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Course 3.0

Organization 3.5

Spectators 2.6

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A Runner from Scarsdale, New York (5/9/2000)

"Too Darn Hot for Me!" (about: 2000)

COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3

It is well organized but it's a minor race. It's not for somebody who needs screaming people to egg them on. I was overcome by the unseasonably hot weather, and coasted in on fumes. Mostly, people bailed out and did the half marathon instead.

A Runner from Holtsville, New York (3/24/2000)

"Flat and fast out and back coarse." (General Comments)

COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3

I last ran this race in 1981 and nothing has changed much since then other than the addition of a half-marathon a number of years ago. The race is organized by Finish Line Road Race Technicians who are, without a doubt, the best race techincians in the business. You will receive fast, almost instantaneous results, thanks to the introduction of the chip.
The race takes you from Eisenhower Park, out along the Wantagh Parkway, to beautiful Jones Beach and back to the park. Crowd support is best at Jones Beach and the finish at Eisenhower Park. The coarse is flat and with the right weather, could be a record breaker. Only one small hill to speak of at 24 miles but at that point, any incline can be tough. Overall, an enjoyable run without all of the crowds and fanfare of NYC.

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