Marathon Details - Forest of Nisene Marks Marathon

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Forest of Nisene Marks Marathon & Half Marathon, 5K

Aptos, CA USA

June 1, 2019

http://www.nisenemarksmarathon.com

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Course 4.5

Organization 4.1

Spectators 2.3

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R. R. from San Francisco (6/2/2018) "Poorly organized" (about: 2018) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Forest of Nisene Marks Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 1 I ran the full marathon today and was diasapponted by the lack of aid stations. The website reflects an aid station every 3-6 miles, however on race day there were only 4 for the entire marathon: near miles 2,3,10,24. The marathoners were dehydrated during the second hill, and there were no aid stations. When asked the volunteers about this, they merely said they ran out of water. The lack of aid stations created unsafe conditions for running a marathon. There was a very kind elite runner who finished the run early and ran back up to pass out waters to us near mile 20. The lack of aid stations was unacceptable and unsafe. I hope this changes in the future.
M. G. from Honolulu (6/11/2014) "not for urban runners" (about: 2014) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Forest of Nisene Marks Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 For the dirt road/trail purist there are few better races. The fire access road has excellent footing but the trail segment (from 17-24 miles) can be treacherously narrow and steep. I prefer a small scenic race without the crowds so this was a perfect choice. The race director and staff are dedicated to promoting a quality event and succeed magnificently. I especially appreciate the edible age group awards. It was also appreciated that the marathoners got a half hour lead on the half marathoners. Overall a very positive experience.
D. B. from Antioch, ca (6/2/2012) "Awesome race..a must do for all" (about: 2012) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Forest of Nisene Marks Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 I can't say enough good things about this race...the scenery was inspirational...the organization was a classic example of marathoners putting on a race for marathoners...well done down to the smallest detail. Special kudos to whoever thought to have the ice-cold Sprite and Pepsi at the finish line. I have run dozens of mega marathons that could take a lesson from this one. Well done and THANKS for an awesome experience.
a. r. from san diego (1/15/2011) "awesome course" (about: 2010) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Forest of Nisene Marks Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Great race.
E. E. from Logan, UT (6/21/2009) "Gorgeous, challenging course!" (about: 2009) 2 previous marathons \| 1 Forest of Nisene Marks Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 There were 69 people total who ran the full marathon! It was really low-key, and so fun! The people helping were all so friendly and there was everything you could want at all of the aid stations. You must be a motivated runner because you run a lot by yourself. It is a rough climb, and a killer heading back down, but so awesome and amazingly gorgeous! I totally recommend it. A beautiful trail and the friendliest people.
Sean Curry from Salinas, CA (6/8/2009) "a steep fire road through scenic redwoods" (about: 2009) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Forest of Nisene Marks Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 I ran this as my first marathon for the challenge of a 2,500-foot climb, and the reward of beautiful scenery. I didn't need a hat, glasses, or sunblock, as the redwoods offer plenty of shade. There were a few cars near the bottom, and some bike traffic throughout. The steeper hills were a little jarring, but fun to run down. Watch out for tree roots and ruts from bike tracks! There were not many spectators, but the SCTC volunteers at the aid stations were very attentive, and there were good snacks and a free massage waiting at the finish!
b. y. from Soquel, CA (6/6/2009) "This is a challenging and fun race" (about: 2009) First Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 I ran the 2009 half-marathon. I started with a good pace, but slowed down after mile 3, where the incline starts. The peak was at mile 8, and there was an aid station at mile 8.5. From there, it was downhill until mile 11, and then flat from there. The uphill portion was very challenging, especially mile 7 - mile 8; the gradient is very steep and I had to walk for most of this mile. Overall, a very good course. Running downhill was a lot of fun as a managed to pick up a fast pace. If you have a GPS, it won't work for most of the course. My pace time was also off once I hit the incline, which is expected due to the topography, but it took me a while to adjust without knowing the pace I was running.
J. S. from Los Gatos, CA (6/6/2009) "What a beautiful run" (about: 2009) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Forest of Nisene Marks Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 This course gains 2500 feet in an out-and-back. Most of the run is on the Aptos Creek Fire Road, and is a beautiful setting, and well shaded. The field is sparse, so you spend a lot of time running alone, but the volunteers are exceptionally friendly. Excellent trail run on good terrain!
A. N. from Santa Cruz, CA (6/6/2006) "I felt like a kid again running down the trails" (about: 2006) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Forest of Nisene Marks Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 This was my first half marathon; what a great experience. I did feel like I was lost much of the time until I looked up and saw the orange markers (I was at the end of the pack!). The first half of the race made me a little worried, but I figured it was just as far to go back the way I came as to finish the race. Once I hit the turn-around point, I felt like a kid again running down the trails. Fun race, I'll do it again!
S. S. from Redondo Beach, Ca (6/6/2005) "Very scenic half marathon" (about: 2005) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Forest of Nisene Marks Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 I ran the half marathon. Very beautiful but challenging trail run. There were absolutely no problems (no bees). The goodies at the end included 2 types of cookies, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, pretzels, bananas, and oranges. It's very much a small town race which makes it perfect in my books. I highly recommend the half marathon!

