Where else can you run with the gators???? (about: 2012)
Course: 5
Organization: 3
Fans: 4
T. B. from Columbus, IN (2/7/12)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Brazos Bend 'KEEP On TRUCKIN' Trail Races
Got to admit, worst part for me as a runner was that I'm also a photo-hound, and the park just came to life on the second lap when the fog lifted. Beautiful water birds, moss-covered trees, gators, (missed the herd of wild hogs, though!). Ample aid stations, snacks. I did get off course thougharrows didn't always seem to point out the trail clearly at the forks in the road. Biggest complaint was the timing issue at the end, and the organizer having to ask all the people sitting around who they were, their ages, and the event they ran. Never did get the final times announced for the marathon, and I actually placed in my age group! (Surprise!)
Also, it's pretty rare for a 1/2 or full marathon to not have finisher medals. It's not always about the 'bling' but it's nice to have something to take back home.
Got to say the biggest perk to running this is the setting!
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