DFW runner--opinions on the Big D run in april? (Read 739 times)

I'm looking to make the Big D Texas Half my next half, but I was wondering if it's a good race. Any opinions? Thanks!

I ran the Big D 1/2 last year and I'm signed up to run the full this year. I remember it being well supported both at the start, finish, and at the water stops. The food at the end was good. Plenty of port-a-potties at the start. At the time it was the biggest race I had run but I imagine it was and will still be small compared to what you experienced at White Rock. During the early miles I remember the roads being wide enough that I never felt crowded. The marathon split is at mile 4, the southwest corner of the lake. Then you run along the side of the lake which is always nice. Shortly after you the leave the lake you merge back into the marathon route near mile 19. The uphill section between miles 20 -21 wasn't fun but it's the only noticable uphill section I recall. After you pass the big houses on Swiss Ave. it get's a little boring and it stays that way until you're back inside Fair Park. That would probably be my only complaint, the last couple miles are not very interesting. I'm waiting to see the forecast before signing up for Cowtown. Good luck.

MBK, I've only done the 10K, but the ending of it and the half/marathon/ultra are exactly the same. The ending is... well... the not so nice part. derek's 10k post from last year 50K looks like you will be picking up extra mileage running an out and back on part of the Trinity Trail before hitting the not so nice part.

Ahh, I see. Is it not so nice because it's boring, or a rough part of town?

The latter part (what I refer to as the not so nice part) just has a nice little hill.

Just what I need at the end of a 50k. Luckily my last training run was two loops of the Dallas Half. I parked my car at the boathouses so that the hills would be at the end of each loop. It was tough on the second loop but I survived. See you at the race! Do you know who else will be there besides, you, me and Courtney (and maybe Streetch)?

RA Cowtown Post for 2008 Current list Bonkin (aka Pukemeister, Bonkinzuma's Revenge, Stomach Churner, Purgenator) - Marathon Courtney98 - 10k Len - Half Marathon MBK - Ultra Marathon modal - Marathon Hopefully, I'll see some of you all out there to wish you well.

Bonkin, as a pre-emptive measure I'm planning to puke on you if you get near me before or during the race! Be forewarned!

You can cut me off the list. Life got in the way recently and I will not be doing anything at Cowtown. Maybe next year. You guys have a great time!!! I'll wish good weather on you.