Marathon Details - Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch Marathon

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Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch Marathon & Half Marathon, 10K, 5K

Boys Ranch, FL USA

March 8, 2015

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Contact

Name:	Karla or Chris
Address:	P.O. Box 1835 High Springs, FL 32655
Phone Number:	352-562-8058
Email:	Email the organizers



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Reviews

Course 4.3

Organization 4.7

Spectators 2.7

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Number of comments: 7

A. Y. from Sunny Florida (3/9/2015) "Little Race with a BIG Heart" (about: 2015) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This marathon benefits an interesting organization that provides structure, support, and love for young people. The organizers do a lot on a budget. The AG awards are sweet, a framed acknowledgement you can put on your desk. Others have mentioned the small medals; they are a nice set of 3 charms on a lanyard that you could wear with casual clothes, if you've a mind to, making it more user-friendly than the huge ones only for display. The water stop volunteers are just lovely, and since it is a 4 loop course, you do get to know them. We were almost up to exchanging contact info by the last go-round 8>). My husband did the half and had similar feelings. Beautiful grounds, warm, sincere people and a memorable experience.
B. W. from Winter Park, FL (3/14/2012) "Nice, small, friendly, rural run" (about: 2012) 50+ previous marathons \| 2 Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 If you don't need adoring fans, but enjoy the solitude of the country, this is the one for you. Very friendly, good course support, showers at finish. With 3 out & backs you see everyone several times. Not too flat, slight rolling hills. Highly recommend.
RRRICK Karampatsos from Plant City. FL (3/12/2012) "ANOTHER GREAT DAY at the ranck!" (about: 2012) 50+ previous marathons \| 2 Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 As with the past few years another well put together day of races was put together. I want to thank all who worked hard to bless us! I had a lot of pain my last few miles ( ran too fast the first half) but glad I was able to finish and have the fellowship at the finish line area! ~ Lots of good food and shared time with the staff and runners.
RRRICK Karampatsos from Plant City, FL (1/26/2012) "GOING BACK even with a 3 plus hour drive!" (about: 2011) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 It was like 'family' I'll be going back to run this in a few months! Peacefull and for a great cause! Marathon #66 (one in every state)Author of: HEADING TOWARD THE FINAL FINISH LINE (Amazon)
H. R. from WI (3/29/2011) "Outstanding Small Race" (about: 2011) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The support was outstanding. They course is in a rural setting. I cannot really add anything that has not been written before. Highly recommend the marathon.
K. H. from NE Florida (3/19/2011) "Small race; great, big enjoyment" (about: 2011) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 For Florida this was a hilly course. The only "hills" we have in NE Florida are bridges and on this course there were none. The three water stations were well stocked and well manned. Nice, paved, country roads to run on and orange cones dotted the course so the occasional car knew something was going on. Signs marked the various miles but I tended to ignore them and just counted the laps required to run the marathon. Drinks and food were plenty at the end. Showers were available and there was plenty of freezing cold or scalding hot water. Organizers took plenty of pictures during the day and via their website you could download the pictures free! Best of all, there was no traffic congestion trying to get to the race. Arrived 15 minutes before the start and there was plenty of parking. I walked 100 yards to the start and I was ready to run. There was even one vendor at the start/finish line with running gear, etc. A very enjoyable day and I will be running it again next year.
M. W. from Florida (3/17/2011) "Lovely, little race in a country setting" (about: 2011) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 Low-key, low-budget race - a 4-loop course on lightly traveled roads on a youth ranch in a small, Florida town. Only spectators were cows, chickens, and roosters, so if you need lots of cheering people, this is definitely not the race for you. Three aid stations well placed with water and Gatorade, and salty crackers, bagels and bananas at the finish line. No chip timing and an inexpensive but appropriate sheriff's badge for a medal. Still. this race was well-organized, with helpful and friendly volunteers. Well done!

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A. Y. from Sunny Florida (3/9/2015) "Little Race with a BIG Heart" (about: 2015) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This marathon benefits an interesting organization that provides structure, support, and love for young people. The organizers do a lot on a budget. The AG awards are sweet, a framed acknowledgement you can put on your desk. Others have mentioned the small medals; they are a nice set of 3 charms on a lanyard that you could wear with casual clothes, if you've a mind to, making it more user-friendly than the huge ones only for display. The water stop volunteers are just lovely, and since it is a 4 loop course, you do get to know them. We were almost up to exchanging contact info by the last go-round 8>). My husband did the half and had similar feelings. Beautiful grounds, warm, sincere people and a memorable experience.
B. W. from Winter Park, FL (3/14/2012) "Nice, small, friendly, rural run" (about: 2012) 50+ previous marathons \| 2 Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 If you don't need adoring fans, but enjoy the solitude of the country, this is the one for you. Very friendly, good course support, showers at finish. With 3 out & backs you see everyone several times. Not too flat, slight rolling hills. Highly recommend.
RRRICK Karampatsos from Plant City. FL (3/12/2012) "ANOTHER GREAT DAY at the ranck!" (about: 2012) 50+ previous marathons \| 2 Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 As with the past few years another well put together day of races was put together. I want to thank all who worked hard to bless us! I had a lot of pain my last few miles ( ran too fast the first half) but glad I was able to finish and have the fellowship at the finish line area! ~ Lots of good food and shared time with the staff and runners.
RRRICK Karampatsos from Plant City, FL (1/26/2012) "GOING BACK even with a 3 plus hour drive!" (about: 2011) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 It was like 'family' I'll be going back to run this in a few months! Peacefull and for a great cause! Marathon #66 (one in every state)Author of: HEADING TOWARD THE FINAL FINISH LINE (Amazon)
H. R. from WI (3/29/2011) "Outstanding Small Race" (about: 2011) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The support was outstanding. They course is in a rural setting. I cannot really add anything that has not been written before. Highly recommend the marathon.
K. H. from NE Florida (3/19/2011) "Small race; great, big enjoyment" (about: 2011) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 For Florida this was a hilly course. The only "hills" we have in NE Florida are bridges and on this course there were none. The three water stations were well stocked and well manned. Nice, paved, country roads to run on and orange cones dotted the course so the occasional car knew something was going on. Signs marked the various miles but I tended to ignore them and just counted the laps required to run the marathon. Drinks and food were plenty at the end. Showers were available and there was plenty of freezing cold or scalding hot water. Organizers took plenty of pictures during the day and via their website you could download the pictures free! Best of all, there was no traffic congestion trying to get to the race. Arrived 15 minutes before the start and there was plenty of parking. I walked 100 yards to the start and I was ready to run. There was even one vendor at the start/finish line with running gear, etc. A very enjoyable day and I will be running it again next year.
M. W. from Florida (3/17/2011) "Lovely, little race in a country setting" (about: 2011) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 Low-key, low-budget race - a 4-loop course on lightly traveled roads on a youth ranch in a small, Florida town. Only spectators were cows, chickens, and roosters, so if you need lots of cheering people, this is definitely not the race for you. Three aid stations well placed with water and Gatorade, and salty crackers, bagels and bananas at the finish line. No chip timing and an inexpensive but appropriate sheriff's badge for a medal. Still. this race was well-organized, with helpful and friendly volunteers. Well done!

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