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May 1, 2024

Virginia Creeper Marathon Runner Comments

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Course 4.9

Organization 4.9

Spectators 4.0

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p. w. from Virginia, USA (4/6/2011) "An undiscovered gem" (about: 2011) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Virginia Creeper Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 The registration fee is just $10, there is a 100-runner cap, and the goodies afterward are all homemade. Race is well-organized. The race course's multiple back-and-forths are not particularly enjoyable. Course is an old railroad trail and footing is great - drains well, good footing (this is no Dahlgren). Scenery is woods, minor rivers, old railroad trestle bridges - picturesque. Really, really nice people to cheer you on; not a lot of them though.
s. s. from winston-salem, nc (4/4/2011) "Down to earth!" (about: 2011) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Virginia Creeper Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 A totally enjoyable race! The scenery was beautiful, the course was relatively flat, and the volunteers were top-notch. A wonderful way to run a marathon with minimal stress.
E. E. from Hixson,TN (4/1/2011) "Beautiful race for first time marathoners" (about: 2011) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Virginia Creeper Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first marathon and I am so glad to have run it on the Virginia Creeper Trail. The course is beautiful and the surface is easy on the knees. Even though it had rained during the week, the trail was in great shape. As someone who was "far from the front," I still found all the water stops open, stocked, and staffed by encouraging volunteers. The weather was cold and damp but at least it wasn't the snow we woke up to the next morning! It is a very well organized marathon. There are not large crowds of people - a plus for me - and your family can see you multiple times. If you are looking for a small, well-run, beautiful race, I would highly recommend this one. And a special thanks to whoever made the oatmeal raisin cookies - they were just what I needed to fuel those last miles.
T. B. from Tennessee (4/1/2011) "Great race... great atmosphere!" (about: 2011) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Virginia Creeper Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Frank and his crew do an amazing job with this marathon! The trail was beautiful, the volunteers were very encouraging... and I can think of no negative comments about it! Not a big-frills race, and maybe not a PR course due to the surface you are running on, but if you simply love to run in beautiful surroundings, this is one for you!
Don Silleman from Charlotte, NC (3/28/2011) "Wonderful, Small-Town Marathon" (about: 2011) 11-50 previous marathons \| 2 Virginia Creeper Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I did this race last year, and enjoyed it so much that I had to come back. The vast majority of this marathon runs along the Virginia Creeper Trail on soft-packed trails that aren't technical at all. The beauty of some of the overlooks with a rain-swollen river below make this worth the trip alone. Frank does a wonderful job recruiting great volunteers to help along the way. This is a low-pressure, relaxed marathon that is great for first timers. This was my 20th marathon, and it ranks right up there with some of the others I've completed. Thank you, Frank, for all of your hard work to make this such a wonderful race!
J. M. from Cambridge, MA (3/28/2011) "Beautiful, easy on the knees!" (about: 2011) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Virginia Creeper Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I just wanted to say thank you again for putting on a fantastic event. My family greatly enjoyed yesterday and I am sure we will be back in the future. The course was amazing, the volunteers were so supportive and the race was spectacularly put on! If you have somewhat bad knees, this is a fantastic race, as the surface is very supportive. Looking forward to 2012!
K. T. from The Shenandoah Valley of Virginia (3/31/2010) "Call it the "Virginia Keeper Marathon"" (about: 2010) 2 previous marathons \| 1 Virginia Creeper Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 There's not much to add to the glowing comments below except to suggests that the name be changed to the "Virginia Keeper Marathon." The Course: Tressels turned to footbridges; deep ravines with tall trees, rhododendron and fast running creeks; pasture land complete with cattle; and a wide river meandering beside the runners. For some runners, time is not so important. The organization: Frank and Co. have this one "simply" perfected. It works. The spectators: Frank and Co. serve dual roles here, along with a few family and friends. Who needs thousands of spectators when those on hand bring homemade cookies, brownies and sandwiches, as well as ever-present smiles and the occasional pat on the back? The goodwill and generosity is there for everyone. For the serious marathoner, this one may be a little slow - no steep grades or hills, but the packed trail surface may not give you the reaction force (rebound) that you're looking for. However, this can be a great training race/run - easy on the legs. No, not much to add.
S. N. from TN (3/30/2010) "Great Course" (about: 2010) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Virginia Creeper Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 The course was great, the volunteers were great, and the paperweight was a unique reward. I loved it and will be back next year.
Don Silleman from Charlotte, NC (3/29/2010) "Great Marathon!" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Virginia Creeper Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I had a friend do this last year and she said she had a wonderful experience, so I thought I'd try it. She was right. From the beautiful trail scenery to the great support staff, this is a top-notch marathon. This is a small, hometown marathon, where everyone is so encouraging. A volunteer gave me a ride back to my car in their own vehicle so I wouldn't have to walk. While different from the big marathons in many respects, this one ranks right up there for quality! Thank you, Frank, for all your hard work in making the Creeper such a wonderful race.
F. R. from Bluff City, TN (3/28/2010) "Unforgettable!" (about: 2010) 2 previous marathons \| 1 Virginia Creeper Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This marathon completely lived up to my expectations. I was hoping for a low-key, scenic, non-asphalt marathon and this one delivered. The scenery was beautiful and my usual knee ailments were almost non-existent with this softer running surface (only two miles on asphalt and the remainder on a dirt/gravel trail). There were plenty of aid stations and the volunteers were very supportive. Although there was not a large amount of spectators, the ones who were there were very encouraging. This is by far my favorite marathon.

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