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Jane Dance recommends this race
(2015)
"Low key, value for money race"
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Fun race before the holidays. Very low key, but cheap at $45 entry, so happy with what we got for that price. No miles markers, which we were told about at the start line. Also no porta potties (which we were not told about!). A windy and varied route, some out in to the countryside which was scenic and flat.
Free race photos which is a huge plus. An ok medal, but hey this was a decently priced race!
Forgot to mention parking was in a big parking lot right next to the start line, and start time was 8:45, which made travelling from nearby in just under an hour was feasible on the morning of the race - and packet pick up on the morning also.
HF#3393
MM#10664
DA#1464
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Jane Dance recommends this race
(2015)
"Small race that deserves to be bigger!"
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What a great experience for such a small race in Waco. What was good about it?
1. Flat, flat, flat!
2. Parking right at start line as long as you arrive early
3. Supporting a great cause, local First Responders
4. Nice long sleeve tech shirt I will actually wear!
5. Start line had a huge American flag flying from two hoists
6. Bagpipes played at the start line
7. The best medal EVER! A fire truck with blinking lights (LED)
It did not affect me, so I have not rated the race on this but I had friends who were routed the wrong way by volunteers and ended up running just 11 miles. One placed in her age group based on her time, and this was rectified and she was given her place.
They said next year the medal will be an ambulance, and I may just have to go back again!
This race deserves to have many more runners on the course.
HF#3393
MM#10664
DA#1464
Jane Dance recommends this race
(2015)
"Route 66 Marathon"
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Out of town race and we could not have picked a better hotel. We were right at the start line, which was awesome due to the very cold 29 degrees. This was the most convenient start to a race I have experienced.
The race was scenic, got to run and a small section of Route 66 which was a great photo op if you were up for it. I felt the course was mostly flat, my friends said hilly so not sure! Had the great option of earning a medal to take a detour that made the race a min ultra at 26.5ish miles. Great race and perks for Marathon Maniacs including your a MM medal. Also heard that first time marathoners got a commemorative medal also.
You got a jacket for running the race, but had to purchase a finishers shirt, which I have never known before. I was last to finish and I am so glad my friends ahead of me found this out and purchased me one as I am collecting 26.2 shirts for a quilt.
Aid stations and general support was the best.
The expo was small and a little disappointing. Lines for packet pick up were LONG but seemed to move quickly.
A great race that would make runners of all abilities happy!
HF#3393
MM#10664
DA31464
Jane Dance recommends this race
(2015)
"Most Scenic Run in Texas"
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Scenic usually incorporates hills and this race does, but it is worth it! The race starts downtown Austin on First Bridge. The run heads out of downtown Austin and follows beautiful neighborhoods along Town Lake. It's a great opportunity to dream of owning some of the beautiful property here! You then head back into downtown with Austin skyline ahead of you. Great change in scenery to make the 10 miles go fast.
This year was the first year for medals which is a great addition to one of the best races in this area. The shirt is a really soft light material too and i will be getting some wear out of it instead of it sitting in a drawer.
The run benefits the Gazelle Foundation, and each runner by participating will provide one person in Burundi water for life. http://www.mapmyfitness.com/runforthewater/#/
I will be coming back next year.
HF#3392
MM#10664
DA#1464
Jane Dance recommends this race
(2015)
"Monthly park 5K with entry fee of $1!"
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This is not your typical race, so I rated above on a few things that are not a part of this race series - I just gave the best rating the whole series deserves overall.
This is run at Berry Springs Park, Georgetown, Texas the third Saturday of every month, and is organized by Georgetown running club, and headed by Bill Shroeder.
Vern’s No Frills 5K is just what it sounds like, no expo, no shirt of medal, no chip timing, all for $1 entry fee. It is free to students K-12 . There is race day registration only with cash or check, and when you run your first race you get your bib which you then get to keep and use for your next races. I know of one friend who has written all the dates she has run and her times on the back of the bib.
The course is a paved trail, the same every month, with a water station you pass twice. Beautiful green park with plentiful trees that provides a beautiful finish line. Although not chip timed finishes are clocked at the end and results posted online. The course record to date is 16.11
Probably the most awesome part of this race is that t the end of the year, minus any costs, the money is given to the Williamson County Parks & Recreation.
HF#3393
MM#10664
DA#1464