Marathon Details - Trestle Valley Marathon

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ING Trestle Valley Marathon & Marathon, Half Marathon, ND Distance Relay Championship

Minot, ND USA

April 24, 2010

http://www.trestlevalleymarathon.com

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Name:	Michelle Fortenberry
Address:	Minot Family YMCA/Magic City Striders PO Box 69 Minot, ND 58702
Phone Number:	701-720-7076
Fax Number:	701- 852-1806
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Reviews

Course 3.9

Organization 4.8

Spectators 2.9

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B. F. from Littleton, CO (9/4/2009) "Challenging marathon but well worth the effort!" (about: 2009) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Trestle Valley Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was a challenging marathon due to the wind and hilly course. I knew this and trained accordingly. I liked how small it was. Everything about this marathon was great: the packet pick-up, spaghetti dinner, convenient parking, course, post-race pizza, and awards ceremony. The race was well organized. Volunteers and spectators were enthusiastic! I did not experience any confusion with the turn off for the full and half. I'm originally from Minot, and I'm very proud of the quality marathon they put together! Thanks, Minot, volunteers and ING!
M. S. from Mansfield, TX (4/25/2009) "Great small race in a great small town" (about: 2009) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Trestle Valley Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 Remember, this is North Dakota - 100 miles from Canada - so do not expect warm weather in April. The race for '09 was cold and windy, which is normal they say. Mundane, flat course, except for one big hill at the trestle (thus the name "Trestle Valley"); however, I heard that the 2010 race will have a different route, sans the trestle. Only complaint: There were two places where the course branched for halfers, and no one was directing traffic, so I had to guess which way was for the full. Minot has few flights, which necessitated a two-night stay if flying in/out. Great volunteers, great aid stations, friendly race staff, nice awards. Overall a great race, especially for 50-staters. Do not expect a BQ or a PR; however, the small field (50 or so marathoners, and 250 in the half and relay) made for a good chance for an age group award.
B. P. from Belle Plaine, MN (6/9/2008) "Normal Weather For ND" (about: 2008) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Trestle Valley Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 This was my first marathon, and going in I knew that this was not an urban friendly race. I also knew that the weather for ND at this time of year can be difficult to run in. Even so, the course was a challenge and the organization was great. The spectators that were there are mainly around water stations, but no biggie. The only downside was the lack of bag check-in; good thing I had others there for me.
J. D. from Calgary, AB Canada (5/10/2008) "Cold & WINDY but fun, friendly and kinda different" (about: 2008) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Trestle Valley Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Very friendly people in North Dakota and a well organized event. Can say in all honesty that this was the windiest and most technically challenging marathon I've run (I've completed 12 to date). Who'd a thought there would be a 1 -mile long hill to climb (at mile 22!) in ND... :-). This isn't a PR kinda race but it's well worth the trip if you either live close by, are looking for a smaller, friendly race and/or are completing 50 States and 10 Canadian provinces (as I'm doing). Had a great experience overall in friendly Minot, ND.
