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Mo Cowbell Marathon Reviews
Mo Cowbell Marathon
4.0 Stars from
4 Runners
Great logistics, unenjoyable race
By JD about 2023
Review
The logistics of this race were incredibly smooth. The expo and bib pickup were easy. We stayed at Country Inn & Suites, which was super convenient to get to and from the start. Getting to corrals was quick and easy, and bag drop-off was seamless. The hoodies and medals were beautiful.
Unfortunately, the water stops were about every 2.5 miles, which is not nearly enough, especially for an 85 degree race. There was one enjoyable section in the first half in a cool neighborhood area called New Town, I think. Otherwise, we were running on country road, highway, and a gravel path with no shade. There's a big hill around 10, which was doable, but the two other hills at I think 16/17 and 20/21 were brutal. It was boring with little support along an unshaded out-and-back. There was just nothing to look forward to after passing the half. I would not run it again for these reasons. I run partially to see new cities, and this just offered very little in scenery. The course looks like you run along the Missouri River and it would be pretty, but it's just not scenic in any way.
Race Tips
Save energy for the back half, and try to have your own cheering squad in those tough areas later in the race. Carry your own water/gatorade.
Country Inn and Suites could not have made for an easier experience. Big A's on the Riverfront had the best burger I've ever eaten. We caught a movie Saturday evening at the theater right down the road, which proved to be a great relaxing way to spend the day after hitting the expo.
2 /
5 Stars
Mostly flat but 3 BIG hills
By ab about 2018
Review
First half more interesting than second half that includes some off road flat trails. 2018 was very hot and they needed more water stations added for last 8 miles but otherwise well run. Nice touch was free finisher photos.
Race Tips
Check elevation as there are significant hills at about 10 about 17 and about 20 - rest is basically flat.
4 /
5 Stars
By FCO about 2016
Review
Only two things I didn't like at this race; minimal water stops, and lines to porta-pots were to long. They had adequate porta-pots, unfortunate only two lines which were so long made it stressful before the race. Easily could have had each line have two porta-pots instead of two lines sharing 20 porta-pots.
Lovely race, running through some older areas of town and some of the newer town-homes was quite quaint. Easy on street parking near start - no biggie at all.
Race Tips
Pack your own water.
Nice hill on back half near river - make sure you save some in the tank or you will feel defeated when you reach it.
Nice dinner choice at Erios Ristorante- very tasty! Country Inn & Suites (St. Peters) was very very late w/ check-ins, but very accommodating, and inexpensive!
