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Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.9 
Organization 5.0 
Spectators 4.4
Number of comments: 120 [displaying comments 71 to 81]
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Peter Gelhar from Oshkosh, WI
(5/12/2012)
"Great Experience for a first timer" (about: 2012)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first attempt at any marathon. It was well organized and the volunteers and fellow runners were very helpful and encouraging. This might be a new hobby for me. Thanks everyone for the great first time experience! Hopefully I can improve upon a pretty slow time. | |
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S. S. from Iowa, USA
(5/12/2012)
"Great value marathon. VERY enjoyable!" (about: 2012)
3 previous marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is a great marathon and for a $40 registration fee ($35 early and $45 late), it is a truly fabulous 'value' marathon. I dont quite understand how they are able to make $40 per registrant go so far&a nice bag, a great shirt for finishers, an AMAZING medal, fantastic volunteers, pizza, other treats&this is a fantastic budget marathon that seems like you should really only get half of this. The organizer is fantastic and provides detailed notes and instructions (people had to know exactly what they were getting into&though, for some reason, I was still very amazed at it all) and it was very well organized. I have to say, it even seemed like more than 350 runners out on the course somehow they even made it so you get more out of each person out there :). Anyway, a great marathon and a very enjoyable course. I would have probably preferred water stops a little closer together, but the course is on a trail so this would be difficult and the organizer provides great detail on where the water stops are located BEFORE the event, so I was aware that I might want to bring a small water bottle, which I did, and it worked out perfectly! Great job with it! | |
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B. G. from United States
(5/26/2011)
"Great Marathon-Great Volunteers-Great Food" (about: 2011)
4-5 previous marathons
| 4-5 Lake Wobegon Trail Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is a great marathon. It is a small group of runners but a very enthusiastic group. The volunteers are fantastic and the supporters are able to meet you every couple of miles. I love the trail and scenery and you're never retracing your steps on the trail - it is always new scenery. The Water stations were well stocked and the food at the end was fantastic. | |
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Richard Downing from Suwanee, GA
(5/24/2011)
"Great marathon for a PR" (about: 2011)
6-10 previous marathons
| 2 Lake Wobegon Trail Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Well run & well organized. Large gym to stay in before the race. Race is run on a flat and fast course with only one turn on the trail. Totally enthusiastic support at water stops & nice food at the end. An announcer announced my number, name & where I was from, the RD put a medal around my neck and another volunteer handed me an envelop with my race shirt in it. Can't wait to do it again next year! | |
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J. F. from Ontario, Canada
(5/23/2011)
"Fast, well supported, scenic, BQ, PR!" (about: 2011)
50+ previous marathons
| 2 Lake Wobegon Trail Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I had so much fun the first time, I had to come back to do it again. It is a fast, scenic course along the Lake Wobegon Trail, near St. Cloud Mn. The race support was excellent, beginning weeks before the race, during the race, and after. Lots of friendly volunteers; great post-marathon food; the finisher medals and shirts are really nice. There is no pre-race stress. Everything was so convenient. Just show up, run the race, and enjoy! They did a much better job, and made me feel more welcome than any 'big city' race. Do this one! | |
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S. S. from Rochester, Minnesota
(5/23/2011)
"Small on size; Huge on class" (about: 2011)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Yes, it's small, and if the cattle jumped in cars and met you 5 times along the route like the spectators do, they might outnumber the spectators. But, this allows the race director and volunteers to focus on the participants, something they do exceptionally well. Pre-race communication was excellent. Excellent pasta (and much more) feed on Friday night. A limited number of pacers available (one of whom helped me to a 16 minute PR!). A great running surface. And when you cross the finish line, someone will be there to check on how you're feeling and give you something to start the re-hydration process. Sadly, we lost a runner at this year's race, but it was instructive to see how professionally and sympathetically the race director and her staff reacted to support the family and the running community. A true class act. | |
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D. B. from Richmond, Minnesota
(5/23/2011)
"Very well organized marathon" (about: 2011)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Great course, ideal for those seeking a PR or BQ. Time of year ideal to avoid summer heat. Typical lows in the 40's, highs in the 60's. 2011 was low 40's with light rain to start. Volunteers were all upbeat and helpful. Overall, a very well run event, and inexpensive. Check it out!! | |
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S. P. from United States
(5/23/2011)
"Excellent race - highly recommended" (about: 2011)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 If you are looking for a small, fast, well-organized marathon that is also scenic and easy to get to - look no further. St. Joseph is an easy 1hr drive outside Minneapolis. The course is very flat, asphalted rails-to-trail conversion (I believe). Beautiful views of farmland, rolling hills, woods and charming little towns. Spectators were sparse (which to me is quite ok), but very energetic and friendly. I can't say enough about the organization - everything was thought-through and went like a charm. | |
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D. C. from Salt Lake City, UT
(5/23/2011)
"Great small trail race" (about: 2011)
50+ previous marathons
| 3 Lake Wobegon Trail Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I have run this race 3 times as an 'out of stater'. The reason why is because it is very well organized and a beautiful trail. If you enjoy running in a pretty rural setting, but also want good organization, this is a great race. | |
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V. H. from New London, MN
(5/23/2011)
"Great first-timer or PR-time marathon" (about: 2011)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Thanks for the wonderful race organization (communication and support pre/post-race) and the great race planning, it was a great first marathon. Based on the experience, I definitely will keep running marathons. Met some amazing people on the way and made some new friends for life. |
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