This was a race that made the most of its assets. It was my first visit to GB - a small, industrial city that, on this day, was also cold, cloudy and windy. Not the best ingredients for a top-notch marathon; but the whole event exuded tremendous spirit. The expo and pasta dinner were surprisingly strong; a large percentage of residents braved the weather to cheer on runners and the volunteer turnout was impressive. Marshals did a great job managing a twisty course with start line surrounded by construction barrels. And the event played to its strengths, fully leveraging Lambeau Field, bratwurst and beer.

Clearly not the best marathon experience I've ever had, but it wasn't bad either. Green Bay is definitely a football town and it showed just about everywhere we went. I thought the expo was nice and the overall start/finish layout seemed to be well planned and laid out. The course, while mostly flat, wasn't one of the most scenic I've ever run on, but it was well marked. It seemed like feast or famine when it came to spectators with only moderate cheering and encouragement where you did find them. The thing that bothered me the most was the overall quietness of most of the runners around me during the first half of the race. This is normaly when most runners seem the most chatty - it seemed hard to get anyone to say more than a couple of words. Thankfully some of the full marathon runners were a little more open to conversation during the last miles when it was really starting to get tough. I liked this marathon and I could do it again someday, but I'll definitely bring friends for more light-hearted joking and banter along the way.

This was a really good experience. (I PR'ed!) Good expo, and great location (hotels and restruants are plentiful). Course is a nice flat-fast mix of residential and river trail - you never get too bored before the scenery changes. Would have been a GREAT finish line party, if the weather would have warmed up! Also, the lap around Lambeau is great; just wish the Jumbo-tron had been on! No finisher shirt; just a cotton shirt - too bad.

I ran it last year also, and the changes in the course made a big difference. You can tell when an event has its act together just by looking at the signs, the volunteers, and the set-up the day before the event. This marathon has its act together! It's so well organized, clean, and easy to follow. There is nothing to get confused about during the entire weekend, and I'll be back next year! Great pacing work also.

I had the pleasure of finishing this race with a 17-minute PR and big BQ time. The course is mainly flat and fast, with no crowding. The highlight was running through Lambeau Field before, pushing the final .2 miles to the finish.

The spectators, while sparse in areas, are enthusiastic, and there was music in 6 locations throughout the course, which pepped things up.

Two ways to improve would be a technical t-shirt vs. cotton and more food for the marathoners. I was a 3:39 finisher and things were sparse due to the half and 5K finishers. Neither of these would deter me from recommending this race to as many people as possible.

Put it on your list.

I ran a PR on this course last year! It's fast and flat: the course changed a bit from '05, and I thought it was for the better!!

I signed up late this year, but hotels were still available: I ended up at a new Country Inn and Suites across the belt line. My husband was able to drive me right up to the front of the expo/starting area to drop me off on race morning.

Again, the spectators and workers were so positive and helpful: I felt I had to thank each one as I went past! They truly made me feel as important as if I had been an elite runner.

Running through Lambeau and high-fiving my step-son and husband as they leaned down from the stands to cheer me on was the coolest feeling I've ever experienced as a runner. Another unique touch this year was the GB cheerleaders cheering ME on as I passed them into and out of the stadium. It actually made me laugh... no easy feat at mile 25++!!

The music was better this year too, as were the cool blue shoeprint t-shirts and the congratulatory finish photo card that came in the mail.

This marathon just keeps getting better with each year. I can't wait to run it again in '07!! (Oh, and p.s. Thank you to the spectators who gave me the green and gold beads just before mile 25.... What a cool and unexpected souvenir!)

The expo was fun and the pasta dinner was excellent. Course was flat and scenic. Plenty of spectators and volunteers from beginning to end. Water stops were well organized and plentiful. I'm a slow runner but even when I finished (5:25), the finish line support was also plentiful and well organized. Loved the trek around hallowed Lambeau Field. We stayed at the Holiday Inn, which was 1 block from the start line, so that worked out well. This is a point-to-point race and we had friends, so I couldn't comment on what the bus ride was like back to the hotel. I've done two Chicago Marathons and highly recommend this event.

I enjoyed toeing the start line with my wife and daugter who were running the half. My dad also ran the 5K, so there is a distance for all. Highlights included, the instant text message updates you had available, splits at every mile, plentiful water/Gatorade/Gu stations, friendly volunteers, beer at the finish and massages in such a short wait. I enjoyed the mix of residential and commercial areas of the course. I would suggest t-shirts that don't look like credit card company freebies, and nicer medals that distinguish Green Bay in some way and a bigger expo. This is organized like a big-city marathon, so I felt like I got a bargain (low entry fees, relatively inexpensive hotels, restaurants, etc.).

Ok, forget it... have you all gotten your race postcard?! I got mine today and it was awesome. I know it sounds silly but it's the coolest one I've ever gotten (and I really don't care about stuff like that). It's personalized with one of your marathon photos on the front amidst a caricature of Green Bay around it and your finishing time displayed really nicely on the back. Although it's a very minor thing it's another unexpected perk of this race.

This was my first marathon and most everything about this marathon was perfect! The Green Bay Marathon gave me such a great experience that I will most likely run more marathons. IT WAS GREAT!! I loved the Chip Mats every Mile!! Spectators were Awesome and very encouraging, especially the guy that was at 3 different mile markers, that called out everyone by their number and gave encouragement. Thank you so much to all the volunteers, there were absolutely fantastic! Water stations and Port-a-potties were plentiful and well placed.

The only negatives was the approx. 5 Miles running along the river trail. It got to be secluded and boring after awhile. Another negative which doesnt have to do with the race organizers but the fact that the hotels would not let us take showers or have a late check out. The last negative is the bands that were supposed to be playing every mile for the last 4-5 miles. There was 1 band and that was it...being a first timer at that point in the race I really was looking forward to the band excitement, as I was starting to hit the wall HARD!! Will run again. A+++++