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Mississippi River Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.2 
Organization 4.9 
Spectators 3.8
Number of comments: 66 [displaying comments 61 to 66]
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A. C. from Fayetteville, Arkansas
(2/11/2013)
 "Well organized, superbly run one-of-a-kind race" (about: 2013)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Mississippi River Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 MS River Marathon, in its inaugural year, blew away every large race I've done. From pre-race email communication to post-race party, this was a top-notch race run so smoothly you'd think it was the 100th running, not the 1st. Start line logistics - plenty of buses, easy parking, no hassle. Finish line - plenty of food and fluids, lots of space, easy gear bag pick up, and the party was just starting. Along the course - gorgeous scenery, aid stations and port-a-potties every mile, and local spectators out yelling for the runners. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! | |
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Jon Daniels from Raymond, MS
(2/11/2013)
 "This was a great race!" (about: 2013)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Mississippi River Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I grew up in Cleveland, MS, so running this race in the Delta was like coming home for me. The race was very well-organized in every way. Only minor concerns: felt like more visible signs were needed at mall for packet pick-up; a police officer let an 18-wheeler turn in front of me & I had to come to a complete stop. Other than those 2 very small issues, it was a super race & I enjoyed myself immensely....Will definitely do it again & encourage others to run it, too! | |
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M. A. from Central Mississippi, USA
(2/11/2013)
"A flawless race through the Mississippi Delta" (about: 2013)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Mississippi River Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was a great overview of the Mississippi River Delta region. It's flat..I mean, really flat. Mild weather and perfectly organized. Everything was well thought out and planned. I'll be there next year | |
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J. A. from Cabot, AR
(2/11/2013)
 "Great race with great organization. Will be back." (about: 2013)
4-5 previous marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Thoroughly enjoyed the inaugural race. Weather was cold with gusting wind so spectators were light. Might have been that way anyway because it's not a highly populated area. Nice point-to-point route along Lake Chicot, across the Mississippi River, and some beautiful parts of Greenville. More on course entertainment would be nice and hopefully they'll have more as the race grows. The only bad thing was the water. It was brown. I had a friend running who couldn't keep it down. I drank only gatorade from mile 3 to 23 (when I accidentally took water from a volunteer.) The food and drinks at the finish line were fantastic. Another nice touch would be to have hot coffee available at the start. Not sure if this is possible as far out as it is, but it sure would be nice. Still, great race with great organization benefiting a great cause. I'll be back! | |
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Tom Armstrong from Ball Ground, Ga
(2/11/2013)
"Great Inagural Marathon" (about: 2013)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Mississippi River Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was their first marathon and it could probably not have gone any better. I drove from Atlanta to Greenville so that I could get my third marathon in 90 days (now a Marathon Maniac). I was not disappointed. The course was what I wanted, flat (well except the bridge). The temperature was perfect, a pretty strong breeze in my face for miles 8 through 13. The water stops were basically every mile, the volunteers were very supportive, the finish line food and drink was plentiful. I really liked the shirt and medal. Not really an expo, but it is a small marathon. Fun running over the Mississipppi River. Great Job!! | |
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D. R. from Dallas, TX
(2/10/2013)
 "Rather Disappointing" (about: 2013)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Mississippi River Marathon
COURSE: 1 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 I liked the prospects of running across two states and the Mississippi River. I liked getting to see a rural area of the country I normally would never visit. Race organization: they did a fairly decent job, save for the brown water that was served at the water stops. I did like the fires at the start to warm the runners. But what I disliked the most was the course... Essentially you run 21 miles down a single road with no cover from the sun. And this year there was a 10-15 mile headwind. The last 5 miles through the town was the only enjoyable part of the course. |
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