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Clarence Demar Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.6 
Organization 4.8 
Spectators 3.6
Number of comments: 141 [displaying comments 51 to 61]
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M. D. from Georgia, USA
(9/27/2011)
 "This is an outstanding race, if as I do, you like" (about: 2011)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Clarence Demar Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This is an outstanding race, if as I do, you like small-town, low key, well organized races. The race starts north of Keene, NH in a lovely New England village and winds down the river, with some up hills. The first half is much more scenic than the second, but overall a lovely course. This was the 34th running and they got things right. I was impressed by an abundance of Port-O-Johns at the start. Just before race time it was a 3-5 minute wait. I was at the finish until the final runner came in, at over 6 hours, and there was still an abundance of food. This race has enthusiastic support staff and a joy to run. Steep hills are at miles 11 and 22, but it is New Hampshire, and not near as bad as many races in New England. Fan support is limited to the Volunteers, but they can make some noise. There are no half-marathon to clog up the start | |
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P. M. from Ireland
(9/26/2011)
"Great little race" (about: 2011)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Clarence Demar Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Beautiful course and the nicest race staff that I'v come across so far. Course is fairly hilly,but whatever you go up you get to come down except for the hill at mile 22 ;) Most of it is run on country roads with very little on any type of main road. Small marathon, about 200 runners, but how many marathons do you get to do when you cross the line by yourself and everybody cheering for you. Water stops were perfect and all the staff were great and friendly,and the food and massages afterwards were perfect. Definitely will be back. | |
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G. R. from Atlanta, GA
(9/26/2011)
"Charming..." (about: 2011)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Clarence Demar Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Very nice small town race...it was well organized and logistically convenient. Special thanks to the volunteers and everyone involved in making this a great experience. | |
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L. N. from Sterling Heights, MI
(10/24/2010)
"Small-town charm; caring and friendly" (about: 2010)
11-50 previous marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Course was beautiful, and everything was organized and well marked. Best of all, though, were the people. When we (my son and I) arrived to pick up our package, we could not find our name on the list. We did not bring any proof of registration but they were going to give us a bib with no questions asked. They soon found our names, though (abbreviated in an unusual way to fit their printout). Then, after the race, my son and I were so excited in celebrating his BQ that we forgot our bags that we dropped off at the start. We were both surprised when a week later our bags came in the mail. He lives in Maryland and I in Michigan. Class-act for them to send them to us. | |
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A. C. from Puerto Rico
(10/1/2010)
"A "must run" marathon!" (about: 2010)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Clarence Demar Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was a lovely experience! The course was beautiful (even the hill at mile 22!) as it wound along country roads, through neighborhoods and past parks. Of course, the colors of the leaves were gorgeous as they are in New England in the fall. The temperature was perfect, as well. In terms of organization, I want to thank the folks in charge! Packet pick-up was a breeze, we started on time, there were lots of water stations (thank you to the high school cross-country team!), and there were also markers at every mile and folks directing turns in the course. The finish was nicely done and, even though it's a small marathon, there was a massage, hot soup, and water available. Spectators got a "4" only because there weren't many, but the folks who cheered us on were great!!! This is what marathons are supposed to be - running events rather than publicity stunts!!! Amazing job!!! If you love running and you love marathons, the DeMar Marathon is a MUST. | |
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D. B. from Southern California
(9/30/2010)
"Thumbs Up & High-Fives" (about: 2010)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Clarence Demar Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Clarence DeMar would have been very proud! A beauitful course. It's rolling for the most part, and that's a good thing. I'm not complaining and maybe I'm just old school, but I would had preferred the long-sleeve cotton shirt with a race logo design. The volunteers and the people of New Hampshire couldn't have been nicer. Post-race goodies were delicious. Thank you. Runners should put this one on their bucket lists. | |
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r. d. from New Hampshire
(9/28/2010)
 "Great Race" (about: 2010)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Clarence Demar Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first marathon. It was very difficult, but the atmosphere and everything about the race was great. I was not a huge fan of the early start time of 8 a.m., but it did mean that I got to be home on the couch earlier. I liked the small feel of the race and the volunteers were great. I did feel that the mile markers were slightly off, but it could have been my GPS also. Overall: A+. | |
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George Rose from Wheeler, MI
(9/28/2010)
"Great marathon, but ran out of medals" (about: 2010)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Clarence Demar Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my second marathon, and I was pretty impressed with most everything about the race. The shirt and number pick-up were easy and pain-free. The bus driver up to the start was very nice and seemed to enjoy taking up up there even though he had to get up at 5:30 on a Sunday morning. I loved the first 13 miles of the course. There weren't many (if any) flat stretches - just rolling hills along a beautiful river. At mile 13 you came out of the scenic portion and into town. There were some nice sections of running, especially through the park. The hill on mile 22 was a bit ridiculous, but other than that one, I didn't think it was a very hard course. Challenging if you weren't use to all of the hills in the beginning, but not bad. The finish was great with a lot of people cheering you on. My only complaint was that they ran out of medals for about the last 10 of us. I look forward to getting mine in the mail! All in all, a great job. Everyone at the end was great, and provided me with water and bananas. I doubt I will run it again, but that isn't because I didn't like the race - I did! | |
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n. s. from parkesburg, pa
(9/28/2010)
 "Great, organized, no-frills, BQ marathon" (about: 2010)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Clarence Demar Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 This race is an organized, small-town race. I picked up my bib the morning of, got on the bus to the race, waited about 30 minutes, and the race started. Water/Gatorade stops and porta-potties were plentiful, there was cheering for all finishers, and they had showers and massages at the end. A nice, small-town race that was marked well with security at all road crossings. It was well worth the drive from PA to complete. The volunteers were all great and very accommodating. Nice job by all involved in putting this together. | |
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E. S. from Connecticut
(9/28/2010)
"Still my favorite marathon" (about: 2010)
6-10 previous marathons
| 3 Clarence Demar Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I ran this race twice on the old course and the new course is much nicer. Well the hill at 22 is just plain mean, but it is New Hampshire. I've run too many big races where you feel alone in a crowd. People are either plugged in or too into the "scene" to talk. Here everyone is friendly and you make friends with the support crews that keep leap-frogging the field. I've never not made new friends running this race. |
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