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Mystery Mountain Marathon Reviews
Mystery Mountain Marathon
4.0 Stars from
2 Runners
I keep coming back
By Md about 2017
Review
I am a glutton for punishment and every time I run the 12 or full I ask myself why do I keep doing this to myself? It's addictive. It's gorgeous. It's a true trail race. Climbing, crossing water, using my entire body with all its senses, not just slogging out miles shuffling my feet down some paved road somewhere. It's extremely well organized, friendly people, great aid stations. One year there even was beer at the top of the power line climb.
Race Tips
If doing the full marathon, pace yourself for the second loop. For me the down was more challenging than the up. Be aware of your feet.
Yes, there are rocks, slick single track, roots, water, yellowjackets (only happened to me one year), and lots of climbing. It's glorious.
Highly recommend a soak in the lake at the end of the race
5 /
5 Stars
By AG about 2014
Review
Toughest race I have ever attempted. It is exactly as advertised. Slippery from an early morning rain. Very narrow single track for much of the first half. Really not thrilled with the yellow jackets around mile 3. Loved it, hated it, loved it, hated it, loved it. Not sure if I'm tough enough to go back next year.
Race Tips
Hopefully you are better prepared than me. I've done marathons on the road and trail half marathons, but this one caught me by surprise at how tough it was. I thought I went out slowly enough, but I learned a hard lesson.
Run extremely well by the group in charge - G.U.T.S. Great people, very encouraging all the way around. Food looked good at the end, but my stomach just wasn't going to handle it this day.
