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Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon Runner Comments

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Course 4.9

Organization 5.0

Spectators 4.3

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J. P. from Nolensville, TN (11/21/2011) "I ran Monkey the year it rained...for 20 miles!" (about: 2011) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Awesome event! If you want flat and fast, stay away. If you want an unforgettable experience and are glutton for punishment this may be the race for you. Organization, support and enthusiasm in the pouring rain was amazing. Best food and drink spread ever at the finish. You will love and hate this marathon, then beg to come back for more!
Ashlee Tidwell from Nashville, TN (11/21/2011) "BEST MARATHON EVER." (about: 2011) First Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first marathon. I have to say that it was definitely THE HARDEST RACE I've ever run, and NOT because of the mileage. I'm pretty sure this has got to be one of the hardest road marathons in the country, looking over the elevation changes. The support on the course was AWESOME, especially seeing how hard it was raining (torrential downpour). Definitely the most bang for your buck as far as races go, good beer, food, and don't forget all the great swag!!!!! The rd might be crazy, but he sure does know how to put on a race!!!!!!! I will definitely do it again.
Robert Rayder from Memphis, Tennessee (11/20/2011) "Even Wet the Monkey Still Delivers" (about: 2011) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This is a race that my friends told me about years ago and said that it is the best race in Tennessee and maybe one of the best races anywhere. Of course I had to see for myself and wasn't disappointed. Yes, this year's race was plagued by rain and wind and a brutal summer that meant the leaves all fell earlier than normal and thus most the trees were bare. In other words mother nature did her best to conspire against the Monkey. Even so, the Monkey prevailed. The course is challenging with a ton of ups and downs but the last 6 miles are a net downhill and that is a blessing for legs weary from the endless hills. The support and enthusiasm of the volunteers is impressive, especially considering the cold and wet conditions. Lots of water stations that were well stocked even for a slower runner like me. The swag was impressive and included 2 shirts, a generic cotton and a personalized technical long sleeve of very high quality. The bibs were personalized and you can request personalized numbers (I was #1! My son #2! The RD runs the race with the number -1 and someone ran with the Greek letter for 'Pi'. ) Odd... Definitely! There is a running gag about 'Flying Monkeys'- Think Wizard of Oz- which amount to no more than paper cut outs hung from trees at random spots. There are also random signs that read 'Idiot' and 'The winner has already finished' ... etc. Not your standard marathon fare but the high jinks will make you smile and occasionally distract you from the hills. This is a small race and not for those who need a mega- production and not for those looking for a 'Fast, Flat Race.' The race isn't even a Boston Qualifier. The course isn't certified. This is a race for those who are looking for a challenging and beautiful course where mother nature rules supreme and where by mile 20 you just might start seeing flying monkeys as your senses are effected by the hills you must conquer. The organization is flawless and the 'Never take yourself too seriously' attitude is a refreshing change from so many races out there. One last thing. This race fills REALLY fast so you must sign up as soon as registration opens if you want to have any chance of running in it. It is much beloved and incredibly popular, and with good reason. Run the Monkey if you can. You'll go simply Bananas over it!
H. Z. from Nashville, TN (4/7/2011) "Best race ever. Or close to it." (about: 2009) 6-10 previous marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Have run many nice marathons all over the country, incuding the Big Sur. Flying Monkey is the best I have ever participated in - great course in Nashville's most beautiful park (hilly though)! Challenging but extremely well organized and beautiful fall colors in Percy Warner were stunning! Not for the faint of heart or monkey-phobes....
j. v. from Great (flat) state of Texas (12/28/2010) "Toughest race that you will ever love!" (about: 2010) 50+ previous marathons \| 4-5 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I have run this race since it started five years ago. It remains a fun, small event. Homemade food, great beer, a fun course... well, if a hilly course can be called "fun." This is the toughest course that you will ever love! I have enjoyed the course, the medal, the homemade food, and the super shirt (with your name printed on it!); this is a fun event if you are not a flat, fast freak. This race is for marathoners who love to run... not for time freaks who like fast, easy courses.. Come have fun with monkeys!
J. P. from Birmingham, AL (12/25/2010) "A good time was had by all!" (about: 2010) 50+ previous marathons \| 4-5 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Oh, Lord, won't you buy me a new pair of legs. The monkeys attacked me, I have lost my head. Ran hard all my lifetime, For what? they all said. So, Lord, won't you buy me a new pair of legs. I'm privileged to be an "original monkey" and have completed all 5 Flying Monkeys! Thank you, Monkey Trent, Nashville Striders and Beer Guy for a fantastic race! See you next year!
R. B. from Brentwood, TN (12/7/2010) "great, tough, small-crowd run in a beautiful site" (about: 2010) 6-10 previous marathons \| 2 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 The anti-megamarathon. Small but enthusiastic group of participants. Beautiful park setting. Minimal spectators allows one to enjoy the scenery. Plenty of water/fueling opportunities. Recommend that you skip one year before running it again so you don't remember how bad your thighs hurt afterward!
T. A. from Amarillo, Texas (12/1/2010) "The hills are alive with monkeys and maniacs!" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 My first Monkey Marathon lived up to my expectations. Superb organization, enthusiastic volunteers... truly a runner's race. The hills never stop. Deceptively painful yet enjoyable. Every race should be so well stocked: water, gels, Gatorade and microbrew at the end. Not to mention an amazing pot luck. Most scenic of my 21 marathons. No vehicle traffic even though it's an open road. Definitely worth the trip to Nashville!
J. L. from Akron, Ohio (11/30/2010) "This is the greatest race ever." (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I knew from the reviews that this race would be hard and I was not disappointed. Having said that, the course was awesome, the time flew by and I had the best time I have ever had at a race. Great race director, great volunteers, and unbelievable course support... a must-do!!
R. B. from Brentwood, TN USA (11/30/2010) "Toughest, best-organized and most fun-loving race" (about: 2010) 3 previous marathons \| 2 Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I am not a veteran of many marathons, but I can truthfully say I cannot imagine a more positive marathon experience than what Trent (organizer and Monkey-in-Chief) and the cadre offered this year and in my first Monkey (and first marathon) in 2008. I have been so impressed with everything offered for the entry fee; it's one of the few times in this life where you get more than what you pay for! Whenever I wear the most excellent shirts, I feel a sense of connection to those hard hours of training up and down the hills of the Warner Parks and the hard hours of actually finishing the thing. When I post the links to the Flying Monkey website on my Facebook page, I know that anyone who visits will be impressed with the toughest, best-organized and fun-loving marathon in the world. It's loved by all.

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