My first marathon and man was it a challenge. No complaints whatsoever. Thanks

This was my first marathon in 2003, and I've been back every yearcan appreciate a lot of the above reviews.  As a veteran of 33 marathons to date, though, I can tell you all Brian organizes a heck of an event.  One consistent issue each year seems to be the bus drivers not all knowing how to get to the startnot sure how to guarantee this if he can't control who the drivers are.  Still, I think it was awesome to have a shuttle offered from the airport to the Inn!!  I'll tell you that you won't find that at many runs this size!

This will definitely challenge those not ready for trail runsdressing for the weather, the water crossings, the mud, the rocksdefinitely some mental prep in there too!  Come without any hill training and your body will be talking to you by mile 12-13.

Someone criticized the distance between aid stationsnot much way to get them any closer, if you think about it. (OK, maybe a few spots along the course to stick in some others...) And I'd challenge you to find a trail marathon with better stocked stationsmore variety here than I've seen in 7 years.  And the post race meal has been receiving accolades since year one.  Hats off to the ladies behind the counter!

Weather's always unpredictable--this was the coldest year yet.   I've been in short sleeves in the past!

A salute to your team, Brian, and the support they raise for the trails here in IN!  I know this race is growing, but hope you don't let it get too much larger.  Even with only 590  out there, it felt a little crowded this year.

I'll be back as long as you keep doing it!

Awesome support, aid stations, finish line care. Horrendously difficult trail. Absolutely gorgeous! I am a slow runner, age 67, and after several face plants and too much wading through icy creeks plus worrying that I would not make the cutoff time I gave it up at mile 21. Must come back next year if I can convince someone to stay with me. Thanks DINO and Brian.

First Trail marathon.   WOW!   I can't even explain the rush I have from doing this event.   What a challenge.....Everyone was friendly......the staff along the way was outstanding.   TOP NOTCH event.   I will recommend this run to anyone who wants to take it to the next level.

THanks.

Great people, runners and volunteers alike. I wouldn't change a thing about this marathon.

This was one of the best races i have had the pleasure to run in. All the people that manned the aid stations were wonderful. The races was challenging and well worth it. Great sandwiches and a cozy fireplace at the end.