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Hatfield-McCoy Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.4 
Organization 4.8 
Spectators 3.8
Number of comments: 200 [displaying comments 101 to 111]
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J. S. from KY
(6/17/2009)
 "Top-Notch Marathon" (about: 2009)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Hatfield-McCoy Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Great marathon, with everything you can imagine. You have mountains, swinging bridges, creeks and history throughout. The course wasn't as hilly as expected, but miles 7 and 23 were difficult. I will run this again in years to come. If you like smaller marathons, this is the race for you | |
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k. m. from Georgia
(6/16/2009)
 "A must-do" (about: 2009)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Hatfield-McCoy Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 WOW... from sign-in through the finish, everything was great. I have no complaints. I gave 5 stars for the fans, but to clarify: while you don't see too many, the ones you do see are very supportive, and you have built-in ones every mile at the water stops. I don't even mind the t-shirt, as I have enough tech shirts and I can wear the hog proudly! Hills... there were lots of 'em - everywhere - but when you hear chickens, roosters and dogs barking, they seem to go by without too much difficulty. The swinging bridge was interesting. Wow. Anyway, go do it, as it is an experience. Good job, Mr. Hatfield! | |
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R. O. from South Jersey
(6/15/2009)
"Had a Blast" (about: 2009)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Hatfield-McCoy Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I ran the half, and this was my first marathon. I cannot say enough good things about the organization behind this race and the local support. The water stops every mile were a godsend, and the volunteers made the race. The course itself is beautiful, but beware of the hill at mile 7; it seems to go on forever. | |
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P. C. from Cumming, GA
(6/14/2009)
"A Great Event!" (about: 2009)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Hatfield-McCoy Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I was asked by a friend to join him in completing this marathon, as both of us needed West Virginia to check off the "50 states" list. His reading of reviews and previous years' comments sold me immediately, and boy, did the event ever live up to its billing. From pre-race registration, pasta, and the dinner skit, to the starting line shotgun blast to send us off, to the finish line high-fives from the Hatfields and McCoys, this race has it all. The town comes out to support the runners, and proves that you don't need big dollars to put on a big event. The hills are as advertised. The course support and runners who we met both before and during the race make the miles go by. The water stops were friendly and well stocked. And our four-legged running companion that ran with us from miles 22-25.5 was waiting for us when we got back to the hotel! A must-run event for any 50 stater - or any runner who just likes to run (and wants a challenge). Thank you to David Hatfield, his staff, and Williamson, West Virginia for a great marathon event! | |
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michael penny from tennessee
(6/14/2009)
 "A good, early-summer race." (about: 2009)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Hatfield-McCoy Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This is a great race to run if you are in shape, your goal is not to run a PR and you do not need fan support. It is hilly throughout, with a heart-breaker around Mile 23 or so. Plenty of water stops, hillbilly characters, and freebies. The mason jar with your finishing place is a real keeper. The race is well organized. The one thing they could change is to go with a TECH shirt. The Holiday Inn was great in Pikeville; they gave us a 2:00 p.m. checkout. See you at the next one. | |
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M. Y. from Ohio, USA
(6/13/2009)
"Beautiful scenery, with hills" (about: 2009)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Hatfield-McCoy Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was a great race; you won't find more friendly people anywhere. The weather was good (humid, but the sun stayed behind the clouds most of time), and the hills really weren't as bad as I had anticipated (some mud, a golf course, a swinging bridge, etc.). What more could you ask for? | |
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R. S. from Rochester Hills, Michigan
(1/17/2009)
"No marathon is more fun!" (about: 2008)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Hatfield-McCoy Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience: the B&B we stayed in, the town, the race director and staff, the volunteers, the other racers, and the area. The pasta dinner was the best, and the funniest I've ever been to! After I finish the 50 states, this is one I would run again! Truly loved it! | |
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B. G. from Brooklyn, NY
(1/5/2009)
"Great run, very friendly and well organized" (about: 2008)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Hatfield-McCoy Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is a great course, with incredibly friendly volunteers and beautiful scenery. The pasta party the night before is an experience itself, and the women who prepare it are great hosts. Also one of the nicest and most responsive race organizers I've ever dealt with. Definitely worth the trip down to WV. | |
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J. W. from Little Rock, Arkansas
(7/7/2008)
"The Most Fun Marathon in the Country" (about: 2008)
50+ previous marathons
| 3 Hatfield-McCoy Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I will certainly get left in McCoy territory after dark for sharing the country's best-kept marathon secret. All the compliments here are completely true. I have said since my first time to do it that this is the most fun marathon in the country and 2008 only confirmed this over and over, from running over a swinging bridge to high-fiving Randall McCoy and Devil Hatfield at the finish line. Marathoners are generally a wonderful and positive group who usually are very complimentary of marathons because they love doing them, but out of 26 courses in 15 states, this one really is the best to me and those commenting here really mean what they say. I drive 12 hours one-way for this one and won't miss it. My favorite part is 82-year-old volunteer Ms. June B., who hangs medals and ice cold towels around you at the finish line. Give her a big hug and kiss when you finish. | |
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J. M. from Chicago, IL
(6/24/2008)
"Amazing Race" (about: 2008)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Hatfield-McCoy Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is my fifth marathon and I was absolutely floored by the experience. The race is totally devoted to maximizing runner enjoyment. Sure, the course is hilly and the swinging wooden bridge is an interesting challenge, but the real reason to run this race is because there is an attention to detail and a community-wide devotion to the race that is unmatched in any other marathon that I've been a part of (even in the pouring rain and even for back-of-the-packers like me). My only complaint? The poison ivy is particularly nasty in those there hills. |
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