MISCELLANEOUS WHININGS OF A TRAIL MARATHON CRYBABY

First, I believe in the "trickle down" theory. If there are not enough medals, they should go to the longer-distance runners first. The 50 milers first, then the 50Kers, then the marathoners, then the half-marathoners. At Dances With Dirt, the 50 milers and 50Kers had their own medal. Us marathoners shared medals with half-marathoners. From what I heard, there were many half-marathoners who registered the morning of. If the marathoners only get an hour head start on the half-marathoners, guess who's gonna finish first, gobbling up all the medals? So, the half-marathoners walked away with all the medals (there weren't even enough for them!). They said they'll mail us one, but that's kinda anticlimactic. Another way to do it: "Did you pre-register? No? Oh, then we'll mail you your medal.".

Second, the course needed better signage. The trail ribbons were well-done, but some of the turns were confusing, leading people to run further than they intended. A few numbered signs could have cut down on the confusion.

On the plus side, there were ample ribbons, if you could decipher the turns properly. And the race shirt was FABULOUS!