| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
| H (°F) | 94 | 88 | 73 | 89 | 82 |
| L (°F) | 58 | 64 | 57 | 59 | 64 |
My same thoughts echo last year, course was ~100m short though as an out and back I feel like they could fix this easily. ...................................................... MORE
My same thoughts echo last year, course was ~100m short though as an out and back I feel like they could fix this easily. ………………………………………………
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This is a successor of a small town race that has been going on for many decades in Madrid. It used to be run as a 2/5/15 mile run but … MORE
This is a successor of a small town race that has been going on for many decades in Madrid. It used to be run as a 2/5/15 mile run but is now a 5k. I am very familiar with the area and still live close which is part of the reason why I ran it. The race is strictly on a paved trail that cuts through the town. The route is a simple out and back, extremely flat and extremely straight. There was no race map provided beforehand or at the race itself, but there is no way you could get lost or make a wrong turn as there are no turns so it was not needed. Because the trail was placed over old train tracks, it cuts low through essentially what used to be a forest, with no road intersections as it goes underneath. ~10 feet on each side of the trail is also cleared out so it does not feel tight or that you are running through trees.
Race organization and communication could improve. The 1 mile race (which is essentially a kids run, they should just make that a free shorter kids run as only a dozen people run it) started at 7:30, but the sign up schedule said it was run at the same time as the 5k. A clarifying email was sent out less than 24 hours in advance clarifying the mistake and bringing up all additional details like packet pickup times (morning of). An email should have been sent way more than 24 hours in advance with these details as there was no additional info up until that point. There is no race website, most of their communication including race results are only posted on their facebook page.
Around 60 people ran the 5k race. About half of those were high school kids. Start was fine as the trail and shoulder was flat grass. Turn around was clearly marked. There was no chip times, everything was hand timed which was ok because the race was so small but not ideal. Winners of each category received a ribbon which is pretty useless, take it or leave it. The race length was accurate.
Swag was essentially just a shirt, no complaints. Food at the end was typical bananas, water, ect… no full breakfast. No post race amenities or entertainment, but because of the size and location was not expecting anything less. Parking was right across the street, bathrooms there as well.
This is a very middle of the road race, nothing great, nothing bad. Most unique thing about this race is how extremely flat and straight it is. Expect good times because of that. If you live in the area and want a small town race, I recommend it.
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Same as 2022, short race
My same thoughts echo last year, course was ~100m short though as an out and back I feel like they could fix this easily. ...................................................... MORE
My same thoughts echo last year, course was ~100m short though as an out and back I feel like they could fix this easily. ………………………………………………
Decent easy small town race
This is a successor of a small town race that has been going on for many decades in Madrid. It used to be run as a 2/5/15 mile run but … MORE
This is a successor of a small town race that has been going on for many decades in Madrid. It used to be run as a 2/5/15 mile run but is now a 5k. I am very familiar with the area and still live close which is part of the reason why I ran it. The race is strictly on a paved trail that cuts through the town. The route is a simple out and back, extremely flat and extremely straight. There was no race map provided beforehand or at the race itself, but there is no way you could get lost or make a wrong turn as there are no turns so it was not needed. Because the trail was placed over old train tracks, it cuts low through essentially what used to be a forest, with no road intersections as it goes underneath. ~10 feet on each side of the trail is also cleared out so it does not feel tight or that you are running through trees.
Race organization and communication could improve. The 1 mile race (which is essentially a kids run, they should just make that a free shorter kids run as only a dozen people run it) started at 7:30, but the sign up schedule said it was run at the same time as the 5k. A clarifying email was sent out less than 24 hours in advance clarifying the mistake and bringing up all additional details like packet pickup times (morning of). An email should have been sent way more than 24 hours in advance with these details as there was no additional info up until that point. There is no race website, most of their communication including race results are only posted on their facebook page.
Around 60 people ran the 5k race. About half of those were high school kids. Start was fine as the trail and shoulder was flat grass. Turn around was clearly marked. There was no chip times, everything was hand timed which was ok because the race was so small but not ideal. Winners of each category received a ribbon which is pretty useless, take it or leave it. The race length was accurate.
Swag was essentially just a shirt, no complaints. Food at the end was typical bananas, water, ect… no full breakfast. No post race amenities or entertainment, but because of the size and location was not expecting anything less. Parking was right across the street, bathrooms there as well.
This is a very middle of the road race, nothing great, nothing bad. Most unique thing about this race is how extremely flat and straight it is. Expect good times because of that. If you live in the area and want a small town race, I recommend it.