Big Deal at Great Seal Review

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Lisa Keane

Big Deal at Great Seal

Summary

3rd annual for this “almost” perfect trail race! Great communication, easy directions, free parking, and organized. I absolutely loved the course! Well marked beautiful single track w/ rocks, roots, hills and mud! Overall awards but no age group

Posted May 03, 2025

Pros

Great communication
Easy directions
Ample free parking
Organized and easy packet pick up
Limited registration
Well marked course
Beautiful and challenging course
Multiple well stocked aid stations
Outdoor shelter w/ a fire
Stylish, soft SS tee
Nice finishers medal
Overall awards for all distances

Cons

No age group awards

Ultimate experience for all trail running enthusiasts!
Great communication including multiple emails, GPX course file, and even a Zoom meeting leading up to race day.
Easy directions and ample free parking close to the start / finish.
Organized and easy packet pick up night before or day of.
Limited registration enhances the runners experience and protects the park. All distances start together. 5K branches off pretty early and 25K / 50K is 1 loop or 2.
Well marked challenging course with over 3000’ of elevation on 99% single track with all the rocks & roots, a couple of road crossings, multiple stream crossings, and So. Much. Mud!
Perfectly spaced and well stocked aid stations. Start / finish has a shelter w/ a fire while you wait for friends to come in.
All athletes receive a soft SS tee and nice finishers medal.
Overall awards for all distances.