Eileen Warren's Staging Area

Over priced and undertattended, nice place for a long run but not a race. Much of the course is run on Concrete walkways, some quite narrow. Zero support on the course for runners on a day where humidity was 100% and temp was 85. In other words if you fell or became dehydrated or overheated, you were completely on your own. Not impressed with this organization’s ability to do more than grandstand. If you can’t provide proper support don’t hold the race!

running a flat course at high altitude was a nice break for sea level folks. I can’t get over the fabulous mountain view! Great for your race vacation. Take some time to hike around the beautiful lakes, see the fantasic wildlife, take a float tour down the snake River, enjoy the cool, contemporary town of Jackson Hole and it’s great restaraunts and ski villages…bike the bike paths and take in the amazing scenery…Spend at least a week if you can or you’ll be so sorry.

Bussed to the start where you begin just as the sun rises. It’s about 40 degrees colder at the start than the finish so be prepared. It drops over 1900 ft in the beginning of the race so be prepared for serious down hill. Finishes in the city in the blazing dry heat.

I’d recommend it if you like some hills. The scenery is pretty, the post race party on the water is just right when the weather is good. Sit on the deck on the lake, have a free microbrewery beer and pizza with race buddies.

Warm weather race for December, be sure and enjoy the island for at least the weekend, some great places for dinner after the race to celebrate. It’s flat as a pancake though, and can be tough on the legs using the same muscles for the whole race. Still very pretty and fun!

Excellent runner support! They had a great brunch for us! Linen table clothes and huge breakfast buffet at the end! A big tent to keep you warm as it was a little chilly. It was the best post race feed I’ve seen.

It’s a tough race because of the climbs so plan on finishing slower than your average pace. The best part is in the middle, where you are greeted by drummers on the road side readying you for a serious mid race climb. At the top, at mile 13, you are greeted by a pianist with a grand piano in a formal tuxedo, playing for you as you soar along the spectacular coastline, cliffside. The best mile markers you’ll ever see. A must for the bucketlist. It is the top of my marathons and will likely always be.

I ran this race while I was at a conference in Dallas. The club that sponsors the race was incredibly friendly. The start was pretty, the biggest medal I’ve ever seen and the course was nice. Pretty fast. I met some good friends that I’ve run other races with since then. Pacers are super friendly and helpful.

A decent race with a big start, like a lot of races. The course was good but Chicago, Marine Corps and Boston are all better for big races. Not much else to say except if you’re doing a race in every city, it’s ok.

We rode to the start in a classsic old passenger train that was fully refurbished and beautiful! We ran along the roads and also some beautiful bike paths. If you’re a sea level runner, it may be tough to adjust to the altitude. Prepare to slow your pace and drink a lot of water. See the maroon belles while you’re there and do some hiking!x Beautiful ski town. A terrific vacation race spot! Stay at least a few days.

The views can be distractingly pretty, magnificent mansions and beautiful coastlines. A fun start. The first half is beautful. The second half is an out and back with a hairpin turn so it can get to be a little tough mentally to see other runners coming at you for what seems forever, but the ocean views are well worth it. Do it at least once.

The fantastic fly overbefore the start by the fighter pilots and super jets! Extremely tightly organized for such a large race, even waiting for the expo was well done. Convenient hotels available at the start. No better choice of museums anywhere in the US…and for free! Bring your kids!