Just as promised.. tough, hilly, rocky, rutted, and i think the course is even long.. Nice shirt and medal, aid stations were well maintained with a good selection..

Don't do it if you are looking for a sissy run

This is the second time I done this race and treated first class citzens. The course is neat and clean and view is great. Well done running fit
michael Biernatt

I loved this marathon! The beauty of the course and the awesome fellow runners were the high points. Everyone was friendly, polite and encouraging. Aid stations everywhere w/ water, isotonic, GU, oranges, and bananas. Spectators are sweet. The course measured .5 miles long, so don't say I didn't warn you. No wimps allowed, we are all having fun, and so should you! Great race, I'll be back. Weather was perfect, and very inexpensive if you sign up early.

This is a difficult course with a lot of hills. You are mostly on narrow woodland trails. They do a staggered start which helps to thin out the crowd when you quickly hit the narrow trails. I had to go a bit slow until the 2 mile mark, when the line of people began to thin out more. Adequate bathroom facilities at the start/finish area. Decent food afterward. I'll carry my own water next time. Every three miles was not enough to be properly hydrated. I would be difficult for them to do more because of the remote nature of the trails.

Great and very difficult marathon. Two loops of difficult, hilly, rocky, rooty, muddy trails. Just perfect - no whimps! Organization was super. Not many spectators, but who cares? I don't run trail races for the spectators. Aid stations were well supported and runners very friendly. I had a great time and hope to be back next year.

This was my first trail race, and I am already hooked! Beautiful, challenging, but not dangerous course; very nice/polite runners; well organized; and great food afterward! Loved it and will definitely be back next year!

Well run race and a great course overall. The hills are mostly rolling and the trails are very runnable throughout, with a couple of more substantial hills.

Easy packet pickup at the start - well marked. Easy parking for the marathon runners who get there first.

Top-notch volunteers throughout - very helpful and energetic. Aid stations had GU, water, and electrolytes at nearly every one I think.

One major complaint: May have been due to the poor weather, but the finish was pretty anti-climactic and quiet. Little to no post-race activity. The majority of runners do the half, so perhaps it would make sense to have them finish closer to the same time? Getting only a bagel and a banana is a little lacking for a trail run finish when others do soups, grill out, etc.

Minor complaint: You run straight from the start to the single track trails. It may be better to have something to thin out the field a little bit before then.

This was my first marathon. It is one hilly, rugged course! Gorgeous single track through beautiful forests and around myriad lakes. The organization and support were terrific. Everyone was so nice. Thank you! :)

I didn't know what to expect. There was fair warning, but no one can prepare for this incredible Trail Half Marathon. Just one lap is what they tell you, but that one lap that includes hills, mud, and a great group of runners. It didn't rain (bummer), but it was well worth the entry fee. Not too many spectators, and by the time the marathon runners finished, it was almost a ghost town. Overall, a great race.

This was a beautiful run. It was my first marathon and I wasn't very sure what to expect or what to compare it to, but as far as I am concerned the trail was very well mapped out. The people were very friendly and they waited until every single person finished. I was near the end. Running through the woods gave lots of time to think and enjoy the run. It was very comparable to our journey of life with the ups and downs. Toward the end of the race I was able to have some of my family run different miles with me. This was very encouraging as they were just spectators, but it was okay for them to run with me!

I never thought I would run another marathon... but because this one didn't leave a bad taste in my mouth, I am doing another one.

I would say that if you love the outdoors and you love a challenge, this race is for you!