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Yonkers Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 3.9 
Organization 4.4 
Spectators 2.8
Number of comments: 78 [displaying comments 71 to 78]
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M. F. from Wayne, NJ
(9/25/2003)
 "Small and Challenging" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 1 I was actually able to register the morning of the race, which was very unusual, and lent a great air of informality about this race. There were two half-marathon loops, with the full marathon beginning 15 minutes before the half marathon. So it was pretty wierd as I was running my slow, methodical marathon pace to be passed by sub-elite half-marathoners throughout the last half of the first loop. The first half of the half-marathon loop was pleasant. It featured long, gradual grades and was completely shaded. However, the second half was hilly and totally unshaded - which made the last quarter of this race an exceptional challenge. Also, the roads weren't closed, and since the race was held on the right side of the road, I often found cars right behind me! | |
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Desmond Duncker from New Jersey
(9/23/2003)
 "Low-Key Marathon" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 Although I have run most of the marathons in the NYC area, I never ran Yonkers before. If you are looking for a well organized, but low-key marathon, this fits the bill. Spectators are sparse but appreciated. It's a 2-lap course, but traffic allowed on the course with the runners. You have to be careful on lap 2, as many intersecting streets were not controlled. All the major streets were, however. Fairly hilly course and less than a 100 runners in the marathon. Why run this race? 1. It's a great marathon long run training run. With 2 loops, if you need to drop out after 1, not a problem. 2. It has the largest finishers medal in my collection (3" X 2"). 3. They feed you pasta AFTER you finish. 4. It's $20 to enter!!!!! Where do you still find another marathon at 5K prices? 5. You can enter on race day! 6. Lots of water every mile (Bring your own GU!!). | |
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Tom Kucinski from Briarcliff Manor, NY
(9/23/2003)
"Historic Marathon - Little Interest" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 I ran the Yonkers Marathon on Sunday (9/21/03). The course was a bit more difficult than the NYC Marathon, but since there were relatively few runners, I was able to run faster from the beginning than in a bigger marathon. The course varied from beautiful on the cliffs of the Hudson River to ugly near the industrial sections of Yonkers. It was a surreal experience when, during my second loop of the course, I was running through the everyday busyness of a city, including traffic, business and churchgoers. While people held up traffic as we crossed certain intersections, at times I did not feel as being part of a race. There were not many spectators... just passersby. Would I do it again? You bet! It's nice to get the feel of a smaller race. Besides, it's the second oldest marathon in the country. | |
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A Runner from Bronx, NY
(9/15/2002)
 "Lots o hills, good Orginazation for small marathon" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 I ran the HALF MARATHON here today. The full Marathon course is 2 loops. Pretty industrial course with a few MONSTER hills!! Not much crowd support throughout, however, the orginization is GREAT for a small marathon. Water stops at every mile manned by boy scouts and locals. Nice Tshirts and Medals for both Half and Full Marathon Finishers. Only complaint was they needed more port-o-potties at the start!! | |
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A Runner from Yonkers, N.Y.
(9/13/2001)
"Historic / Challenging" (about: 2000)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 This is the second oldest Marathon in the US, and still one of the toughest. Race director Augie Cambria does a great job with the small amount of resourses he is given. While spectator support is very poor the volunteers do a wonderful job. Most participants are veteran marathoners who run the hilly Yonkers course year after year. Most still prefer the historic old course compared to the present course layout. The present course is still very challenging but unfortunately is run through mostly industrial type areas, except for the start and a small stretch near the north end which have a scenic view of the Palasides and Hudson River. | |
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A Runner from New Haven, Connecticut
(9/21/2000)
"Great organization for a historic race" (General Comments)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 I had heard that the Yonkers Marathon was hilly, and the course lives up to its reputation...but the hills aren't that bad! A small race with excellent organization. The finishers medals are top quality and the t-shirt is very classy, so do it if you're into those things, or do it if you want to run a historic race, but don't do it for the scenery! While sections of the course have nice views of the Hudson and the Palisades, a good chunk is through industrial areas and commercial strips with cars whizzing by you on the road. Still, I felt course control at intersections was excellent, and aid stations were plentiful. The bananas at mile 17 are a lifesaver... miss them at your peril! | |
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A Runner from Beautiful Scarsdale, N.Y.
(9/18/2000)
 "Too Many Hills" (General Comments)
COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 2 This is a very hard race because of all the hills. There is very little in the way of spectator participation. There are no chips. It is two loops around city streets with traffic. It's not a really great marathon experience. | |
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A Runner from The Beautiful Village of Scarsdale, N.Y.
(9/18/2000)
"Sparse Turnout at 'old fashioned' race." (about: 2000)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 3 The terrain is very hilly. Traffic is not closed off on the streets, so each intersection is an act of faith, although there are police to hold back cars. It's the second oldest marathon in the US, behind Boston. The marathon began at 8:30 and the half marathon began 15 minutes later. It's two laps for the full marathon and one lap for the half. There wasn't too much in the way of cheering crowds. There was water at every mile and some kind of Gatorade type drink at every 5 miles (approx). Despite the cool temps and wind off the beautiful Hudson River times were slow, the first woman didn't cross the finish until 3:10. About 400 participants made it feel like you were running alone for most of the race. |
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