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@DustyCookson

Dodge City, KS Raving since 2023 Active 4 months, 1 week ago

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Personal Bests (2)

Race Distance Location Date Result
Marathon Salina, KS Nov 2, 2024 3:49:18
Half Marathon Tempe, AZ Jan 14, 2024 1:53:11

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Past Races (8)

Race Distance Location Date Result My Raves My Performance
Marathon Salina, KS Nov 2, 2024 3:49:18
Marathon St Paul, MN Oct 6, 2024 4:00:40
200 Mile Relay Langley, WA Jul 13, 2024
Marathon Oklahoma City, OK Apr 27, 2024 4:17:35
Half Marathon Tempe, AZ Jan 14, 2024 1:53:11
Marathon Des Moines, IA Oct 15, 2023 4:26:17
Half Marathon Albuquerque, NM Aug 13, 2023 1:58:48
Half Marathon Oklahoma City, OK Apr 30, 2023 1:55:59

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Great small town race! Super affordable, only paid $35 (I believe there was a window where the cost was only $5). Parking was easy, check in was incredibly organized and … MORE

Great small town race! Super affordable, only paid $35 (I believe there was a window where the cost was only $5). Parking was easy, check in was incredibly organized and efficient. Expo was small, but very well organized with around 15 vendors. The volunteers were friendly, welcoming, and knowledgable. It rained the entire race, but the organizers were very thorough ahead of time with race communication (storms were forecasted). The marathon course is the half marathon course (ran 2x). However, despite the rain, there were plenty of aid stations for all 26.2 miles. Volunteers remained friendly and helpful for the entirety of the race. Crowd support was moderate to minimal at times, but was limited due to the rain. The race production was great, the post race party (even in the rain) was solid as well. If you’re looking for a PR, this is a good one. One tough hill, but other than that, super flat course. Local YMCA opened to allow runners to shower and change after the race (id and race bib required). Such a great race, for a great price. I will be back!

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Very well organized, incredible crowd support, frequent aid/hydration stations. Absolutely beautiful course. Race shirt and medal look great. If I'm being picky, the course felt crowded for most of the … MORE

Very well organized, incredible crowd support, frequent aid/hydration stations. Absolutely beautiful course. Race shirt and medal look great. If I’m being picky, the course felt crowded for most of the 26.2 miles (narrow roads in several places). There were several times, late in the race, where it was very difficult to pass. The expo was great and had plenty of stands/vendors, but was crazy crowded… Post race, the shuttle back to Minneapolis from St. Paul was super convenient and easy. This was my third marathon and overall, the smoothest experience. I would highly recommend this race!

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Incredible environment from start to finish. Crowd support is amazing. The entire weekend is unforgettable. Top-notch expo, programming, and swag. Volunteers are incredible, helpful, and friendly. Seemed like there were … MORE

Incredible environment from start to finish. Crowd support is amazing. The entire weekend is unforgettable. Top-notch expo, programming, and swag. Volunteers are incredible, helpful, and friendly. Seemed like there were water stations every mile. The course is challenging, but not ridiculous. The entire experience is unforgettable. I will be back every year I’m able!

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Amazing first marathon experience! Very welcoming environment. Hospitality was great. The course is beautiful- a lot of elevation gain the first 8 miles, but levels out after that. Water/aid stations … MORE

Amazing first marathon experience! Very welcoming environment. Hospitality was great. The course is beautiful- a lot of elevation gain the first 8 miles, but levels out after that. Water/aid stations every mile and half(ish). Great encouragement throughout. If I’m being picky, the corrals were overcrowded (which I’m guessing is normal). I finished the marathon in just under 4 1/2 and it was evident there were minimal volunteers and snacks/etc. at the finish line at that point. They were still handing out medals (but I believe they ran out of medals later on). But overall, I couldn’t have been happier with the experience. It was a very well-organized race and I would highly recommend it! 9/10!

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