Review
This was the 20th anniversary of this race, so I had to sign up!Â
Since I already signed up for the Marine Corps Turkey Trot in Quantico, VA, I had to double-triple check to see if I could make it to Tulsa, OK in time!
After the race, I pretty much sprinted back to my car and to the Reagan airport. I had several minutes to spare before my flight started to board! Fortunately I also had a first place seat, so I know I was going to be ok!Â
The expo was ok, but I'm sure it would have been better if I got there much earlier in the day
Since I got there within the last hour, most of the vendors already packed up. Additionally there were no more shirts (men's medium), so I ended up with a nice hoodie!Â
I stayed with some Tulsa hashers because they live about 15 minutes from the start line! I'm glad I could walk to and from the start/end.
This marathon is great for Marathon Maniacs, Half Fanatics, and 50 staters! We get our own tent, private bathrooms, individualized bib, and a special medal!
Plus we take a large group photo before the race, so it was great!
I felt famous because several of these runners came up to me and recognized me from previous races and online! One guy recognized me from Jackson Hole, WY from my time in a Philadelphia sports bar. Another guy recognized me from the Vernonia Trail, OR. And one of the leaders of Marathon Maniacs recognized me from my various posts online.Â
It was nice and cold throughout the race, so it was easier for me compared to OKC
The spectators really came out and made us feel welcomed! There weren't many dead spots along the course since it's a popular race in Tulsa and among marathoners.
There were tons of alcohol stops, so I got wasted.
The course itself wasn't hilly, but it had a decent number of rolling hills
I definitely can see myself coming back to this race. I prefer this one over OKC because it wasn't as hilly humidÂ
Race Website: Route 66 MarathonÂ
Expo!
Marathon!
Alcohol!