2023 Platte Valley Companies Monument Marathon

From the mass variety of scenery you encounter on the course, top notch organization, to the genuine passion the volunteers have. This race is incredible.

I have run this race every single year since 2012. It is challenging, beautiful, and full of many inspiring people year after year. I had the chance to meet many great people who traveled to do the race in 2023 and I love hearing about their backgrounds, triumphs and sharing my own experience with the course. The volunteers are friendly, and knowledgable, cheering you on at every corner. This race has an amazing energy that keeps me coming back. If you think Nebraska is just flat, come and check out this beautiful hidden gem in the western end of the state. You won't be disappointed in the course, the organization, the people or the views. It's the whole package and then some.

I can't say enough good things about Race Director, Jennifer and her team of volunteers - they all did an amazing job in putting on a super marathon weekend. The pre-race communication was thorough and timely, there was great swag at the Expo, and the volunteers were among the friendliest I've met at a marathon. Everything was so well organized, and there were many fun surprises (ie.a college basketball team at the start enthusiastically greeting the runners exiting the shuttle bus, a Barbie-themed Aid Station at a remote location on the course, drummers 'beating' runners up a hill towards the end of the course) So many volunteers along the course, and plentiful Aid Stations. The first half the marathon is an easy down-hill, the second half was beautiful but challenging. The post-race party at Flyover Brewery was a great way to end the day. Jennifer could give lessons to other Race Directors on how to run an excellent marathon! PS My husband loved the 5K race too!