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Honoring Our Heroes Marathon Reviews
Honoring Our Heroes Marathon
4.7 Stars from
3 Runners
Heroes and Hometown goodness
By JPJ about 2018
Review
2018 had perfect weather 40 to 50 F. This is a point to point with mostly gentle rolling hills, but a couple of hard climbs too. Total elevation change is over 1,000 Ft. It is running up the shoulder of a lightly traveled highway mostly. Run by dedicated and nice people and veterans, thankful to be a part of this.
Race Tips
Be ready for hill work, train for it as mentioned. The water stops are worth stopping a few seconds for and most had nutrition (chips, fruit) so use it! Free pasta meal and motivation the night before.
Hotels and motels here are very decent and nicely priced. You will park at the Finish. Get on the right bus to your starting line, this will mostly preview your running course.
4 /
5 Stars
Challenging but amazing!
By Ek about 2017
Review
This course is a diamond in the rough. I have run other marathons and have never experienced volunteers or course officials like this. The aid stations were ample and often, the energy of everyone involved was inspiring. The course is a challenge and the weather can turn on you (65 and sunny to 40 and sleeting within hours) but as long as you are prepared, it is well worth it! I will be back for sure!
Race Tips
Hill training and bring a rain/wind jacket in your pouch!
We stayed at the holiday inn in Rolla since it was close to the start. The spaghetti dinner the night before is well worth it.
5 /
5 Stars
Hilly but beautiful
By EAK about 2017
Review
This is a challenging marathon with a smaller field which gives a more personal experience. The volunteers and officials were the best i have encountered.
Race Tips
There are many hills so work hills into training. The weather can change fast and drastically so have a waterproof/windproof jacket handy. Even when it starts sunny and 65 It can quickly switch to 40 and raining. Expect lots of aid stations, well marked course, best volunteers.
We stayed at the holiday inn in Rolla which was close to the start. The spaghetti dinner at packet pick up and the lunch at closing ceremonies are great. It was nice to meet the people who made this event happen and to meet the local veterans that this event supports.
Heroes and Hometown goodness