Athletes
Route variation
out & back
Multi-sport
No
Gender category
Female
Style
Unsupported
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Finish date
Total time
3h
31m
54s
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Long_run_18_mi.gpx1.39 MB
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This was my first time running on the Union Transportation Trail as part of my marathon training long run, and it went really well. I ran unsupported, bringing my own water and energy gels. The trail is beautifully marked with mile markers every half mile and features lovely scenery, with farms and golden cornfields lining both sides. It's a shared trail, used by walkers, cyclists, and runners, with several safe road crossings along the way. I noticed trash cans and porta potties at four points: miles 2, 4.5, and 8, but I carried my own trash and didn’t need to use any of the facilities. I felt safe on this trail during the entire run.