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@joeverellen

White Lake, MI Raving since 2023 Boston Marathon finisher, 50 States hopeful/finisher Active 1 week, 5 days ago

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Future Races

Personal Bests (2)

Race Distance Location Date Result
Marathon Detroit, MI 2008 2:33:02
Half Marathon Detroit, MI Oct 20, 2019 1:14:22

Future Races (6)

Race Distance Location Date Paid
Marathon Greenville, MS Feb 1, 2025
Marathon Miami, FL Feb 2, 2025
Marathon Atlanta, GA Mar 2, 2025
Marathon Big Sur, CA Apr 27, 2025
Marathon Idaho Falls, ID Jul 26, 2025
Marathon Indianapolis, IN Nov 8, 2025

Past Races (19)

Race Distance Location Date Result My Raves My Performance
Marathon Richmond, VA Nov 16, 2024 2:51:52
Marathon Snoqualmie Pass, WA Jul 28, 2024 2:43:18
Marathon Lexington, KY Apr 13, 2024 2:53:16
Marathon Mesa, AZ Feb 10, 2024 2:42:15
Marathon Philadelphia, PA Nov 19, 2023 2:37:44
Half Marathon Detroit, MI Oct 14, 2023 1:14:30
Marathon Sioux Falls, SD Aug 27, 2023 2:51:25
Marathon Missoula, MT Jun 25, 2023 2:44:18
Half Marathon Dearborn, MI Apr 15, 2023 1:16:07
Marathon Des Moines, IA Mar 18, 2023 2:49:10
Marathon Hopkinton, MA Oct 11, 2021 3:03:38
Half Marathon Detroit, MI Oct 20, 2019 1:14:22
Marathon Toledo, OH Apr 27, 2019 2:54:07
Marathon Duluth, MN Jun 20, 2015 2:47:48
Marathon Houston, TX 2012 2:53:13
Marathon Detroit, MI 2008 2:33:02
Marathon Chicago, IL 2007 2:55:54
Marathon Chicago, IL 2006 2:35:03
Marathon Traverse City, MI 2004 2:51:17

My Raves

Packet pickup was outside at a stadium. There was a line for number assignment, another one for shirt, a yet another one for a gear check bag. There are a … MORE

Packet pickup was outside at a stadium. There was a line for number assignment, another one for shirt, a yet another one for a gear check bag.
There are a lot of toilets at the start and throughout the course. Very well organized event.
The course rolls pretty well. Only one significant uphill that I can remember. The down hill for the last mile was great however the last .1 or so has a really steep downhill. Be careful heading down it.

DIFFICULTY
3
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3
SCENERY
4
SWAG
5

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Best part of the experience is the course. Down hill obviously, but not a straight path. It bends around the mountain side and across high bridges with great views. My … MORE

Best part of the experience is the course. Down hill obviously, but not a straight path. It bends around the mountain side and across high bridges with great views. My favorite view was actually on the way out of the tunnel and seeing the tree hilled mountains so don’t forget to look for it.

The organization was smooth for a smaller race. Bib pickup was alright. The start of the race was a little delayed for runners showing up late for the marathon which threw the finish line clock off. Not many photo spots out on the course but that’s understandable since it is difficult to get to the course from the road. So take those selfies while you are out there! Enjoy the views.
Finish line festivities are nice. Volunteers are great and very congratulatory.

DIFFICULTY
2
PRODUCTION
3
SCENERY
5
SWAG
2

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The hills will bite ya if you go out too fast. Nice people. Nice volunteers. Good course management. Only real negatives would be not enough bathrooms at the start and … MORE

The hills will bite ya if you go out too fast. Nice people. Nice volunteers. Good course management. Only real negatives would be not enough bathrooms at the start and the course could use some extra markings (especially where the half turns around and the full keeps going). Even delayed the start of the race 7 extra minutes because the lines were long. Very nice top prizes (no cash). Nice finish area stuff like coffee and massages.

DIFFICULTY
4
PRODUCTION
3
SCENERY
4
SWAG
3

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Efficient but Long bus ride. Down hills are steep enough to bite you in the end if you are not careful. There were heating lamps while we waited at the … MORE

Efficient but Long bus ride. Down hills are steep enough to bite you in the end if you are not careful. There were heating lamps while we waited at the start.

DIFFICULTY
3
PRODUCTION
2
SCENERY
2
SWAG
3

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Easy taking train from and to the airport. Expo is well organized and there are a lot of places to eat. The start and finish area was very well organized … MORE

Easy taking train from and to the airport. Expo is well organized and there are a lot of places to eat. The start and finish area was very well organized including warming tents for before the race. A few more portapots would be nice especially for the last second got to goes.

DIFFICULTY
4
PRODUCTION
5
SCENERY
4
SWAG
4

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Lots of river path running and a lot of turns. Smooth overall race in a nice welcoming community. I loved the support by people coming out of their homes to … MORE

Lots of river path running and a lot of turns. Smooth overall race in a nice welcoming community. I loved the support by people coming out of their homes to cheer through the neighborhoods.

DIFFICULTY
3
PRODUCTION
3
SCENERY
3
SWAG
2

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