J. R. from Minneapolis, MN (4/30/2007) "I've been blown away" (about: 2007) 11-50 previous marathons \| 3 Trestle Valley Marathons COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I just completed my third running of this race. The first 2 (2004 and 2005) were cold and windy. This year I figured out that it's not the cold that bothers me. With the course being mostly flat and nothing to block the wind, it's a real irritation for me to have to spend 13 miles running into a 25+ mph wind. I also don't care for the 10 miles of gravel road that you have to run on. There's also nothing to look at for all but the couple of miles that your in the valley. If it weren't for the wind and gravel, I'd give this run a thumbs up. The people were great and the town is nice, except for the fact that it's in the middle of nowhere.
russell petelle from derby line, vermont (4/30/2007) "Tough course; great race planning and cheer" (about: 2007) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Trestle Valley Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 This was, as they said, very difficult. Not so much the hill as the constant headwind. Everyone was helpful, and friendly. I won a door prize and they offered to mail it to me. Would highly recommend this race for someone interested in a well-organized, friendly, small marathon.
steve&paula boone from Houston (5/1/2006) "Friendly from packet pick-up to the post-race part" (about: 2006) 50+ previous marathons COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 The weather this year was cool and foggy... foggy enough that we couldn't see the two hills on the way out. The race directors and volunteers made the runners feel welcome from the time they picked up their race packets on Friday until they left the post-race awards ceremony. The pasta party for $5 should not be skipped. The food was excellent and plentiful. They offered an early start with a lead vehicle and traveling aid station to the runners who needed a little extra time. The aid stations were located every two miles until mile 20 and each mile until the finish. The finish line spectators and volunteers enthusiastically welcomed all of the runners back. The custom clay medals were well done and unique. The awards ceremony took place during the post-race lunch of sandwiches and chips. The course is very runnable with only a couple of hills... Road Kill Hill will get your attention. Overall, a pleasant experience that should not be missed.
k. g. from minneapolis (4/30/2006) "perfect weather" (about: 2006) 50+ previous marathons \| 2 Trestle Valley Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 A great, small race made even better with a big sponsor, ING. Cheap, easy access, affordable hotels a block away from the start. Even with small numbers, people in town actually know about the race. Twice the crowd size with the new sponsor. It's still a tough course, but no wind this year - just heavy fog, so you could only hear the trains on the trestle.
Tim Chesko from Lockport, NY (5/7/2005) "Worth the Trip!" (about: 2005) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Trestle Valley Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I enjoyed this race. The weather was a little rough this year with the high reaching 35 degrees. At times the winds blew light snow at 25 mph! The organization and support on the course was the best I?ve ever experienced. The volunteers were enthusiastic and full of cheer! At many stops, they kept the water inside their cars and vans to keep it from freezing. The Minot YMCA was open early to help us stay warm and the gym was used afterwards for the awards ceremony. The post-race pizza party was a nice treat. The course has two significant hills. Each is positioned in the middle so it doesn?t zap all your energy. The rest of the course is mostly flat. If the weather was nice, you could have a fast run. After I complete my 50 States, I will be back.
D. B. from North Dakota (10/18/2004) "The Trestle Run is a tough challenge." (about: 2004) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Trestle Valley Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 In Minot you will usually be facing a brisk wind and the two hills (climbing out of Trestle Valley) are very steep. Once finished, however, it's very rewarding.

