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Philip K. Perkins · 2026

Ultra

Philip strongly recommended the friendly community and repeated chances to interact with runners. He found the exposed loop warmer than expected and stopped after reaching his personal distance goal.

Reported format: 24-hour solo entry; 101 mi (162.5 km).

ultra.tortoise · 2014

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The author valued the mountain scenery and volunteers’ help but found altitude, climbs and hail exceptionally demanding. Finishing the first mountain race felt rewarding.

This is a September 2014 account of Endure’s predecessor, Tommyknocker, in Woodland Park. The organizer documents later name, venue and format changes. It is historical event-lineage context, not a review of the current Mueller State Park course or 12-hour format.

2024

Half marathon (13.1 miles)

The runner enjoyed riverside scenery, easy pickup, clear markings and the potato-themed finish. They reported timing corrections and a small start delay but still recommended the race.

One runner's 2024 half-marathon review on RaceRaves, labeled Half Marathon. Current courses and services may differ; this account does not establish a consensus or a numerical rating. The platform does not expose a readable handle for this review.

Théoden Janes · 2011

Marathon

Théoden admired the rural river-valley scenery but found repeated steep climbs far harder than the map had conveyed. Warm, exposed late miles made the aid gaps feel long. Extra water from a friend’s supporter and friendly rivalry helped him keep moving to a finish he felt proud of.

A 2011 full-marathon account by Charlotte Observer writer Théoden Janes. The historical course and aid arrangement may differ today. Extra water was personal roadside support, not an advertised service. Comparisons with Boston’s hills and details of other runners’ health are excluded.

Runnergirl31 · 2026

Half marathon (13.1 miles)

The half-marathon reviewer objected to the awards structure grouping all participants aged 70 and over together, while younger runners had narrower age categories. They felt this reduced older runners’ opportunities for placement.

One runner’s 2026 RaceRaves account, explicitly labeled Half Marathon. Current courses and services may differ; this is unscored feedback and does not establish a consensus.

Jill Piazza

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Jill found her first trail race extremely demanding, with rocky hills, mud, heat and a wrong turn. Encouragement from other runners and time with her brother made it a memorable experience.

Reported format: 17 miles / 27.4 km.

Paul and Robyn Madigan and family

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A family participating in the Great Wall event loved the wall, village cheering and shared challenge. They praised their organized trip but found the pre-packed race-day breakfast poorly suited to their needs.

Reported format: unknown. Published or selected by a commercial race travel provider; this may reflect a customer or promotional perspective.

Anton Reiter · 2016

Marathon

Anton praised road closures, reliable organization and the lively Radenci finish. The rural stretches felt lonely, rising heat and rolling sections slowed him, and race-day registration was crowded. He found aid adequate but not lavish and considered late-entry pricing high.

A Marathon4you contributor’s 2016 full-marathon account of a newly introduced cross-border course. Route, registration, aid and heat observations are historical; the current course may differ.

Chloee Rheannon

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Chloee found her 12-hour Walk the Line experience challenging, humbling and inspiring, and enjoyed meeting first responders and hearing about their experiences.

Historical participant reflection on the 12-hour walking option at Cliffs of the Neuse State Park. The caption does not state the event year or total distance covered; this is not evidence of a 24-hour or ultra-distance finish. Videos were not reviewed, and no current route, services or safety claim is made.

TriStupe · 2012

Marathon

The writer praised plentiful drinks, friendly volunteers, bicycle marshals and traffic control. Long exposed stretches became hot and monotonous. Missing distance signs were frustrating, and personal GPS suggested extra distance, though that does not establish an official measurement. They finished happy after a relaxed, photograph-filled run.

A personal blogger’s 2012 full-marathon report. The route ran in the reverse direction from the previous year. Distance concerns are the writer’s GPS impression, not verified course measurement; current organization may differ.

Sw · 2026

Marathon

A 2026 Capital City runner enjoyed the course and support, while finding later water handoffs awkward. The runner valued a late gel station and advises saving energy for rolling sections and the last climb.

Reported format: marathon.

Anonymous runners, organizer-selected testimonials

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Anonymous testimonials praise EPIC’s parking, indoor bathrooms, volunteers, packet pickup, entertainment and refreshments. Two explicitly describe enjoying the half marathon; other quotes describe the festival without identifying a distance.

Community opinion; participation and firsthand experience are not established. Anonymous, organizer-selected festival testimonials with no stated year. Two refer to the half marathon; the remaining distances are unknown. Participation and firsthand experience are not independently established. These selected positive opinions provide event context and do not establish the full-marathon course or current services.

Tim Mahler · 2013

Marathon

Tim enjoyed scenic countryside followed by trails through several parks and said he might return.

Tim Mahler’s brief personal 2013 full-marathon log. Self-reported and not independently verified. A brief historical report; later Med City routes may differ.

NTL · 2015

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A historical Windermere participant praised volunteers but found the hot edition difficult, with warm drinks and no cooling ice. The review warns that exposed late sections can feel demanding; exact own division is not stated.

Reported format: unknown. The race distance is unknown.

Denis McCarthy · 2025

Marathon

Denis liked the waterfront scenery but found the exposed second half challenging as the day grew hot.

A 2025 full-marathon self-log from Conquer the Canal in Delaware City, Delaware. Heat and cloud cover describe that day, not typical weather or a current forecast.