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Boulder Backroads Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.1 
Organization 3.5 
Spectators 3.3
Number of comments: 89 [displaying comments 71 to 81]
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Rick Kerr from Ft Collins,CO
(10/3/2004)
 "Nearly Perfect" (about: 2004)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Boulder Backroads Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Okay, it might have been nice not to have to re-run over some of the same terrain, but that was a minor fault. Yes, this was a challenging course, but the luxury of running on dirt rather than asphalt made up for it. Very easy on the joints. Scenic pastoral surroundings (at one point about 20 horses, maybe taking a cue from all the runners, galloped across a meadow as the sun rose). Great organization; very enthusiastic and helpful volunteers and well-stocked and frequent aid stations. The running expo was a disappointment (too small; very few booths or 'freebies'). But this was not the case at the finish line. Lots of booths, music, food and drink, and fun wading in the reservoir. Parking is bad, of course, at the reservoir. I didn't understand why runners weren't shuttled from the outlying lot to the start rather than having to walk the mile or so. But, all in all, a fine race. | |
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Steve Schuman from Los Angeles, California
(10/3/2004)
 "Great Little Race for Experienced Runners" (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Boulder Backroads Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Beautiful course, about 20 miles of which is on dirt roads. Some rolling hills and 5,000 foot altitude mean that you're not going to run your best time, and it probably is not the ideal race for first-timers. The organization was excellent, and the people were friendly. I'll run this one again. | |
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J. L. from Colorado
(9/29/2004)
 "Disappointing course" (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Boulder Backroads Marathon
COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 For the life of me, I cannot come up with any good reasons why this course has so many 'out and back' miles on it. There are seemingly endless ways to go yet the race effectively provides nearly 18 miles of 'out and back' terrain. In case you haven't studied the course map carefully, you do a 10 mile 'out and back' beginning at mile 12 and then rejoin the first four miles and go back to the finish for a total of 18 'out and back' miles. If seeing all the people that are ahead of you doesn't bother you, then go for it. And apart from a few westerly views of North Arapaho Peak the venue could have easily been in Iowa or Kansas. There are ample spectators and well stocked aid stations. The nicest thing after the race was the Avery beer tent. Post race food was minimal. Was there even any music playing? I can't remmeber. This was definitely a 'been there, done that, ain't going back' race. | |
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B. G. from Boulder, Colorado
(9/27/2004)
"Outstanding support for final runners" (about: 2004)
First Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 After reading comments about other marathons here I would like to give a shoutout to this marathon's organizers for outstanding support for the final runners. Every aid station was manned, had plenty of Accelerade and water, fruit, pretzels, etc., and a far too chipper staff cheering us on. In fact that's why I gave the spectators two stars instead of just one (and remember these are dirt country roads with limited available parking on the few cross streets so spectator support will always be limited) - every aid station and intersection had at least a few people cheering us on even when the race was reduced to a few scattered walkers. | |
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J. R. from Albuquerque, NM
(10/13/2003)
"Genuine Challenge" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 A perfect early fall day and a wonderfully scenic course made for a great marathon experience! One warning though, the hills on this course are very real and unrelenting. The volunteers were wonderful and the aid stations were well equipped. All-in-all, a great experience that I will try again next year. | |
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K. K. from Chicago, Illinois
(10/5/2003)
"Great runner camaraderie" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my 15th marthon and I have never met such wonderful people to run with. They were all used to the altitude and hills and helped me run through them. As a runner from Chicago, I have to say I could not have made it without their support. I recommend everyone go and enjoy the wonderful course and supportive runners. | |
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T. K. from Colorado Springs, CO
(9/30/2003)
"Great race and support!" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was a first class race from start to finish. Very well organized on a scenic course with frequent aid stations. Additionally, sponsor support was exceptional. | |
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T. D. from Denver, CO
(9/28/2003)
 "Great day for a run" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 2 Traffic into the course needs major work. I ran the 1/2 and the course was much more difficult than I thought it would be, and finishing up a slight hill is not ideal. Possibly starting the race in time waves would help to alleviate the runner congestion that occured for at least 2 miles. Overall, a decent race for those who like lots of runners around them and are not going for a PR. | |
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Mike Schwartz from Sacramento, CA
(6/10/2003)
 "Love the dirt roads!" (about: 2000)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 I ran Boulder Backroads in both '99 (inaugural) and 2000, but then moved to Sacramento. Otherwise, I would be back every year. Even the snow and mud in 2000 did not detract from the experience. I will surely run BB again! | |
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R. L. from Pueblo, CO
(2/22/2003)
"Loved it !" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I had a great run. Beautiful views. I can't say enough about the volunteers; the aid stations were well staffed. This was appreciated given the hot day. Tough hill at mile 20. I'd recommend this one to anyone. |
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