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R. R. from San Francisco (6/2/2018) "Poorly organized" (about: 2018) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Forest of Nisene Marks Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 1 I ran the full marathon today and was diasapponted by the lack of aid stations. The website reflects an aid station every 3-6 miles, however on race day there were only 4 for the entire marathon: near miles 2,3,10,24. The marathoners were dehydrated during the second hill, and there were no aid stations. When asked the volunteers about this, they merely said they ran out of water. The lack of aid stations created unsafe conditions for running a marathon. There was a very kind elite runner who finished the run early and ran back up to pass out waters to us near mile 20. The lack of aid stations was unacceptable and unsafe. I hope this changes in the future.
M. G. from Honolulu (6/11/2014) "not for urban runners" (about: 2014) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Forest of Nisene Marks Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 For the dirt road/trail purist there are few better races. The fire access road has excellent footing but the trail segment (from 17-24 miles) can be treacherously narrow and steep. I prefer a small scenic race without the crowds so this was a perfect choice. The race director and staff are dedicated to promoting a quality event and succeed magnificently. I especially appreciate the edible age group awards. It was also appreciated that the marathoners got a half hour lead on the half marathoners. Overall a very positive experience.
D. B. from Antioch, ca (6/2/2012) "Awesome race..a must do for all" (about: 2012) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Forest of Nisene Marks Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 I can't say enough good things about this race...the scenery was inspirational...the organization was a classic example of marathoners putting on a race for marathoners...well done down to the smallest detail. Special kudos to whoever thought to have the ice-cold Sprite and Pepsi at the finish line. I have run dozens of mega marathons that could take a lesson from this one. Well done and THANKS for an awesome experience.
a. r. from san diego (1/15/2011) "awesome course" (about: 2010) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Forest of Nisene Marks Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Great race.
E. E. from Logan, UT (6/21/2009) "Gorgeous, challenging course!" (about: 2009) 2 previous marathons \| 1 Forest of Nisene Marks Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 There were 69 people total who ran the full marathon! It was really low-key, and so fun! The people helping were all so friendly and there was everything you could want at all of the aid stations. You must be a motivated runner because you run a lot by yourself. It is a rough climb, and a killer heading back down, but so awesome and amazingly gorgeous! I totally recommend it. A beautiful trail and the friendliest people.
Sean Curry from Salinas, CA (6/8/2009) "a steep fire road through scenic redwoods" (about: 2009) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Forest of Nisene Marks Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 I ran this as my first marathon for the challenge of a 2,500-foot climb, and the reward of beautiful scenery. I didn't need a hat, glasses, or sunblock, as the redwoods offer plenty of shade. There were a few cars near the bottom, and some bike traffic throughout. The steeper hills were a little jarring, but fun to run down. Watch out for tree roots and ruts from bike tracks! There were not many spectators, but the SCTC volunteers at the aid stations were very attentive, and there were good snacks and a free massage waiting at the finish!
b. y. from Soquel, CA (6/6/2009) "This is a challenging and fun race" (about: 2009) First Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 I ran the 2009 half-marathon. I started with a good pace, but slowed down after mile 3, where the incline starts. The peak was at mile 8, and there was an aid station at mile 8.5. From there, it was downhill until mile 11, and then flat from there. The uphill portion was very challenging, especially mile 7 - mile 8; the gradient is very steep and I had to walk for most of this mile. Overall, a very good course. Running downhill was a lot of fun as a managed to pick up a fast pace. If you have a GPS, it won't work for most of the course. My pace time was also off once I hit the incline, which is expected due to the topography, but it took me a while to adjust without knowing the pace I was running.
J. S. from Los Gatos, CA (6/6/2009) "What a beautiful run" (about: 2009) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Forest of Nisene Marks Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 This course gains 2500 feet in an out-and-back. Most of the run is on the Aptos Creek Fire Road, and is a beautiful setting, and well shaded. The field is sparse, so you spend a lot of time running alone, but the volunteers are exceptionally friendly. Excellent trail run on good terrain!
A. N. from Santa Cruz, CA (6/6/2006) "I felt like a kid again running down the trails" (about: 2006) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Forest of Nisene Marks Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 This was my first half marathon; what a great experience. I did feel like I was lost much of the time until I looked up and saw the orange markers (I was at the end of the pack!). The first half of the race made me a little worried, but I figured it was just as far to go back the way I came as to finish the race. Once I hit the turn-around point, I felt like a kid again running down the trails. Fun race, I'll do it again!
S. S. from Redondo Beach, Ca (6/6/2005) "Very scenic half marathon" (about: 2005) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Forest of Nisene Marks Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 I ran the half marathon. Very beautiful but challenging trail run. There were absolutely no problems (no bees). The goodies at the end included 2 types of cookies, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, pretzels, bananas, and oranges. It's very much a small town race which makes it perfect in my books. I highly recommend the half marathon!

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