Durango Marathon

Ran this race for the second year in a row and again enjoyed fine weather and a fair redirected course as there was construction on parts of the course this year. Race director and committee overcame many obstacles to keep course as true to last year's course as possible. Kudos to the aide stations as many were very lively and there was plenty to eat and drink even to the point of one station grilling sandwiches, etc! Not that many spectators but had my family cheering me on at several points along the course which is all I needed. Course is not easy with hills and wind along the way, but what are you going to do- the race is in the Rocky Mountains after all. I enjoyed the lack of monotony and beautiful scenery along the Animas River section. Overall, great organization, course and race! I hope to add some portion of 'doing the double' next year!

The Website for the Durango Double advertised that runners who did the Double - a 25K or 50K on Saturday and the half marathon or Full marathon on Sunday would receive a finisher's platter. Instead of the platter, we got a poster. I'm extremely disappointed that this was not posted on the web-site prior to the races.

This was truly an event to remember! We came from the low altitude of Central Texas to run, and were not disappointed by the 'breathtaking vistas', especially on the Sat. trail run. Everything was just as advertised! Congratulations to the race organizers, volunteers, vendors, and everyone who had a hand in putting on such a great weekend of running and celebrating Durango in the fall. Thanks to every single person we met, took refreshments from, laughed with, and ran with! It was awesome!