Tri-Cities Marathon Reviews

  Well organized small race

By Anonymous about 2019

Review

Well organized for a small race, course support great. Chip time the finish but not the start, not really sure why...

Race Tips

Watch out for bridge hills and headwinds. Gorgeous course overall!

Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Lots of close hotel & food options.

  Tolerable, but in decline...

By Crab about 2018

Review

Course is chiefly flat, although there are a few bridge crossings; save your strength. Wind from the river between about Mile 17 and 22.5 is devastating. Well-supported.

Mile markers inconsistent. The marathon's host hotel is the Shilo Inn, which is not a good selling point (it is a dump and customer service is atrocious). The course begins and ends there.

Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Do not stay at Shilo Inn; there are other options within a very reasonable distance.

  

By DMH about 2015

Review

Great venue, flat, fast scenic course along dedicated path around the Columbia River. Very well managed marathon, much better than other smaller marathons I've run.

Race Tips

Can be cold at start, rarely wet, but can be breezy so work with the wind when you can.

  

By ES about 2013

Review

Smooth flat course. Bridges serve as landmarks for next goal.

Race Tips

I just took a relaxed pace and achieved PB. No breakdowns.

Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Shilo Inns