Frankie Conway's Staging Area

Honor run supports a great cause, it raised $45k for honor flights for veterans.
I ran the race in memory of my wife’s grandfather who was a WWII vet and she ran in honor of her uncles who were Vietnam vets.
Morning started with the reading of Johnny Cash’s Ragged Old Flag, followed by National Anthem, and Taps.
It was very cold 30 degrees at the start and snowed the day before. The mall was open to get out of the cold before the race
Course ran through town and all roads were closed. Scenery was average.
Though it was hilly, it was not as bad as I expected from everything I had read.
Aid stations were plentiful and had water and Gatorade.
Post race had Jersey Mike sandwiches, chili dogs, bananas, water, chips, granola bars, and my favorite chocolate milk! Also had coffee truck and massage tables.
Packet pick up was at Florence mall, no expo.
Swag was a very nice medal with a Korean War soldiers on back. Shirt was long sleeve neon dri-fit.
I would definitely recommend this race.

Vacation races are awesome!
Staff and volunteers are some of the hardest working folks in the business!
The course was a little long 3.47 miles to be exact and was rougher terrain than I was expecting
Expo and post race was usual for vacation races
Swag is top notch!
I would not run this race again

Expo was great and packet pick up was super easy
Weather was perfect
Course was flat and fast with a couple of overpasses
Staff and volunteers were great
Cannon firing to start the race was awesome
Post race party was top notch with chocolate milk, fruit, Oreos, hot dogs, Mac n Cheese
Recovery area had massage and chiropractor tables
I would recommend this race

I highly recommend all Vacation Races, this was my 8 race with them and I have loved everyone of them. I have 2 more races with them this year. They have several more I intend to participate in the future. I love when you can do a double and get the extra swag! Vacation Races staff and volunteers are outstanding and always put on a great event!

Pre race communication was great
Expo was sufficient nothing spectacular
Weather was perfect
Postcard views coming out of the tunnel
First half was all downhill with rolling hills second half, course was good on road with a couple of miles on bike trail
Swag was awesome: very nice shirt and medal was big and one of my favs
National Anthem was played by a guy with a guitar which was pretty cool
Plenty of aid stations with bananas, oranges, goldfish, gummies, granola bars, water and hydration recovery drink
Finish line had stainless steel water bottles, granola bars, bananas, oranges. Also had compression recovery boots, they felt real nice on sore legs!
One thing I was not a fan of is that top 3 overall winners were eligible for age group awards too. I am only saying this since I finished 4th in my age group and the first place finisher was 3rd overall. I guess I should have run faster. Lol
Overall fun race with great staff and volunteers
I definitely recommend this race!

Vacation races are phenomenal! Great experience! Great views! Great Staff and volunteers! This was my 4th vacation race and they only seem to get better. Elevation and higher altitude were a challenge. Swag and post race snacks were great. Mostly the views along the course as well as time we spent in the park was my favorite part. I highly recommend all vacation races and I plan to run 2 more this year.

Awesome staff and volunteers, church choir in first mile was great
Course is fast with a few hills, I missed a PR by 31seconds, may have been the hill around mile 12 along with a head wind
Post race snacks were ok
Swag: really nice half zip pullover and we have not received our medals because they are stuck on a boat
My wife ran the full marathon and she loved everything course, support, and people cheering you on
I definitely would recommend this race

Great race with outstanding staff and volunteers, same folks put this race on as the big race in Little Rock in March.
They run the race at 4pm so with Arkansas weather you never know, 1st year I ran it perfect temps in the 50s this year hot and humid temps pushing 80.
Race swag is great! awesome finishers medal and a hoodie that both glow in the dark!
A lot of folks dress up since it is close to Halloween
Scenic views through the park and along the river. I seen several deer this year.
Nice paved trail course with a section on a gravel road
I would recommend this race

Swag is out of this world. I completed the grand quad and received 8 medals. I also placed in all 4 races and will receive 4 more medals.
Let’s face it Vacation Races medals are top notch. Staff and volunteers are super awesome. All vacation races are a must do!

A must do, the Grand Tetons were breathtaking. The swag is the phenomenal. Great post race recovery snacks. Volunteers and race staff were top notch!

You run across the great London Bridge, and the views are amazing. Well organized run with lots of race support. They offer a half marathon and 5K challenge to receive another 🏅. Lake Havasu is a neat town with a lot to see and do.

Awesome course that runs from Gulfport to Biloxi with great views of the Gulf, with one hill climb at mile 12. Awesome medal. Great social distancing. Pulled Pork sliders at the finish line. Well organized event

Neat run along parts of the river
Loop course which you had to do 3 times for the half. On 1 of my loops through a parking lot a delivery truck was blocking your way.
It was very hot and humid but it was August when I ran it.
Supports a great cause Cross Country Missions.