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Marathon Details - Salmon Marathon

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Salmon Marathon

Whitewater Therapeutic and Recreational Riding Assoc. Salmon Marathon & Half Marathon

Salmon, ID USA

September 8, 2018

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USATF-certified, scenic, point-to-point race

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Name:	Joyce Scott
Address:	PO Box 1443 Salmon, ID 83467
Phone Number:	208-469-0617
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Salmon Marathon benefits Local non_profit (1/7/18)

Joyce Scott

Salmon Marathon is sponsored Whitewater Therapeutic and Recreational Riding Association. All proceeds benefit individuals with disabilities, elderly, veterans and youth at risk.

Runner Reviews (28)

Course 4.7

Organization 4.6

Spectators 3.8

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S. F. from Maumelle, AR (10/13/2015) "A gem of a small town race" (about: 2014) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Salmon Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I highly recommend this race. It lacks for nothing, except for big crowds - if you're into that kind of thing. The organizers do a great job. A nice point-to-point course in a pretty area, on almost all dirt road so it does not beat you up at all. The finish in the city park by the river is excellent, providing a chance to soak your legs in cold water after the run to kick-start recovery. I did this race with some others as a ID/MT combo weekend, and it was excellent. Salmon is a nice little town, and there is a lot to do and see within a few hours driving distance (hey, you're probably going to be doing some driving to get there anyway), especially for Lewis and Clark buffs.
Brian Baker from Boise, ID (9/13/2015) "One of the best marathons in the country" (about: 2015) 50+ previous marathons \| 6+ Salmon Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I don't know what more I can say than hasn't been already said. They put on a world class marathon and everything is just as well done as the biggest marathons in the country! Fast, scenic, flawlessly executed, and not an ounce of home grown local flavor is lost. This was my 7th time running Salmon and we'll make it 8th, 9th, 10th, etc. Mark your calendar for September 10th 2016. You wont be disappointed. I think last time I rated fans a 4 Star because there are few. However the fans were soooo enthusiastic and nice (I even gave an autograph to some kids!) and if you count the wildlife as spectators the entire course was well attended ;)
Bekkie Wright from East Hartford, CT (9/13/2014) "Outstanding small race with scenic views" (about: 2014) 50+ previous marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 By all accounts this was a nice race before the current Race Director took it over, but now it is outstanding. The early morning start allows for continuously changing scenic views as the sun reaches each of the surrounding hills. We saw a variety of wildlife along the course, including elk, deer, hawks, and jackrabbits. The race is run primarily on a dirt road, and it a net downhill. Aid stations were well stocked and each included its own port-o-let. Race staff and volunteers, including the course turn monitors on horseback were all friendly and enthusiastic. Highly recommend this race to marathoners of all abilities.
J. H. from Boise, ID (9/7/2014) "Fast and beautiful race in a wonderful little town" (about: 2014) 6-10 previous marathons \| 2 Salmon Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my second time running the Salmon Marathon and it was even better than the first. This is the best marathon course I have ever run. Absolutely beautiful scenery, perfect race conditions, great volunteers, and a very fast course make for a great experience. Salmon, ID may be a little out of the way to get to, but it is certainly worth the trip.
S. M. from Duncan, BC, Canada (9/12/2013) "Beautiful Course in a Great Little Town" (about: 2013) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Salmon Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 I loved this marathon. The course was the most beautiful I have every run. The scenery is superb. Lots of aids station and porta potties along the way. Cups were large with plenty of water, more than at most marathons. Some were manned by high school volunteers, one by senior ladies and one was doing her knitting so great small town feel. Horses to pat along the way. Everyone was so friendly and supportive. I really did not want this race to be over. Finish was in a park by the Salmon river. Plenty of food. Unique medals and awards, I got one and love it. Everything was in keeping with the area, all depicting salmon. Only downside was the fact that I had registered and was not on the confirmation list. I emailed and really got no response. They sorted it out when I arrived but this meant that I did not receive the email with instructions so did not know about the clothing drop at the start. Also the school was supposed to be open but was not and it was quite cold waiting for the start. I can overlook the couple of glitches because I loved this race so much. The altitude took its toll on me as I am from the coast but it just meant I was out there longer and could enjoy the scenery for longer. I would definitely run this one again.
