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Marathon by the Sea Runner Comments
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Course 3.8 
Organization 4.5 
Spectators 3.3
Number of comments: 26 [displaying comments 21 to 26]
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L. M. from Bedford, NS
(8/11/2003)
 "Fantastic experience for my first marathon." (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I have one suggestion for next year: If the sponsoring hotel (I stayed at the Delta Brunswick) could make an exception of a later checkout so that the runners could go back to their room and have a quick shower after the run, that would be fantastic. | |
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N. J. from Halifax, Nova Scotia - Canada
(8/11/2003)
 "Great Half-Marathon Race" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was a great event despite the weather. I ran the half-marathon as part of my training for the marathon in Washington, DC. It was a great workout, as there were a lot of hills on the course. Great job Saint John!!!! | |
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A Runner from North Carolina
(9/4/2002)
"Lovely spot for a summer marathon" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Runners World did a very nice article for them. The people are incredibly friendly. The festival by the sea on the same weekend is a nice plus. The course, however, is hilly and not as picturesque as one might imagine. The stretch out in 'lonelyville' is hot and a bit boring. All in all, it still is a heck of a bargain, put on by a city who really wants your business. The whole experience was a nice vacation for us. | |
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A Runner from Moncton, N.B. Canada
(8/21/2001)
"THE SUMMER MARATHON TO RUN" (General Comments)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This race has it all. I've run the marathon-2001, 5 miler-2000 and half-marathon -1996-98(P.B.)-99, and it is hard to find a better organized event anywhere. The Bay of Fundy breeze makes it cooler than in-land during summer (although this year was the exception). Gold-marathon;silver-half; bronze-5 miler medals to all finishers. 1000 runners from 8 provinces, 17 US states, and as far as the UK, Italy & Albania took part this year. Rated BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK IN NORTH AMERICA, 4th top destination in Canada & 8th Best small marathon in North America by 'Ultimate Guide to Marathons- 2000'. Here the volunteers will secure you to a safe course, water/all-sports/sponge station every 2 miles, finishers medal, great T-shirt, pre-pasta supper with live band entertainment, pizza party for whole family afterwards at pool-side of the Canada Games Aquatic centre (Olympic-size pool, slides, kiddie pools), free babysitting at the YMCA,free photo line finish, finishers certificate, championship timing, Boston qualifier, Kids Microthon day before (free), and draw prizes incl. 10 - 100$ gift certificates, 10 New Balance running shoes, 10 Timex Watches at award ceremonies. More draw prizes at pasta supper- Timex watches, Runner's World caps, duffle bags etc...for 38$ CANADA entry fee. Runner's World did cover the event this year so look for exposé in future issues. They don't call it 'A RUNNING ODYSSEY' for nothing. Now, what other race would send you a Christmas card to send you greetings and hope that you are running well. This is a Marathon with a 'HEART'. | |
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A Runner from Houston, Texas
(6/25/2001)
"Great organization and post-race facilities" (General Comments)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This is a great race. The pre-race pasta party is nice and the use of the Aquatic Centre on race day is perfect for entertaining the kids. I've run the 1/2 marathon three years now and really enjoy the semi-hilly course through the city. Spectators and volunteers are both very supportive. | |
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A Runner from St. Andrews, N.B. Canada
(4/23/2000)
 "Rated 'Best Bang for your Buck' by the book" (about: 1999)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Small but growing marathon with over 500 entrants. You will be well taken care of before, during and after. Free use of the Canada Games Aquatic center is a great for family & friends after the race, plus all the food and drink you can take! Nice family atmosphere. |
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