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May 15, 2024

Sugarloaf Marathon Runner Comments

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Course 4.5

Organization 4.5

Spectators 3.2

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A Runner from North Attleboro, MA (5/21/2002) "Tough/fast downhills..." (about: 2002) COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 I too ran this course after running Boston & PR'd by 6 minutes. The downhills are tough but can lead to a fast time if your quads don't get trashed in the process. You'll likely end up running alone for part of the race which can be good or bad. I would recommend this course if you are looking for a small, well organized marathon with great scenery.
A Runner from New Jersey (5/21/2002) "An exceptionally well-organized marathon" (about: 2002) COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 My 26th marathon. Despite having only about 350 runners, this race has the features normally found only in larger marathons: buses to the start, efficient luggage transport to the finish, well-managed water/Gatorade stops, abundant good food, massage, instant photos, prompt results, interesting awards. Logistics are very efficient, and the people are very nice. The course is mostly flat, uphill from 8-10, but then downhill until 19 or so; ideal for negative splits. My only complaint is that the course is run on the right lane, so the crest is opposite that in typical training, but you can run close to the middle of the road. There are few spectators, but the road is open with wide shoulders, so supporters can drive along the route and cheer individual runners at several places. This is an excellent choice for a late Spring marathon, not only for the course and the organization, but for cooler temperatures as well.
A Runner from Boston, Massachusetts (5/20/2002) "If you want a small race, this one is great" (about: 2002) COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 This race had a very human scale (about 350 runners) which was a nice change of pace from the Chicago/Boston/New York races. Course is open to traffic, which means your personal supporters can follow you along the course. Wonderful scenery. Can be hard on the legs if you don't train on hills.
A Runner from North Attleboro, MA (5/20/2002) "Fast/tough downhills." (about: 2002) COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 Also ran Sugarloaf 5 wks after running Boston...PR'd by 6 min. Tough but fast course. There are a few hills between 8-10 but once you get through them you get a lot of fast downhills. If your quads can take it you can run a good time. Course is point to point entirely on Rt 27. The directive is to stay to the right of the yellow centerline so you can run close to the center of the road (where it is flatter) if you want. Sometimes you have to move to the right if traffic picks up. Great scenery...small but vocal crowd support. Great post-race massage (to help the trashed quads!). If you're thinking about running it...do it...you won't regret it.
A Runner from Boston, MA (5/20/2002) "Excellent race!" (General Comments) COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I ran the race yesterday (2002) and it is a PR type of course! I ran Boston last month and ran almost 8 minutes faster here at Sugarloaf. God willing, I'll be back!
A Runner from Worcester, MA (5/19/2002) "Fast Course!!!!" (about: 2002) COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 I ran this race today only 5 weeks after running Boston, and I PRed by 9 minutes. Once you make it through a few hills between 7 and 10, the last 16 are fast. If you are careful not to let the downhills get you, you can run a very fast time. If you want a lot of fans, go to a big city, if you want a fast time in a beautiful setting, run The Loaf.
A Runner from Champaign, Illinois (5/10/2002) "A wonderful, small, scenic and friendly race." (General Comments) COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Because of the rural setting, there aren't the number of spectators present at the bigger races, but those that are there are full of spirit. All the volunteers are wonderful.
A Runner from Montreal Canada (4/24/2002) "We really enjoyed this marathon." (General Comments) COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 We ran this marathon last year and enjoyed it. The volunteers were great. There are a few hills but ultra runners like us walk hills anyway so they provided a nice break. We plan to return this year. We would highly recommend this marathon.
A Runner from Glastonbury, CT, USA (2/26/2001) "Absolutely beautiful course, very few fans" (about: 1997) COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 The scenery is gorgeous. It's possible to run most of the race on a hard but not paved shoulder so it's pretty kind to the feet. The food at the end was really good and the folks at the aid stations were enthusiastic and encouraging even after the long wait between me and the runner before me. The only reservation is that it was pretty lonely for a slow runner like me.
A Runner from Boxford, MA (6/1/2000) "Great course (fast), excellent organization" (about: 2000) COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 I ran this course this year (2000) and I had had a great time. I like the smaller more low-key races. This race was well organized and fun. There is one long hill that runs between 8 miles and 10 miles. After that it is mostly down hill along the river. There are a few small hills going from 21 to about 23 miles. I gave the spectators 1 star because there just aren't that many, but those that are there are very enthusiastic. The pre-race pasta dinner was good and the people are very friendly.

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