: there were plenty of porta-potties on the course. Unlike the posting below, I loved the crushed gravel surface. Thanks to all of the dedicated, enthusiastic volunteers. The band was great again. And once more, I hope Sean can keep this a small, spectacular race - we'll be back for more.

This race was excellent. Sean Potts organizes this race in memory of his dad, and he takes great pride in putting together a first-class experience for all of the runners. Post-race food was very good. The start/finish at the college makes everything convenient. Good value for the entry fee as well. I am proud to have this race in my home town, and very glad I decided to run this race. Sign up with confidence in future years.

Very flat, scenic course - and not crowded despite not being closed to the public. The race is well thought-out and support is more than adequate. The volunteers and spectators are very supportive and friendly.

Contrary to a previous reviewer, I found the crushed gravel trail very comfortable to run on. It is easier on your feet. The flatness does tend to use the same muscles for 26 miles, though.

All in all, a wonderful little marathon to run. Register early.

This was a very nice small marathon with great support from local people. From the registration - where we met Sean Potts, the race director - to the water stops manned by local people who spent their day supporting us, to the homemade cookies and other food supplied for us after the marathon, I rate this a 5-star marathon.

It was on a rail trail, so it was flat and had a crushed stone surface for almost 25 miles. I love running on this kind of surface. There were bands at a couple of the water stops, and most of the race was under cover of trees, so it didn't get too hot. The people at the stops were friendly, helpful and really seemed to enjoy how they were helping us.

There were relatively few fans outside of the stops, but the trail was so peaceful that I didn't mind the lack of spectators at all. The only thing I would comment on was that the PowerAde was too weak.

So far, I've done only small marathons, and this was the smallest, with about 300 runners. It was also the best. E-mails from the organizer were helpful and often. The course is straight, flat and mostly shaded. The only reason I gave spectators 3 stars is because it's a small marathon and they congregate at intersections, so there was some lonely running in between. Still, the crowds were the most enthusiastic I've seen, yet. I didn't PR on this course, but the experience was awesome and I hope to come back next year.

Superb organization from packet pickup to finish and food. Awesome on course support; bands; water stations with high-energy staff (in all varieties of dress!); gels; snacks; all forms of treats; bike-riding aid teams all along course; plenty of porta-jons at the start and along course; and tremendous medical staff at the finish to assist with any injuries. Small, personal, and virtually perfect!!! We will go back next year. Thanks, Sean!

Do not change a thing about this marathon! The course was flat, fast, and smooth. I shaved over 15 minutes from my personal best without trying. Things just flowed and the trail was not crowded. And what a gorgeous trail. The spectators were 100% supportive and enthusiatic. Plenty of water, gels, sports drink, and food on the course. This is the first marathon where I did not have to stand in line on the course for a port-o-pot. The post-race food was great: Pizza, bagels, pop tarts, candy, bananas, cookies, chips, everything you could want. The bands were fabulous and the weather was perfect. This is the PA must for 50 staters! Great job, Sean!

Ran the 2nd annual race today. There were approximately 400 runners, so it was very small. Probably more spectators than runners, so I can't complain there.

The course is really nice - gravel on a rails-to-trails course, out and back, with a finish on a track. Very slight elevation change - hardly noticeable.

This is a race that I'll likely run again. Really well done.

I loved this marathon from start to finish! So well organized, so beautiful, and such a flat, fast course. There were tons of water stations and even cyclists handing out GU. Not a ton of spectators, but the ones that were there were very enthusiastic! Finishing on the track for the last 200 was awesome!! I will be back to run this one again!!!

This is a great race - the course is as flat as a pancake, aid/post-race area were well stocked, and the spectators were more enthusiastic than I've seen at any race. They even had bands at the start/finish and at mile 11/15. Plus, the small field gives it charm.