"You all put on a great race and I was happy to be able to participate: what a gorgeous course!"

Dave Norris, former City of Charlottesville Mayor and current City of Charlottesville Council member

"It was a great event, and I had an absolute blast."

Geoff McDonald

" I truly enjoyed the race and the experience."

Rob Allen

"Yesterday was my first opportunity since then to participate in another Charlottesville Marathon, and I'm happy to report another wonderful racing experience.  The organization was superb, the volunteers were enthusiastic, and the scenery was sublime.  I sincerely hope I have the opportunity to join you for more races in the future!"

James Cathro

"Great race, outstanding support personnel, great course and excellent weather."

Patrick Donahue

"Thank you for another year of a great marathon race! I have been doing it since the first, and I love coming back to Charlottesville for it.  This year I had more than 20 people come from the Northern Virginia area and they also all loved it!"

"It was great and I loved: the new course, the smoothness of registration, packet pickup, the start, all the volunteers, and the great energy of the race."

You guys rock!"

Sharon Adams

"My sister and I ran the marathon and had such a wonderful time! Thank you so much for all of the time and effort that you put in to organizing it!!! Well done."

Marie Hegland

"I really enjoyed Charlottesville last year and wanted to tell you that you have a fine event.  We truly enjoyed your southern hospitality and the charming town, you live in a great place!"

Dan Skinner

"Thanks for everything. I had a great time at the marathon yesterday!"

Ryan Gardiner

"Thanks for putting on this race.  I really enjoyed everything about the course as well as the entire atmosphere. Good vibes throughout! I am very happy with my race and plan to come back again in the future. It was fun."

Bill Haegele

"The Charlottesville Marathon police are the BEST!"

Paul Brown

"Such a well-organized, friendly, and safe race. I felt very taken care of. Thank you Charlottesville Marathon volunteers, race directors, and Charlottesville police for making my first marathon a GREAT one!"

Molly Phillips

"Saturday's marathon was SO beautiful!  It was my first marathon and certainly a morning I will never ever forget. Thank you to everyone who made it possible...and thank you to everyone who cheered us on and encouraged us to finish! Couldn't have asked for a better day."

Jessica Ruff

"I had read so many good things about the race and really wanted to attend. Let me tell you, it was everything I expected and more. I had such a wonderful time, it was absolutely the most beautiful race I have ever run.  When I was finished with the half, I wanted to keep going, just so I could see more of the City!  The views were spectacular, the whole event was very well organized and the people were great…I have never had so much conversation during a race before!  I even enjoyed the hills!  I will definitely be back next year, I can't wait!"

Jim Lenox

"The Charlottesville race was such a memorable one in many wonderful ways!"

Paula Roulette

"Thank you so much: we are REALLY looking forward to race day!  Y'all do such a wonderful job and this is my very favorite marathon (and I've run quite a few)!"

Jordon Ross