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Melanie recommends this race
(2015)
"Old Town Beerun"
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A local favorite! It's the race that marks the start of Spring! The weather can be hit or miss in March, we've run in rain, snow, wind, and heat. This year, the temps were perfect! The course starts from Old Town which is right across from UNCG. The course is a big loop with a smaller loop inside of it. It's not an easy course with several places of significant climbs. You are rewarded with a good downhill finish and beer. The swag is a coveted long sleeve cotton tee. Each runner also get 2 beer tokens with the $30 early registration. A deal!
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Melanie recommends this race
(2015)
"Hamilton Lakes 10K Review"
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With a course change for this year, the Hamilton Lakes 10K just earned a higher spot in some of my favorite races. The two loop course is one of my ideal ways to race, you learn the course the first time around and then use it to your advantage the second time. The course is a good mix of rolling hills, nothing was too awful to climb. The neighborhood is a nice one to run through also. There is a lot of crowd support and the volunteers were awesome! I love that we pass through the start/finish area on the course twice, so friends and family members cheering do not have to go out on the actual course.
The race tee is nice, tech and women's cut. Every participant received a medal for completing the course. There was a glitch with the results this year, but they were quickly corrected. Age group awards were great!
Parking can be tricky. Runners have to park along the nearby roads. Get there early for a good spot near the start. The post race party had plenty of food, even pizza!
Melanie recommends this race
(2015)
"Massacre Marathon Relay Review"
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My friend and I signed up to run the Massacre Marathon Relay as a 2 person team. Runners can choose from the relay (running from a team of 2-8) or they can tackle the marathon distance solo. The course is in Country Park, making 1.6 mile loops around it. Runners alternate laps passing a timing baton. If you want to be considered for prizes, a 4 person team must exchange after each lap. My friend and I ran several loops before we switched (which is allowed for a 2 person team).
The crowd support is awesome because each lap starts and ends at the same spot. There is a ton of food and beverages out for the runners. There is also an area for runners to make "camps" with tents. The weather can be brutally cold and a heated tent is available. Each participant receives a hooded sweatshirt and medal.
Melanie recommends this race
(2015)
"Gasparilla Mich Ultra Distance Review"
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I signed up to run the Gasparilla Mich Ultra Challenge (15K and 5K on Saturday and the half and 8K on Sunday). The races were awesome!! Runners received a tech tee and medal for each race and I received a jacket and special medal for completing the Mich Ultra Challenge. The expo was one of the biggest I've been to and was well organized and had plenty of vendors. I do with that they had specific gear with the Gasparilla logo on it for purchase. The selection was limited to Under Armour tanks and hats only. They are missing a huge opportunity for runners to purchase additional gear.
All the races were well organized and run perfectly. I enjoyed the course even after having running variations of the same thing for all 4 races. The half course was my favorite because we crossed over to a new area during the race vs sticking to the same out and back for the 5K, 15K, and 8K. I would definitely considering running this race again in the future!
Melanie recommends this race
(2015)
"Frosty 25K Review"
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A local favorite, this race is a great one that I usually run yearly. The race is run entirely around Salem Lake on the trial and a short section along a paved greenway. The event caters to the 50K runners, but with the addition of the 25K and the 50K relay (up to 4 runners), there are various distances for everyone.
There isn't an expo associated with this race, just a packet pickup the day before at a local brewery. There is also packet pickup available the day of the race too. I was excited that they had women cut shirt this year, although the sizes were more like junior cut vs a true women's cut.
The course is marked by permanent mile markers, there are well stocked aid stations with not only water and Gatorade, but snacks too. (m and m's, pbj sandwiches, pretzels, etc.)
The price is also great for a race, under $40 for the 25K.