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B. F. from Littleton, CO (9/4/2009) "Challenging marathon but well worth the effort!" (about: 2009) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Trestle Valley Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was a challenging marathon due to the wind and hilly course. I knew this and trained accordingly. I liked how small it was. Everything about this marathon was great: the packet pick-up, spaghetti dinner, convenient parking, course, post-race pizza, and awards ceremony. The race was well organized. Volunteers and spectators were enthusiastic! I did not experience any confusion with the turn off for the full and half. I'm originally from Minot, and I'm very proud of the quality marathon they put together! Thanks, Minot, volunteers and ING!
M. S. from Mansfield, TX (4/25/2009) "Great small race in a great small town" (about: 2009) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Trestle Valley Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 Remember, this is North Dakota - 100 miles from Canada - so do not expect warm weather in April. The race for '09 was cold and windy, which is normal they say. Mundane, flat course, except for one big hill at the trestle (thus the name "Trestle Valley"); however, I heard that the 2010 race will have a different route, sans the trestle. Only complaint: There were two places where the course branched for halfers, and no one was directing traffic, so I had to guess which way was for the full. Minot has few flights, which necessitated a two-night stay if flying in/out. Great volunteers, great aid stations, friendly race staff, nice awards. Overall a great race, especially for 50-staters. Do not expect a BQ or a PR; however, the small field (50 or so marathoners, and 250 in the half and relay) made for a good chance for an age group award.
B. P. from Belle Plaine, MN (6/9/2008) "Normal Weather For ND" (about: 2008) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Trestle Valley Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 This was my first marathon, and going in I knew that this was not an urban friendly race. I also knew that the weather for ND at this time of year can be difficult to run in. Even so, the course was a challenge and the organization was great. The spectators that were there are mainly around water stations, but no biggie. The only downside was the lack of bag check-in; good thing I had others there for me.
J. D. from Calgary, AB Canada (5/10/2008) "Cold & WINDY but fun, friendly and kinda different" (about: 2008) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Trestle Valley Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Very friendly people in North Dakota and a well organized event. Can say in all honesty that this was the windiest and most technically challenging marathon I've run (I've completed 12 to date). Who'd a thought there would be a 1 -mile long hill to climb (at mile 22!) in ND... :-). This isn't a PR kinda race but it's well worth the trip if you either live close by, are looking for a smaller, friendly race and/or are completing 50 States and 10 Canadian provinces (as I'm doing). Had a great experience overall in friendly Minot, ND.
J. R. from Minneapolis, MN (4/30/2007) "I've been blown away" (about: 2007) 11-50 previous marathons \| 3 Trestle Valley Marathons COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I just completed my third running of this race. The first 2 (2004 and 2005) were cold and windy. This year I figured out that it's not the cold that bothers me. With the course being mostly flat and nothing to block the wind, it's a real irritation for me to have to spend 13 miles running into a 25+ mph wind. I also don't care for the 10 miles of gravel road that you have to run on. There's also nothing to look at for all but the couple of miles that your in the valley. If it weren't for the wind and gravel, I'd give this run a thumbs up. The people were great and the town is nice, except for the fact that it's in the middle of nowhere.
russell petelle from derby line, vermont (4/30/2007) "Tough course; great race planning and cheer" (about: 2007) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Trestle Valley Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 This was, as they said, very difficult. Not so much the hill as the constant headwind. Everyone was helpful, and friendly. I won a door prize and they offered to mail it to me. Would highly recommend this race for someone interested in a well-organized, friendly, small marathon.
steve&paula boone from Houston (5/1/2006) "Friendly from packet pick-up to the post-race part" (about: 2006) 50+ previous marathons COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 The weather this year was cool and foggy... foggy enough that we couldn't see the two hills on the way out. The race directors and volunteers made the runners feel welcome from the time they picked up their race packets on Friday until they left the post-race awards ceremony. The pasta party for $5 should not be skipped. The food was excellent and plentiful. They offered an early start with a lead vehicle and traveling aid station to the runners who needed a little extra time. The aid stations were located every two miles until mile 20 and each mile until the finish. The finish line spectators and volunteers enthusiastically welcomed all of the runners back. The custom clay medals were well done and unique. The awards ceremony took place during the post-race lunch of sandwiches and chips. The course is very runnable with only a couple of hills... Road Kill Hill will get your attention. Overall, a pleasant experience that should not be missed.
k. g. from minneapolis (4/30/2006) "perfect weather" (about: 2006) 50+ previous marathons \| 2 Trestle Valley Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 A great, small race made even better with a big sponsor, ING. Cheap, easy access, affordable hotels a block away from the start. Even with small numbers, people in town actually know about the race. Twice the crowd size with the new sponsor. It's still a tough course, but no wind this year - just heavy fog, so you could only hear the trains on the trestle.
Tim Chesko from Lockport, NY (5/7/2005) "Worth the Trip!" (about: 2005) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Trestle Valley Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I enjoyed this race. The weather was a little rough this year with the high reaching 35 degrees. At times the winds blew light snow at 25 mph! The organization and support on the course was the best I?ve ever experienced. The volunteers were enthusiastic and full of cheer! At many stops, they kept the water inside their cars and vans to keep it from freezing. The Minot YMCA was open early to help us stay warm and the gym was used afterwards for the awards ceremony. The post-race pizza party was a nice treat. The course has two significant hills. Each is positioned in the middle so it doesn?t zap all your energy. The rest of the course is mostly flat. If the weather was nice, you could have a fast run. After I complete my 50 States, I will be back.
D. B. from North Dakota (10/18/2004) "The Trestle Run is a tough challenge." (about: 2004) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Trestle Valley Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 In Minot you will usually be facing a brisk wind and the two hills (climbing out of Trestle Valley) are very steep. Once finished, however, it's very rewarding.

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