I enjoyed this marathon for many reasons. Mostly, it was the best organized of any small marathon I've ever run. There were numerous porta potties along the way; plenty of drinks, fruit, etc. during the race. The bus trip up to the start was quick and pleasant. I would definitely run this race again! The descent was very gradual, so I didn't find it difficult. In fact, rolling hills with a gradual descent would describe it better.

Beautiful, fast course. Great organization. Fun times.

This is the second time I've run the TOU (the first was in 2000 with the snow which wasn't as bad as it sounds.) This year the weather was perfect. Despite having a cold, my time was only 16 minutes off from a PR. My older brother knocked off over 10 from his PR to qualify for Boston while another brother and his wife both set PR's. The first 14+ miles of downhill are not so steep as to tear up your legs, but enough to get you off to a great start. After that the crowds, which there were more of this year, pick up until the finish. The post-race atmosphere is very relaxing and friendly. It was easy for my wife to find me along the course and at the finish. This was my 8th marathon and my favorite smaller marathon. It was definitely worth the trip from Illinois and I'm sure I'll run it again.

This was a great marathon. There were Gatorade, spectators and port-o-potties at most sections of the marathon. The scenery was beautiful and the organization was fantastic. I can't wait until next year!!

The scenery is just breathtaking and the 1st 14 miles of running downhill at a slight decline are not bad whatsoever. Although it was 32 degrees at the start of the race, there were warming tents at the top of mountain so you didn't freeze to death.

If you discarded clothing at the designated drop-off points (mile-markers) during the race, they actually retrieved it all and you could claim it at the end of the race. It was a nice surprise because something like that isn't feasible at the mega-marathons. Once you enter the towns, the route was well marked with fluorescent 'moose' markers and EVERY single manhole cover or pothole was marked so you could see it. Extremely well done. Traffic control by the officers was terrific.

The water stations were well-manned and had plenty of fruit/water/Gatorade even for the back-of-the-packers. Never ran out of anything all the way to the end!

My only criticizm is about the shuttle service. A group of about 12 of us waited at our motel from 5:15-5:45 AM and not one shuttle came. They were supposed to run every 15 minutes. One finally came at 5:45 and we barely made the last bus going up the mountain. The same problem after the race - shuttle service back to the hotels was suppose to run until 2:30 PM. We couldn't find a shuttle anywhere at 2:15 PM. A very generous local runner gave 4 of us a ride back to our motels.

The race organizers must read these comments because the suggestion to put the Utah Road sign with the moose and runners on the t-shirt was done this year. Very nice long-sleeve shirt, definitely a keeper for your collection. You also get a BIG honkin' medal that is just AWESOME! The medal has a different design every year and every one of them is very colorful and creative!

There were cheering fans at the end, even closing in on the 5 1/2 hour mark. The people of Logan are very hospitable. Overall, an absolutely delightful marathon with a unique course. You will enjoy this one!! The race organizers and volunteers did a FANTASTIC job (except for the shuttle snafu) and deserve to be complimented on providing a wonderful experience for the runners!

Overall, this was a wonderful experience. The volunteers were tremondous and the overall organization was good. The race was scenic beyond description
My only complaints came at the end. The police stopped me and other runners twice a couple of miles from the end of the race. They stopped us for 1-2 minutes while they let traffic go by. My knee stiffened up both times and it was painful to start again.
Also, I thought it was cheap that we couldn't take pictures at the end. This was a change by the race organizers which was not appreciated.

This was my first marathon, and it was wonderful! Lots of 1st-timers, good crowds considering the small town - kids holding on to homemade signs and passing out water out in front of their houses, sprinklers set up along the way, mostly shady course. Gorgeous scenery. Leaves were changing and the canyon provided a nice distraction when I was getting tired. Well organized, and great volunteers! Build your quads if you do this- the course has significant decline. i loved it! Oh, and the dinner before was awesome!

This was my second marathon (after Dublin) and it was a blast! The comments about quads were accurate...about mile 23, mine were on fire. Nonetheless, the downhill made up for the altitude, and I had an amazingly good time for myself! The organization of the race could not have been better, or the organizers more friendly and helpful. The warming hut at the start was awesome and the water/gatorade/aid stations along the course well spaced and well staffed. The medals and trophies were great too and would be a welcome addition to anyone's collection. The scenery and fans were also wonderful. My only suggestions would be for a more organized and spacious pre-race expo, a more lively pasta party (more music, less marathon stories), and spice up the t-shirts...comparatively, they were really bland (somber, as our Norwegian visitor's called them) and a bit of a disappointment. (The Utah 'road sign' with the runners and moose would be great on the t-shirts.) The post-race band and award ceremony were great too. Good job w/the porta-potties...never had a wait worth mentioning! Lastly...everyone...volunteers, spectators, and runners alike seemed to have a really good time. Thanks to everyone who put it on and who I met there...I had a blast and expect I'll be back to try for one of those most adorable moose trophies! Run this race!

In a few words...I qualified for Boston!I have run 8 marathons in less than a year and I keep missing my time by about 5-10 minutes. This marathon had just the right amount of downhill to help me out.I PR by 7 minutes. WOW!Of course, Cache Valley is so beautiful and everyone should see it. Also, a lot of history in the area. Just a short drive to Promontory. Wonderful mini-vacation. The people are super nice. Plenty of aid stations/supporters. One negative...the after race food could have been better. You can't beat the finishers medal...very big and colorful just like the area. Loved it! Boston here I come.

I completed the TOU Marathon last Saturday in 6 hours, and had a wonderful mini-vacation with my husband in Logan Utah. Every aspect of the marathon was well organized and administered. I would make only one suggestion. When 'breaking down' the route at 6 hours, you should consider starting the dismantling at mile 20 and work your way to 26.2 miles, rather than the reverse. I was surprised to find the last mile or two dismantled as I approached, since the race information stated the course would be UP for 6 hours. It was no problem, cause I could walk on the sidewalks when necessary, but it would be better, in my opinion, to start the 'break-down' at 6 hours from mile 20 or so, so that those of us who walk/run in the 5 1/2 hours to 61/2 hours category would be able to benefit from a complete course. This is not a BIG DEAL, but I think that many walker/runner types would enter if they knew that there was support for that group. I encourage you to advertise your event to that group, as well as the runners because this event is GREAT for the walker or speed walker. The scenery is wonderful, the footing good, and the crew supportive. I will be back, and hope for a faster time next year!

This was marathon #9 for me and so far the best. My time was not even close to a PR but the experience was definitely superior to any other marathon thus far.

The organization of this run was fantastic. They were not just organized but laid back and nice...you rarely see that in a race director and staff.

Great aid stations and spectators. There could have been more locals out but for a young marathon they did pretty well. I especially loved the young folks handing out the free GU at mile 15...perfect place for it.

RUN THIS RACE SOON!! I am sure that when the rest of the country finds out about this one, they will have to cap the number of runners.

I will be back next year and hopefully many more.