The scenery as you run two loops around Lake Monona was excellent! The weather did not cooperate at all, Temps went into the high 80's forcing many full marathoners to … MORE
The scenery as you run two loops around Lake Monona was excellent! The weather did not cooperate at all, Temps went into the high 80’s forcing many full marathoners to drop at at the half. Full marathoners did their best to finish upright. I know many logistics are involved, but with those temps in the forecast, an earlier start would have helped tremendously. Plenty of beer and snacks at the finish, with a live band too. Maybe add in some food trucks for runners and friends to purchase some more substantial post race food.
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A very Scenic race
The scenery as you run two loops around Lake Monona was excellent! The weather did not cooperate at all, Temps went into the high 80's forcing many full marathoners to … MORE
The scenery as you run two loops around Lake Monona was excellent! The weather did not cooperate at all, Temps went into the high 80’s forcing many full marathoners to drop at at the half. Full marathoners did their best to finish upright. I know many logistics are involved, but with those temps in the forecast, an earlier start would have helped tremendously. Plenty of beer and snacks at the finish, with a live band too. Maybe add in some food trucks for runners and friends to purchase some more substantial post race food.
Relaxing course
In 2021 the weather was humid but the course was interesting. The expo was just packet pickup in a park so plan on having all your essentials when you travel. … MORE
In 2021 the weather was humid but the course was interesting. The expo was just packet pickup in a park so plan on having all your essentials when you travel. The parking was easy on race morning. The course was a mix of residential streets with very pretty houses and running around the perimeter of a lake. You run past a building that Frank Lloyd Wright designed.
The shirt was a soft t-shirt that I still wear. My registration came with access to what was advertised as an unlimited beer festival. The live band was great and the beer was too. My only criticism is that some people were taking unopened cans out of the area. Before most runners finished their fulls (I ran the half) the beer was running out. I hope that situation was corrected in later years.
my overall race expeirence
I really enjoyed getting to walk by the lake or one of the Great Lakes. Really love the medal, and will definitely be making a return trip for the full … MORE
I really enjoyed getting to walk by the lake or one of the Great Lakes. Really love the medal, and will definitely be making a return trip for the full marathon. Great crowd and on course support