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Big Cottonwood Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.4 
Organization 4.5 
Spectators 3.8
Number of comments: 155 [displaying comments 61 to 71]
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K. C. from Utah
(11/25/2013)
 "Super fast and very well supported marathon" (about: 2013)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Big Cottonwood Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I've run a bunch of different half marathons and a couple of marathons prior to this one and this one is my favorite. I ran the half last year and it's may favorite half. Some of my favorite things about this marathon (and half) are: * Beautiful downhill canyon route * Net elevation drop of over 5000 feet * One of my favorite race shirts * Great medals with custom ribbons for half/full disstances * Plenty of buses * Plenty of port-o-potties at start and on course * Great aid stations with awesome volunteers * Space blankets and gloves provided for the start * Massages at finish line * Professional photos throughout the race and at the finish line all provided free, along with a slightly personalized video (also free) * Did I mention the 5000+ feet of elevation drop? * In addition to the standard finish line refueling options they had awesome fruit bars from Whole Foods, delicious, and sandwiches from Jimmy John's (although the fruit cups were a weird choice...especially without spoons) * The temperature and weather was perfect * Race director and staff are reachable and respond to people | |
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C. B. from Hyrum, Utah
(11/25/2013)
"This is beautiful,fast,and has great perks!" (about: 2012)
11-50 previous marathons
| 2 Big Cottonwood Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I have done it for 2 year now and it is one of our families favorite for quite a few reasons: One is for the beautiful canyon and fast course, Second the flexibility of the race organization. My wife had to change to the half because of a injury and they allowed this to happen. They have awesome medals, shirts and food. They keep you excited all year with the facebook articles. We love the pictures also. | |
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S. T. from Ut
(11/25/2013)
 "Overvall experience was great." (about: 2013)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Big Cottonwood Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I thought the race was well-organized. I enjoyed the course. The sponsors went above and beyond by offering short seminars on how to train for the downhill course. | |
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A. T. from Salt Lake City, UT
(11/25/2013)
 "Beautiful" (about: 2013)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Big Cottonwood Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 Loved the shrits! Extremely organized! | |
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L. k. from Utah
(11/25/2013)
"Great scenic downhill course." (about: 2013)
11-50 previous marathons
| 2 Big Cottonwood Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I have run this race twice now and am impressed with the organization. There is literally NO UPHILL on this entire course. It is well managed and you cannot beat the scenery coming down Big Cottonwood Canyon! | |
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T. S. from Highland, UT
(11/25/2013)
 "Great course. Beautiful and fast." (about: 2013)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Big Cottonwood Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 I really enjoyed this race, but it was not as fast as I expected. I ran St George a couple of minutes faster this year. | |
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J. G. from Utah, USA
(11/25/2013)
"2013 was near perfect. Much better than 2012." (about: 2013)
4-5 previous marathons
| 2 Big Cottonwood Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Loved the improvements to the 2013 course and finish line for the full marathon. A bit disappointed to see that the course changed for 2014. | |
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Andrea Bird from Sandy Utah
(11/25/2013)
"BEST COURSE I'VE RUN AND I'VE RUN A TON!" (about: 2013)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Big Cottonwood Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I was so impressed with every aspect of this race. It was my favorite marathon so far. I also was able to qualify for BOSTON! Thank you for everything! Can't wait to run it next year! | |
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Karrie Middaugh from Tooele, Utah
(11/25/2013)
"Best Marathon I've Ever Done" (about: 2013)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Big Cottonwood Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Loved this race! The course is so awesome through the canyon and the long sleeve tech shirt is my favorite of the year. Volunteers were excellent! I can't wait to come back and run it again. My goal is to BQ in 2014 to celebrate my 50th Birthday at the Boston Marathon in 2015. | |
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J. W. from Salt Lake City, UT
(11/25/2013)
"Well-orgainzed, mostly downhill marathon" (about: 2013)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Big Cottonwood Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was one of the best-organized races I have ever run. They did hassle-free t-shirt exchange at the expo! The course was beautiful, fast, and mostly downhill, with a 'false flat' in the last few miles, which was kind of painful. They are changing that part of the course for 2014. Will definitely run this one again. |
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