d. t. from Dawson, Illinios (11/3/2010) "Excellent Destination Marathon" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Salmon Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 So many nice things about this one. Salmon in a perfect small resort town in the mountains (high elevation is hard on us Midwesterners, though). Great host hotel (Stage Coach Inn is on the Salmon River with very helpful staff), restaurants (check out the microbrewery), activities (Lewis and Clark's Sacajawea museum, white water rafting, soaking in an open-air hot spring, etc.). Course beautiful and mostly peaceful (took one Fans star off for several horse trailer pickups that don't slow on a gravel road for runners). Couple tough hills (at 7 and 14) so be sure to link from the marathon website to the USATF elevation chart, and train for those two. Event limited to 300, so jostle-free start with chip timing. Perfect start time (6:00 a.m.) just at dawn, with a schoolhouse to stay warm in until go time. If you run at less than 7-hour pace (as you must or the course closes), you should stay clear of the half marathoners that start in the middle of the course at 9:30 a.m. Good course support (thank you, Salmon Backcountry Horsemen for your help at intersections). Free pre- and post-race food on the finish island in the Salmon River, including pizza and microbrewery beer. Certified massage therapists at finish. Nice salmon medal and quick results. Top-quality, long-sleeved t-shirt and awards. Overall, a good choice for an Idaho marathon.
A. A. from Denver (10/24/2010) "Well worth the trip" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 The setting for this race was spectacular. Salmon and its surrounding area are beautiful, and the race course took full advantage of the scenery. The race started at dawn just outside a one-room schoolhouse. Early in the race we passed some farms, and I could not quite tell whether the cows were simply saying "moooo" or "fooooools." Either way, it was nice to have support from the livestock. The race is gradually downhill. With the exception of two longer hills, each short rise in the terrain was followed by a nice decline. The spectators on the course were supportive. Salmon is not that big a town, and this was a community event. The riders on horses at the intersections were a nice touch. The finish and post-race party were in a park along the Salmon River. There was a bluegrass band playing and enough to eat and drink. This was a well organized race and the town should be proud.
M. O. from Boise, ID (9/21/2010) "Good small marathon" (about: 2010) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Salmon Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 Good things about this marathon: Well organized, easy to get to the start, didn't have to get up super early to catch the bus, cheap hotels available. Things that need to be better: 1. No more Dixie cups for water (I had to drink 4 cups at each station; the cups were only 1/2 full). PLEASE GET SOME DECENT-SIZED CUPS! 2. Need a water station at mile 21. I went 5 miles with no water... unacceptable this late in the race. I understand someone went to the wrong location, but excuses don't matter when you are running a marathon and there is insufficient water. Follow-up to ensure that all stations are manned.
C. W. from Walla Walla, WA (9/20/2010) "Stunningly wonderful marathon in all respects" (about: 2010) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Salmon Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The race director is organized, everywhere at once, kind, and attentive. She sent an email before hand with particulars, and afterward. The course was awesome: perfect start time (dawn over the mountains), perfect course, well marked with chalk, well covered by encouraging horse-riders, both on gravel and asphalt, and with a lot of easy downhills. I had a PR. :) Gorgeous scenery the entire time and running through town at the end was carefully patrolled with a wide lane - not just a road shoulder. Townspeople were great: lots of welcome signs, some fine local eateries, an artist coop, and a wonderful, local-made and owned jewelry store. Great start: one room school house. Great finish: downtown park by the river and farmer's market. Great hills and mountains every step in between. Best of all, of course: original, well designed, great colored tech shirt and better-than-most medal and winners' trophies. I'll be back; this is a great destination run.
W. S. from Butte, Montana (3/11/2010) "Just what we wanted" (about: 2009) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Salmon Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 My husband and I were searching for a small, scenic venue. Salmon was just perfect. The mountains and the Russian olive trees were beautiful. A moose ran through a pasture adjacent to our route during the first mile! The volunteers were extremely helpful, and there were plenty of pitstops. The town truly rallied around the runners, which provided for a very fun finish. Our two kids were actually able to run the last mile with us on the sidewalk! We loved the Junkyard Bistro so much that we ate there twice. We'll be back.

