Liechtenstein Alpine Marathon

The course is stunning but tough. The first 10km is flat, then the hiking begins. Good support with fluids. The bus system was difficult to understandI wasn't sure where the bus would let you off after the race.

This was my first trail race, and it was a good thing I didn't know what I was getting into. It is about 16 miles on GPS a little longer than the 25K marker. The bus system was great and take you to the finish of the full if you would like to go there. The bus system is fast, easy, and free for participants. The crystal prize was awesome and the view even more breathtaking. There was a time limit on the first 10K but feasible because it helps you finish on time.

Great organization, though at the end, energy gel and bars were missing. There should be another way to organize it and keep the actual difficulties. People also have to return to the start. (You have to take two buses to get to your car, because you need to take your car to the start, as it is 10KM outside Vaduz. Maybe something could be done there!!!!!) Otherwise it was magic but extremely cold and freezing, though the organization has nothing to do with it. Nice people! There was a technical problem, nevertheless, after 21 KM, at the first summit. There was a steep descending slope, very slippery; maybe they could find an easier road to descend, thus reducing the overall time to run this marathon. Still, great nevertheless.