May 3, 2024
Current Year Results
Results Search
Biggest/Best Boston Qualifier
2024 Results
2023 Results
2022 Results
2021 Results
2020 Results
2019 Results
2018 Results
2017 Results
2016 Results
2015 Results
2014 Results
2013 Results
2012 Results
2011 Results
2010 Results
2009 Results
2008 Results
2007 Results
2006 Results
2005 Results
2004 Results
2003 Results
2002 Results
2001 Results
2000 Results
☰
Walker/North Country Races Runner Comments
Back to Walker/North Country Races Information & Reviews
Course 4.6 
Organization 4.4 
Spectators 2.7
Number of comments: 22 [displaying comments 11 to 21]
|
T. P. from St. Paul, MN
(9/18/2007)
 "Wonderful event again" (about: 2007)
4-5 previous marathons
| 2 Walker/North Country Racess
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 As others have said, this is a tough course through a beautiful area. The second half is tougher than the first, so be careful. Plenty of aid stations, even out in the middle of the woods. The organizers are great. Nice wind shirts - and ice cream bars at the finish. We even had a wine and cheese party afterwards. | |
|
J. H. from New Richmond, WI
(9/20/2006)
 "A small marathon gem" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Walker/North Country Races
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 I cannot say anything bad about this race. The organization and amenities are first-rate. The course has a little bit of everything, paved bike paths, city streets, rural roads, and about 13 miles on a heavily wooded convoluted rustic nature trail. The trail and hazards are well marked. Expect to slow down during trail portion. For those looking for less of a challenge, I would recommend the two-person relay or half marathon. | |
|
Jan Luck from Minneapolis, MN
(9/19/2006)
"Tough course for me, but well done!" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Walker/North Country Races
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 Special thanks for allowing an early (7 a.m.) start for a few of us! The course was well marked and the volunteers were terrific. There was no chance of getting lost. I am not a fan of hills or trails, but I knew that this had both going in. This is definitely the race for those who love that terrain and the solitude! Beautiful finisher's medal, and quality, embroidered wind-shirt. | |
|
J. D. from New York
(9/18/2005)
"Pretty course and super volunteers" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Walker/North Country Races
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 The course mixes hiking trails, bike paths, unpaved country roads, and a few miles around Lake May and Leech Lake in Walker itself. The mix and the rolling terrain in lake country keep things scenic, interesting and quite challenging. The marathon organizers do a super job. They did their very best to make this both fun and very special with embroidered windshirts, door prize giveaways (of trolls), and warm showers at the finish. In addition, they painstakingly marked the hazards on the trail sections and had traffic stops for the road crossings even with a relatively small field. It almost goes without saying but the cheering section at a trail marathon is few and far between. You will find fans though where you need them as you climb that last hill to the finish. | |
|
J. P. from North Dakota
(10/5/2003)
"Backroads Minnesota running is fun" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 Mostly trails, new course in 2003. Was quite chilly (42 degrees F). Nice wind-shirts instead of t-shirts. Trolls will soon become your friends in Walker. | |
|
T. S. from plymouth, minnesota
(9/30/2003)
"Great marathon, but don't make it your first..." (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 ... unless you like the challenge of a trail run. This is a great course in beautiful country. The organizers have worked hard to make sure that there are adequate aid stations and that the route avoids most of the busy highways (course was changed this year). While there aren't many (any?) spectators in the middle of the course, the volunteers at the aid stations and the police stopping traffic are all encouraging you. This was my first, and although the trail portion (about 10 miles) was very challenging, it was a great run. | |
|
A Runner from Minneapolis, MN
(10/4/2001)
"Terrific mix of hard surface and rolling trail." (about: 2001)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 A delightful, north country run surrounded by woods, great volunteers (aid stations served water and XLR8) who stand out there in downpours and simple fun. Having rolling trail for the middle of the marathon was wonderful. | |
|
A Runner from Winnipeg Canada
(9/28/2001)
 "Run is for the well prepared." (about: 2001)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 This is a marvelous run in beautiful country. The trails are a test especially in the rain this year and the inclines leave you breathless. The hill at the end can be a heartbreaker but if you just keep your head down and your legs moving its surprising how quickly you get up it. The people are very friendly and hospitable. This year was special as we remembered the events of September 11th at the start. Canada and the world is with you neighbours. For those who want a challenge, are not expecting a PR and who find enjoyment in testing themselves on an unforgettable course this run is for them. | |
|
A Runner from Richfield, Mn.
(2/16/2001)
 "was very challenging" (about: 1999)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The course was very well organized, supported and the lower number of runners was a welcome change! | |
|
A Runner from Richfield, near Minneapolis, MN
(9/27/2000)
"Great race...but don't expect a PR" (General Comments)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 Not a lot of runners in this - perhaps 120 individuals and maybe 80 or so 2-person relays. What makes this race is the run through the woods. The race starts with a serious drop the first 1/4 mile, then another 7 miles till you bang a right into the woods on a well marked trail. The trail is up and down with not much flat. The footing is very uneven so be carefull not to turn an ankle. Don't go out too hard as the second half of the trail gets way harder with a couple long steep climbs. At 16.6 you hit a paved rail road bed which is basically flat but slightly inclined up for 2 miles and then the big, long climb to the high point at about 20 miles. Another mile through the woods and then take the paved trail into town. The last half mile is a real bugger that climbs big with the finish on the high school track. All in all a real treat of a marathon. As for fans...there were none except at the start, relay hand off, and finish...which doesn't really matter. A fantastic day in the woods running! |
Quick Links
Marathon Search
Upcoming US Marathons
Upcoming International Marathons
Search Marathon Results
Latest Running News
Recent Newsletters
Race Director Tools
© 2000-2024, All Rights Reserved by MarathonGuide.com LLC
