While I missed the marathon this year, I did really notice a difference in the Ascent. It worked really, really well. Yes, we all ended up mingled by the time we hit the first aid station, but it kept moving. There was no log jam and stopping in the W's. Huge difference!
I know the ultimate decision was with the City of Manitou, but the fact the Incline was closed also made a HUGE difference. Thank you for that! Perhaps we can keep asking for that to be done? I'd really like the city to know it was not only noticed, but deeply, deeply appreciated by the runners.