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S. F. from Maumelle, AR (10/13/2015) "A gem of a small town race" (about: 2014) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Salmon Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I highly recommend this race. It lacks for nothing, except for big crowds - if you're into that kind of thing. The organizers do a great job. A nice point-to-point course in a pretty area, on almost all dirt road so it does not beat you up at all. The finish in the city park by the river is excellent, providing a chance to soak your legs in cold water after the run to kick-start recovery. I did this race with some others as a ID/MT combo weekend, and it was excellent. Salmon is a nice little town, and there is a lot to do and see within a few hours driving distance (hey, you're probably going to be doing some driving to get there anyway), especially for Lewis and Clark buffs.
Brian Baker from Boise, ID (9/13/2015) "One of the best marathons in the country" (about: 2015) 50+ previous marathons \| 6+ Salmon Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I don't know what more I can say than hasn't been already said. They put on a world class marathon and everything is just as well done as the biggest marathons in the country! Fast, scenic, flawlessly executed, and not an ounce of home grown local flavor is lost. This was my 7th time running Salmon and we'll make it 8th, 9th, 10th, etc. Mark your calendar for September 10th 2016. You wont be disappointed. I think last time I rated fans a 4 Star because there are few. However the fans were soooo enthusiastic and nice (I even gave an autograph to some kids!) and if you count the wildlife as spectators the entire course was well attended ;)
Bekkie Wright from East Hartford, CT (9/13/2014) "Outstanding small race with scenic views" (about: 2014) 50+ previous marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 By all accounts this was a nice race before the current Race Director took it over, but now it is outstanding. The early morning start allows for continuously changing scenic views as the sun reaches each of the surrounding hills. We saw a variety of wildlife along the course, including elk, deer, hawks, and jackrabbits. The race is run primarily on a dirt road, and it a net downhill. Aid stations were well stocked and each included its own port-o-let. Race staff and volunteers, including the course turn monitors on horseback were all friendly and enthusiastic. Highly recommend this race to marathoners of all abilities.
J. H. from Boise, ID (9/7/2014) "Fast and beautiful race in a wonderful little town" (about: 2014) 6-10 previous marathons \| 2 Salmon Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my second time running the Salmon Marathon and it was even better than the first. This is the best marathon course I have ever run. Absolutely beautiful scenery, perfect race conditions, great volunteers, and a very fast course make for a great experience. Salmon, ID may be a little out of the way to get to, but it is certainly worth the trip.
S. M. from Duncan, BC, Canada (9/12/2013) "Beautiful Course in a Great Little Town" (about: 2013) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Salmon Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 I loved this marathon. The course was the most beautiful I have every run. The scenery is superb. Lots of aids station and porta potties along the way. Cups were large with plenty of water, more than at most marathons. Some were manned by high school volunteers, one by senior ladies and one was doing her knitting so great small town feel. Horses to pat along the way. Everyone was so friendly and supportive. I really did not want this race to be over. Finish was in a park by the Salmon river. Plenty of food. Unique medals and awards, I got one and love it. Everything was in keeping with the area, all depicting salmon. Only downside was the fact that I had registered and was not on the confirmation list. I emailed and really got no response. They sorted it out when I arrived but this meant that I did not receive the email with instructions so did not know about the clothing drop at the start. Also the school was supposed to be open but was not and it was quite cold waiting for the start. I can overlook the couple of glitches because I loved this race so much. The altitude took its toll on me as I am from the coast but it just meant I was out there longer and could enjoy the scenery for longer. I would definitely run this one again.
