Latest reviews by Leslie Payne

(2021)
"A bucket list race! "
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This race is absolutely phenomenal. It is so well organized! The after party is a blast & the bourbon waiting for you at the finish line is a big motivator. The course change for 2021 was really well executed and the scenery is just beautiful. One of my absolute favorite races I’ve ever run! The medals and the swag are just beautiful as well. I will run this race every year just for the amazing experience that is provided for the athletes.

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(2021)
"The oldest race in Knoxville (probably) "
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Knoxville track club always puts on great races but this one has a special place in my heart. Along with the usual age group categories they also have mother/daughter, father/daughter and many other team categories to participate in. Expect lots of hills, which is a standard in racing in East Tennessee. This race is an out and back and takes you along side the TN river. The course is well marked and lots of volunteers make this race go smoothly. I have nothing bad to say!

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(2021)
"Hot Chocolate Virtual Edition"
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So unfortunately, In typical 2020-21 fashion, the live race was cancelled. So i participated in the virtual event. Even though I didn't get the full race experience I'm so glad I signed up! The jacket we received is absolutely amazing & my new favorite. And the hot chocolate & chocolate squares were delicious as usual. I can't wait to run this race in person next year (fingers crossed) My packet showed up on time and neatly packaged & it was easy to navigate how to log my results.

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(2020)
"Amazing race every year! "
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It’s a fantastic race brought on by fantastic people. A must run! In a typical East Tennessee fashion the course has some rolling hills but nothing too difficult and there are long stretches of flat land as well. Aid stations were wonderfully handled and the swag was awesome. The post race breakfast bar was delicious. A really well organized event overall

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(2019)
"A really amazing race experience "
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This was one of the hottest races I’ve ever run, however the crowd support and aid stations were absolutely amazing. There were groups of people handing out ice pops and water pretty much the entire way. It was a really well organized race and the course was easy to follow. The expo and after party were fun, the tents of ice cold beer on the beach were a major plus after losing 10 lbs in sweat. I’d highly recommend this to anyone who can handle the heat!

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