Comments from Runners in 2008 Race

I just wanted to pass along that you put on a great event! I have been to countless races and this was outstanding in many ways! Everything was well organized, the volunteers were very friendly and helpful. REAL bathrooms, AWESOME post-race feast, music, festive environment, entertainment for kids and adults, great course, on time, easy registration, a good cause... WOW! It was so much fun and I will recommend this event to my friends! Thanks!
Amber - Keller , TX

Congratulations on another outstanding race. Every year it gets better and better. This year it was as good as it can get. Perfect. From the parking, to the check in, to the race course, to the results, to the food, everything was perfect.
Curt

The organization and help of all the volunteers was done very well. From the time we entered the parking lot with the help the volunteers to the end of the entire event, I had a very good experience. All too often the results ceremony drags out at most running events. I am 62 years old, and by the time the awards get to my age and gender bracket, all enthusiasm is gone and everyone just wants to get out of there. Whoever it was announcing the awards did an excellent job; it moved well. Thanks Again.
Paul

Just wanted to say thanks for all the work you did to prepare for today's race. It was a great environment, a great course, and all of the volunteers were wonderful! Peace.
Genny

Outstanding job to everyone involved in the race! No telling the number of countless hours that went into the production of that event! That was the most organized race I think I have every participated in from the time I pulled in the parking lot.
Mike

Just wanted to tell you that was a great event. It was my first race last year too. I really like the bouncy houses for the kids and the food is great! Pancakes, bacon, yogurt, Danactives! Yum! You did an exceptional job!
Jen

Comments from Runners in 2006 Race

Once again, I had the time of my life. Rain & all! I was asked about the race by one of the interviewers what I thought about the Hope River Run...my response was, "I have been looking forward to this race since the last one ended (2004)". I still feel the same way! I can't wait for next year's race. Hopefully, the weather will be better. None the less, a job well done! Thank you for everything.
Johnny P. Barron

This was my first time to run the Hope River Run, and it was awesome! My 24-year-old daughter came with me and placed in her age group. We had a wonderful time, and the weather just helped make a better memory. I will definitely run it again, and hope to bring friends and family with me. We liked the course a lot, the three water stations were perfect, and the pancakes at the end were yummy. I have run other races, and this places right up at the top.
Janet L Lasater

The Hope River Run was outstanding!!
Great job!!
Looking forward to next year!!
Brenda

Comments from Runners in 2005 Race

My mom and I both ran in the 8k on Saturday, we both had a wonderful time and wanted to thank you for putting on such a fantastic event. We'll definitely be back next year. Thank you.
Jeremy Raines

I thought the Hope River Run was a lot of run. The course was great. It was beautiful. I plan on running this race again next year.
Ginger Gonzalez

Great race! It was a great success, you did awesome! To bad all the Fort Worth races couldn't be so successful and fun as this one.
Lynda M Parra

Thanks for a great event! It was definitely worth driving 850 miles for. Best of luck in attracting new runners; this race deserves much greater participation! It is as professionally organized as races with a hundred times as many participants.
Thanks again,
Josh Fisher

I loved the Hope River Run! It was a great distance, nice quiet area of Fort Worth, the volunteers were fantastic!! and the running surface was a nice change from asphalt and concrete. Thank you for your efforts in putting this all together and organizing!
Sincerely,
Julia Gray-Lion

I just wanted to thank you for a great river run experience. My fiancé and I had so much fun and we enjoy the course very much!!!! You and all the others how helped out did a great job. I will defiantly run this race next year again!!!
Thanks again!!!
Anna Pretorius

Wow! I was floored today when Tina came in person to present us with such wonderful thank-yous.....just for a gift basket! What a first-class fundraiser you folks did! I have been in professinal fundraising in Dallas - in fact for 20 years and you did an excellent job of contact, promotion and looks like everyone had fun! Please include us next year!
Bob and Julia Pannell

I would like to compliment the organizers of the race for a job well done. This by far is one of the best races I have particpiated in. I am looking forward to next year's race. It was great having the DVD to preview the course.... Thanks again and looking forward to next year.
Johnny P. Barron

Comments from Runners in 2004 Race

...this event was a winner. Site, setup, access, food, course, water, and weather were all superb. I think that is probably the best "first annual" I have ever participated in my 7 years of running.  I hope this one becomes a yearly event. Great job, and thanks to the Hope Church for the use of their property and all of their help. Maybe the best post race feed I've seen, especially for a race that size.
Randy A. 

Wanted to thank you for putting on a superior event! Great support from your volunteers - I couldnt believe I saw people out sweeping the sidewalks for us! And you treated the runners like royalty. I'm looking forward to running the race again next year.
Annabelle 

You all did a terrific job organizing the event. We do runs almost every week and that was one of the best. Thanks. 
Kathy O. 

I loved the whole event. I thought that it was great and ran very smoothly. The food was awesome, all of the helpers and volunteers were cheerful and great, ande race was great fun. <

It was the best organized race I have seen
Gregory B.

Great run! I liked the course. It was nice being off concrete for a race! 

I thought the trail was rather relaxing. Should be a great run next year. The bouncy houses for the kids was a great idea. It kept them entertained. The fact that the results were announced rather quickly was nice.
Sheri

Hope River Run 8K