Comments from the 5th Annual RRR (2008)

"Outstanding job, great course addition, ran last year, got lost- forgot all about last year after this race. The trail was marked great, had people in the right spots, weather was great, course beat us up, what more could we ask for? I really like the results page all the manipulations you can do to see the results. The only thing that got me this year was a case of acute bronchitis I got last week. I'll be back next year to challenge the course for time. I really enjoyed the race. Heck of a job!"

"I loved everything about this race. The course was hard but doable and it was fun to go "off roading". The race staff were great and their smiles and words of encouragement kept me motivated to keep attacking those hills. The two things that I loved most about this event were the course and the finishers medal. This race also showed its class by shouting everyones name that came thru the finishers line. To the RD and race staff thanks for a great race and keep up the good work for next year. "

"Great race, please pass my appreciation to anyone that helped put the day together. It's one of my favorite days of the year! See you in 09..."

"This was my second year running the River, Roots and Ruts. This time I did NOT get lost! The pre-race instructions, accomodations, volunteers and overall execution of the event was perfect. The course was much harder this year due to some moguls / hills around mile 8...but that just added to the overall experience and accomplishment of finishing this race.
You all do an amazing job with the logistics. Everyone is so friendly and up-beat. I love how they announce your name at the finish line! I highly recommend the River, Roots and Ruts to anyone looking for a beautiful course, a physical challenge and an alternative to the normal road race experience!
Keep up the great work and I will definitely be back next year!"

"My first trail run and it was AWESOME!!! I look forward to running it next year. I love a good challange and the fact of succeding. I loved that everything was organic and recycled. Water stations were plentiful and everyone was great. A well planned course. Thank-you for all your hard work."

Comments from the 4th Annual RRR (2007):

It was hot, dusty, I tripped a bunch, got lost once, ran/talked with a woman who had fallen 4 times already. What a great race!!! Runners understand, others think I'm nuts. I'll be back from Illinois next year to do it again.

This was the best trail race I have ever entered. The course was challenging but "doable." The scenery was absolutely stunning.

I love this race. Don't know why…. It can't be because of the race cuz the course is a KILLER! I guess I like it because it's so challenging to even finish. Yea I'll go with that one.

I traveled from Knoxville, TN to the race and have only good things to say about it! I was part of the group that got lost around mile 3, but I think that is all just part of the experience of trail running! Thanks for the great event and all the planning and work it took. I will definitely be back next year!

Thanks for putting on such a great event today. It was such an enjoyable (although difficult!) experience. Please extend my thanks to all your wonderful volunteers who made it possible. I look forward to next year!!!!

Just a quick note to say THANK YOU for all you do in getting the RRR event to happen. I know a lot of time and effort goes into it. Just know that myself and about a half a dozen others from the "east coast" enjoy this run. I sincerely appreciate your hard work. Until next year....

What a Great Race! Had a wonderful time and look forward to next year. Thank you for this Trail Run!

This was a fantastic race with excellent support. I wound up taking much longer than I anticipated due to the heat, but everyone was very encouraging and kept me going which I greatly appreciated. I especially appreciated Susan (Sue? she was at the finish and looked like one of the organizers) who when I apologized for holding up the finish line people, replied "Did you have fun?." Well that summed everything up. Yes, I did have fun. Will train harder this year. Will get more heat tolerant and be back next year for a wonderful race in a beautiful spot.

Comments from races past:

I thought you folks did a super job! The RRR is now my favorite trail run that I do each year. (I do about 12 trail runs each year.)

I participated last year and loved every "hellish" mile.

The awards were terrific--who would have ever thought that a tree root could be so pretty.

Whoever set up that course has a sick mind!

We thought the course was excellent and well marked, the volunteers very friendly, the food and awards afterwards were great and the atmosphere overall was fantastic.

The FREE campground fee was the best thing! It made it a true outdoor experience to sleep in a tent, walk 100 yards to registration, and come back to my tent site after the race.

What a great race! Well organized and well staffed. Everyone was so nice! Thanks so much for making my first trail half marathon such a good one.

Thank you so much for an excellent race! Every detail of the race was great! You really outdid yourselves! The course was exceptionally well monitored and well marked, the course was a great course, the pre-race website info was definitely THE BEST I've ever encountered for any race (aerial photos, course photos, details, etc.) The host hotel was in a perfect location, very nice rooms, and who could ask for more than waterfront rooms? The "medals" are very unique. the trophies were the BEST I've ever seen. Kudos to you on your environmentally sensitive philosophies (recycled ink, wood "medals", recycled license plate giveaways). The giveaways were amazing! Every detail of the race was great!

 

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