d. t. from Dawson, Illinios (11/3/2010) "Excellent Destination Marathon" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Salmon Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 So many nice things about this one. Salmon in a perfect small resort town in the mountains (high elevation is hard on us Midwesterners, though). Great host hotel (Stage Coach Inn is on the Salmon River with very helpful staff), restaurants (check out the microbrewery), activities (Lewis and Clark's Sacajawea museum, white water rafting, soaking in an open-air hot spring, etc.). Course beautiful and mostly peaceful (took one Fans star off for several horse trailer pickups that don't slow on a gravel road for runners). Couple tough hills (at 7 and 14) so be sure to link from the marathon website to the USATF elevation chart, and train for those two. Event limited to 300, so jostle-free start with chip timing. Perfect start time (6:00 a.m.) just at dawn, with a schoolhouse to stay warm in until go time. If you run at less than 7-hour pace (as you must or the course closes), you should stay clear of the half marathoners that start in the middle of the course at 9:30 a.m. Good course support (thank you, Salmon Backcountry Horsemen for your help at intersections). Free pre- and post-race food on the finish island in the Salmon River, including pizza and microbrewery beer. Certified massage therapists at finish. Nice salmon medal and quick results. Top-quality, long-sleeved t-shirt and awards. Overall, a good choice for an Idaho marathon.
A. A. from Denver (10/24/2010) "Well worth the trip" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 The setting for this race was spectacular. Salmon and its surrounding area are beautiful, and the race course took full advantage of the scenery. The race started at dawn just outside a one-room schoolhouse. Early in the race we passed some farms, and I could not quite tell whether the cows were simply saying "moooo" or "fooooools." Either way, it was nice to have support from the livestock. The race is gradually downhill. With the exception of two longer hills, each short rise in the terrain was followed by a nice decline. The spectators on the course were supportive. Salmon is not that big a town, and this was a community event. The riders on horses at the intersections were a nice touch. The finish and post-race party were in a park along the Salmon River. There was a bluegrass band playing and enough to eat and drink. This was a well organized race and the town should be proud.
M. O. from Boise, ID (9/21/2010) "Good small marathon" (about: 2010) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Salmon Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 Good things about this marathon: Well organized, easy to get to the start, didn't have to get up super early to catch the bus, cheap hotels available. Things that need to be better: 1. No more Dixie cups for water (I had to drink 4 cups at each station; the cups were only 1/2 full). PLEASE GET SOME DECENT-SIZED CUPS! 2. Need a water station at mile 21. I went 5 miles with no water... unacceptable this late in the race. I understand someone went to the wrong location, but excuses don't matter when you are running a marathon and there is insufficient water. Follow-up to ensure that all stations are manned.
C. W. from Walla Walla, WA (9/20/2010) "Stunningly wonderful marathon in all respects" (about: 2010) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Salmon Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The race director is organized, everywhere at once, kind, and attentive. She sent an email before hand with particulars, and afterward. The course was awesome: perfect start time (dawn over the mountains), perfect course, well marked with chalk, well covered by encouraging horse-riders, both on gravel and asphalt, and with a lot of easy downhills. I had a PR. :) Gorgeous scenery the entire time and running through town at the end was carefully patrolled with a wide lane - not just a road shoulder. Townspeople were great: lots of welcome signs, some fine local eateries, an artist coop, and a wonderful, local-made and owned jewelry store. Great start: one room school house. Great finish: downtown park by the river and farmer's market. Great hills and mountains every step in between. Best of all, of course: original, well designed, great colored tech shirt and better-than-most medal and winners' trophies. I'll be back; this is a great destination run.
W. S. from Butte, Montana (3/11/2010) "Just what we wanted" (about: 2009) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Salmon Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 My husband and I were searching for a small, scenic venue. Salmon was just perfect. The mountains and the Russian olive trees were beautiful. A moose ran through a pasture adjacent to our route during the first mile! The volunteers were extremely helpful, and there were plenty of pitstops. The town truly rallied around the runners, which provided for a very fun finish. Our two kids were actually able to run the last mile with us on the sidewalk! We loved the Junkyard Bistro so much that we ate there twice. We'll be back.

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