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Nova Scotia Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.4 
Organization 4.4 
Spectators 3.5
Number of comments: 22 [displaying comments 11 to 21]
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A. H. from Denver, Colorado
(9/1/2007)
 "This one is the antithesis of Chicago, New York..." (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Nova Scotia Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 Running the Nova Scotia Marathon or half marathon is a refreshing change if you have run big-city marathons with several thousand other people. How often has it been the race director that gave you your T-shirt and number? The race itself had fewer than 150 runners in both the full and half. The race is well organized with aid stations staffed by friendly volunteers at about every 2 miles. The only complaint I have is that the first porta-pottie wasn't until mile 10. The course itself is not too difficult but has plenty of rolling hills to test the runners. There are no steep climbs as I have seen in some rural marathons. While the advance notices and comments talked about the mild weather, 2007 was the exception to the rule. It was foggy with consistent rain showers during the days leading up to the marathon then on the morning of the marathon the sun came out. There was no breeze to speak of so the heat felt pretty over-bearing. We felt very welcome by the community and enjoyed our visit during the time leading to race day. If you have a week or more to spend in Nova Scotia, this marathon is an enjoyable way to wrap a leisurely tour of the province. If you go, plan on going to the awards banquet. It happens right after the race and the chowder tasted great. A note of caution - be sure to arrange your lodging well in advance. | |
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Dane Rauschenberg from Arlington, VA
(7/26/2006)
 "Worth the trip!" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Nova Scotia Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 It is hard to get the most accurate reflection of what the course would look like on a nice day, as Tropical Storm Beryl settled down on the area for the entirety of race weekend; but when the fog, rain and clouds did break you could see how absolutely gorgeous the area was. In addition, as the majority of the marathon is run right on the coast, with very little to block your view, it is a spectacular sight. Small touches make marathons matter. I know that bigger races cannot do some of the things that small races can do (and vice versa) but it is nice to be treated like you are not just a number every once in a while. With a small field, the Nova Scotia Marathon actually allows you to prepare your own mixture of drinks - provide them to the volunteers with your race number on them and they will deliver them to the aid stations throughout the course! You have your own support crew! The one thing we noticed as we drove into Barrington was that almost every store from McDonald's to the grocery store to the local shoe repair shack had a sign that said: "Welcome runners." When some races had people not even aware there was a marathon in their town and the race started half a block from their door, it is nice to know you are actually welcome and appreciated. It is the little things like this which explain why this marathon has been run for decades. There is a little bit of a nasty hill right around the end of mile 24 (doesn't that always seem like the way?) but the majority of the course is flat. You can deal with some winds out on the island (especially on an out-and-back portion called The Hawk) and the temperature can range greatly in some regions but for the most part the wind - while stiff this weekend - was cooling. Some small rolling hills dot the course and a few quick turns, but the volunteers adeptly directed everyone to the right place. With an 8:30 a.m. start, one might think that you have to deal with the possibility of heat later in the race and that could be the case but even in July the weather in Nova Scotia stays pretty mild. This is a definitely a destination marathon. Go, try the lobster, enjoy the lighthouses, and run a nice little marathon. | |
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l. l. from N. B.
(8/2/2005)
 "race results 2005" (about: 2005)
4-5 previous marathons
| 2 Nova Scotia Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 2 Hi. Very disappointed about the fact that the results are not posted yet. Very scenic. Good refreshments. | |
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K. P. from Dartmouth ,NS
(7/30/2005)
"Spectacular ocean views and well organized" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Nova Scotia Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 For a small community, I found the marathon and half to be well organized, very scenic and your volunteers at aid stations at every two mile mark were the best I have experienced anywhere. The route is very well marked and the whole experience at Barrington - from the friendly people, to the traditional roots of the area, to the run - was and will be memorable and rank high in my running memories. Highly recommended! | |
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louis ingrisano from maine
(7/28/2005)
"Nice course but poorly organized - no results yet" (about: 2005)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Nova Scotia Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 I enjoyed the area and the course. The Seabreeze B&B was excellent but the organization left a great deal to be desired. Today is 7/28 and I still can't find any results. All the comments seem to relate to the marathon. I ran the half and the results are important to me. Also don't like the way you awarded only a few divisions - but that's a separate story. Please send or e-mail the half marathon results (not just the top 3 or 4. Thank you. Just to let you know, I am already planning on running the full marathon next year. | |
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Richard Richard from Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada
(7/27/2005)
"Excellent course, scenic and well organized" (about: 2005)
50+ previous marathons
| 6+ Nova Scotia Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I have run this marathon more than 15 times and I have always come back for more because the course is challenging, the scenery is breathtaking, the marathon very well organized and the clam chowder is super. My only complaint after all these years is the age-group category when awarding medals and trophies. Being a Senior Master (50+), I would expect that there would be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd like there is for Open and Master categories. I realize that the organization is probably running on a tight budget, but rewarding my age group and the older age groups would only be fair because, as a 'Sr. Master' or 'Golden Master,' we should not have to compete against younger runners, but rather with people in our own age categories. I have already proven myself in the past in both the 'Open' and 'Master' categories, so now I want to be recognized as a 50+. | |
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J. J. from New York
(8/12/2004)
 "Real nice place" (about: 2004)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Nova Scotia Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Beautiful route, great people. Thanks for the feel of home. | |
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J. T. from Ft. Lauderdale, FL
(8/4/2004)
"Unique and spectacular community ambiance!" (about: 2004)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Nova Scotia Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The race director and community volunteers deserve at least five stars for making the Nova Scotia Marathon and 1/2 Marathon (my race) what running is all about: Beautiful people, beautiful scenery, and a celebration of good health and camaraderie. Thank you Barrington for a job well done and worth the run!!!!! | |
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S. J. from Halifax, Nova Scotia
(5/22/2003)
"GREAT!" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I did the half marathon and I plan on to return for a third time! | |
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A Runner from Boston, MA USA
(6/26/2002)
"Nice Smaller Race" (General Comments)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I really enjoyed running in Nova Scotia. Everyone was very gracious, and the course was scenic as much of it was right on the ocean. It was generally flat to rolling with a couple of hills . There were not a lot of spectators. This is a rural small town atmosphere. I received a discount on dinner when I identified myself as a runner the night before, and the owner of the guest house I stayed at refunded me $20 after she found out my wife was not going to be with me the first night. Ray Greene did a nice job organizing things and answered all of my questions up front. I took the ferry from Portland ME to Nova Scotia which was another good part of the experience. I hope to be able to run this race again. |
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