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@PaulSeay

Nashville, TN Raving since 2025 50 States hopeful/finisher Active 3 days, 9 hours ago

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Personal Bests (1)

Race Distance Location Date Result
Marathon Nashville, TN Apr 27, 2025 3:24:00

Future Races (2)

Race Distance Location Date Paid
Marathon Columbus, IN Sep 27, 2025
Marathon Emerald Isle, NC Oct 25, 2025

Past Races (6)

Race Distance Location Date Result My Raves My Performance
Marathon Nashville, TN Apr 27, 2025 3:24:00
Marathon Mountain View, AR Mar 29, 2025 3:30:33
Marathon Chattanooga, TN Mar 2, 2025 3:24:57
Marathon Greenville, MS Feb 1, 2025 3:25:25
Marathon Huntsville, AL Dec 15, 2024 3:34:06
Marathon Cotter, AR Nov 23, 2024 3:36:17

My Raves

This is a really well produced race, showcasing much of downtown Nashville. The race starts with a downhill through lower Broadway (bars and crowds on each side) then turns and … MORE

This is a really well produced race, showcasing much of downtown Nashville. The race starts with a downhill through lower Broadway (bars and crowds on each side) then turns and goes out through music city square, around Belmont, along a greenway, inside the baseball diamond, through Bicentennial park, across the river, into Shelby Park, and finishes at Titans Stadium. There are crowds for much of the race (not in greenway and park areas) and quite a bit of live and recorded music along the way. And it benefits St. Jude. Everyone should do this race. For the negatives- it is in late Spring, so heat and humidity are very possible. The hills are worse than advertised- don’t believe websites which show hills for the first six miles and flat thereafter. It is not for very long anywhere, so prepare for rolling hills which are long and gradual (two in the first third, one after crossing the river) as well as short and steep (three in Shelby Park). Overall- you should plan to do the race once, but it is pretty difficult if you are needing a PR.

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4
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4
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5

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This is a great small race. I think it is a terrific option for 50 staters who want to do something unique and are looking for an early spring option. … MORE

This is a great small race. I think it is a terrific option for 50 staters who want to do something unique and are looking for an early spring option. The course is one grand loop from Mtn View Arkansas, on two lane highways, bordering the Sylamore national forest, and across a swinging bridge. Blooming dogwoods, deer, and turkeys are all in play. Crowds, cities, and a big expo are not. The medals are big and awesome, just like the mountains. Also- they share free pictures of the runners taken on the course.

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4
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5
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5
SWAG
5
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This is a good race, with plenty of rolling hills. I really like Chattanooga as a smaller city, and I think of the race in a similar way- not too … MORE

This is a good race, with plenty of rolling hills. I really like Chattanooga as a smaller city, and I think of the race in a similar way- not too small or two big. There are no concerns with parking, and the size of the race is big enough where you are always running with other people out on the course. The race seems well managed, The course is a little repetitive, but you get to cross the river four times. I really enjoyed it.

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3
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4
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3
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4

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My opinion is probably tainted by the fact that I ran this race in 2025 when the course was impacted by road construction, preventing the Arkansas to Mississippi (normal) route … MORE

My opinion is probably tainted by the fact that I ran this race in 2025 when the course was impacted by road construction, preventing the Arkansas to Mississippi (normal) route across the bridge. Rather, we made two loops around Greenville. Good points- flat race with good weather in early February. Points to improve- volunteers did not seem to know what they were doing. I placed first in Masters, but I couldn’t get a cell signal (in Greenville) and the volunteer who looked-up my time thought I finished outside the top ten. I think they confused me with half marathoners. So I didn’t get my medal for placing. Anyway, there were other volunteers who were equally confused. So far this is the least organized marathon I’ve run. I also found the route a little confusing, but maybe this was due to the re-route. And I was running alone quite a bit after the half marathoners finished due to the size of the race.

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There's a lot to like about this race, which I will likely run again. I think they do a great job producing the race, which benefits from the Von Braun … MORE

There’s a lot to like about this race, which I will likely run again. I think they do a great job producing the race, which benefits from the Von Braun convention center where racers can gather/prepare indoors prior to the race and eat afterwards. The weather was a little dicey in 2024 with a little more wind, rain, and cold than I wanted. It would have been perfect 24 hours earlier or later, so I think the mid December time frame is good. Also, it is nice to see all the downtown Christmas trees (community competition). The medals are cool and everyone likes running through the space center. The hills are rolling and relatively mild.

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2
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5
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3
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5

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This is a relatively flat race, running on mostly country roads along the beautiful White River. The people running the race do a great job and have a lot of … MORE

This is a relatively flat race, running on mostly country roads along the beautiful White River. The people running the race do a great job and have a lot of community support. Their race supported missions in Kenya up through 2025, but I think they have pivoted to more local missions for 2026 going forward. I would recommend this for 50 staters looking for an easier track, nice scenery, and late fall weather (weekend before Thanksgiving) in AR. If you want more of a challenging run in AR, search for Mission Run in the Ozarks (March).

DIFFICULTY
2
PRODUCTION
5
SCENERY
4
SWAG
4

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