Mesa Falls Marathon

Distances: marathon, half-marathon, 5k, 1 mile
http://mesafallsmarathon.com/
It is a beautiful place and a fun race. Apparently, it is also a destination race as there were running clubs from Lawrence KS and Austin TX as well as Marathon Maniacs and 50 Staters from all over. Mile 11 of the marathon goes by the overlook to the Mesa Falls.
The highlight of the race for me was the hometown participation. Ashton is small and this race fills every motel room and restaurant. The locals made the spaghetti dinner and deserts while their kids helped dish it out. Pre-race morning there were bagel and homemade jams as well as fruit, donuts and coffee. All finishers received a huckleberry shake from the ice cream shop on Main Street.
****reviewed by a guest reviewer****