Fleet Feet Lewis and Clark Marathon Official Website

The "Nitty Gritty" Details (User Opinions)

Andy E.
Columbia, MO

  (09-14-2009)

"Overall, this marathon had good organization and at $55 was not too pricey. It would have been nice if they had some sort of Expo as the packet pickup was at the various FleetFeets in the area, but they are the major sponsor so understandable.

The first half of the course was not bad. There was even a stretch where you could see other runners on the other side of the road. I would have preferred the last half on roads rather than the fine gravel MKT. Mostly the running out to the 19.6 was long and lonely. It is almost like the marathon was an afterthought for this race as there were over 4500 half marathoners and only 688 marathon finishers. I do feel like it is a fast course even with the trail. I think a full road course might get better participation.

There were sparse crowds along the first half and a lot close to the finish. Spectators were very few along the trail. The volunteers though were plentiful at the water stations. The finish area was great and there was plenty of food. I am glad to have run the marathon and most importantly I did have a good time. get too. "

Reviewed by a: First Time Participant for 2009