Real runner feedback on course feel, crowd support, aid stations, and logistics (parking, hotels, restaurants).
Beautiful race by they just ignore the slower marathoners
I ran this marathon in 2018. It was very humid and rained some of the time. The course is very beautiful. It's hilly. The humidity and hills wore on me in the late miles. It's a very peaceful run and the scenery is excellent, especially if you're from out of town.
Hydrate and take plenty of gu. Prepare for hills.
The scenery is gorgeous, be prepared to see lots of horses. The whole course is either up or down except the last mile, be prepared for lots of hills. The race is held the end of May so it is super hot and muggy - fortunately there was a little rain. Everything was set up nicely
Be prepared for lots of little hills. None are super huge or long, but again the whole time is either up or down. Also hydrate because it is hot and humid this time of year in KY.
Loved the scenery. Horses running alongside you, beautiful horse parks all over, the scenery was divine. Very peaceful also
Dislikes: Constantly going up or down. Only the last mile is flat. Not a lot of cheering along the course as it is rural. Worst part was the heat, this marathon should be run in late April.
Neutral: Double loop with a spur at mile 17/18.
The hills are never a huge climb, but I had about 1750 feet in elevation gains over the entire course. It all drops, but that just burns the quads.
Plenty of parking, expo area is beautiful.
Scenery was lovely, rolling hills the whole way, nice quaint race, convenient. 2017 was warm combined with hills was tough. Minimal crowd support, great volunteers and race director....
Parking was easy and convenient