Overall Rating: Excellent! Course Difficulty: This course is a super easy out and back rail trail; starting with paved trail for 2.5 miles and the rest being gravel and cinders. … MORE
Overall Rating: Excellent!
Course Difficulty: This course is a super easy out and back rail trail; starting with paved trail for 2.5 miles and the rest being gravel and cinders. There is a really long low grade uphill from the turnaround to the about mile 20.
Course scenery: True to rural Missouri; pasture, woods and shade.
Race Production: Really good. Everything was where it was supposed to be and when it was supposed to be there. Pre-race communication was excellent. There was a pretty long line at race check in, but I think I just got there at a busier time than normal. It flowed quick and no issues. Chip timed, aid stations every 2.5 miles, wonderful aid station staff.
Race Swag: Really good. Excellent t-shirt and custom finish buckle.
My Performance: Not great. This could be a very fast course, but as a training run, my legs were already tired. There was also wind, a little bit of heat (80 degrees), and humidity to deal with. I walked most of the last 5 miles out of pure exhaustion, but all part of the greater plan.
Final notes: This is an excellent race, especially for first timers. The 50 miler may be a little tight with a 14 hour time limit (early start), but is certainly doable. There is a lot of support throughout, and a friendly running community to get to know. If you’re looking to cross MO off of your list, this is a good one.
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Excellent Race
Overall Rating: Excellent! Course Difficulty: This course is a super easy out and back rail trail; starting with paved trail for 2.5 miles and the rest being gravel and cinders. … MORE
Overall Rating: Excellent!
Course Difficulty: This course is a super easy out and back rail trail; starting with paved trail for 2.5 miles and the rest being gravel and cinders. There is a really long low grade uphill from the turnaround to the about mile 20.
Course scenery: True to rural Missouri; pasture, woods and shade.
Race Production: Really good. Everything was where it was supposed to be and when it was supposed to be there. Pre-race communication was excellent. There was a pretty long line at race check in, but I think I just got there at a busier time than normal. It flowed quick and no issues. Chip timed, aid stations every 2.5 miles, wonderful aid station staff.
Race Swag: Really good. Excellent t-shirt and custom finish buckle.
My Performance: Not great. This could be a very fast course, but as a training run, my legs were already tired. There was also wind, a little bit of heat (80 degrees), and humidity to deal with. I walked most of the last 5 miles out of pure exhaustion, but all part of the greater plan.
Final notes: This is an excellent race, especially for first timers. The 50 miler may be a little tight with a 14 hour time limit (early start), but is certainly doable. There is a lot of support throughout, and a friendly running community to get to know. If you’re looking to cross MO off of your list, this is a good one.
Flat, enjoyable trail race. Out and back
It was fun! It was flat. Pretty fast course. I enjoyed it. The people who put on the race do a really good job! No complaints. Plenty of porta potties … MORE
It was fun! It was flat. Pretty fast course. I enjoyed it. The people who put on the race do a really good job! No complaints. Plenty of porta potties too on the route.
Nice people, flat course
It was great to find a marathon open during COVID. The course is an out-and-back on the Frisco trail, an old railroad bed. The trail was mostly gravel which made … MORE
It was great to find a marathon open during COVID. The course is an out-and-back on the Frisco trail, an old railroad bed. The trail was mostly gravel which made for a nice soft running surface. Scenery was Missouri farmland. This course is very flat.
There were aid stations every 2.5 miles that were well-stocked with drink, gels, and other food. The volunteers were enthusiastic and helpful.
This was a great experience. My one quibble would be that the shirt was a regular t-shirt instead of wickaway, but it was a nice design. Medal was very nice. Go run this one!
Amazing Race!
I loved this race! From the director to the volunteers to the course it was all great! This course is great for a first time at a distance or for … MORE
I loved this race! From the director to the volunteers to the course it was all great! This course is great for a first time at a distance or for a PR chance! It is a wide and even trail making it easy to enjoy the run.