This was my first marathon after running a couple of halves. Overall, a nice course, with some challenging hills. I finished just under 5 hours due to injuring my foot, and my only knock on this marathon was the course was hard to follow near the end. It turns out this was because those directing the runners started to leave before then. Near mile 24 some runners took a shortcut as it wasn't clear where to go at a certain turn.

Nice post-race massages and plenty of goodies to replenish reserves. I'd consider running this one again.

I absolutely loved this race and had a PR! The people were amazing. The course was beautiful and the water and Gatorade were plentiful. I felt very well prepared and able to run my pace without being pushed or shoved.

The weather was perfect!

Thanks to all who helped make this happen!

I liked everything about this marathon. A front blew through the night before and left us rain-free and cool at the gun. Clouds started clearing at about 2 hrs. for a bit of an emotional boost, at the cost of being a little warm. With the exception of 2 or 3 miles, this was a beautiful tree-lined course. Rolling hills made it interesting. On-course support and sparse, but energetic, crowd support were great. Why complain about the medal? It's the experience that counts, and this was a good one. A big thank you to the organizers and the many friendly volunteers.

It was a perfect fall day for a run. Turn around at 13+/- miles leaves a bit to be desired, but I understand that may change. Great volunteers, well organized race. Look forward to next year.

This was my first marathon and I really enjoyed the experience. I thought the race was well organized and the course was scenic. There were some hills but it was doable. The water stations were well positioned and there was plenty of refreshments provided after the race. I liked the fact that the race included the half-marathon and the relay. Overall, a wonderful experience and I would do it again.

Well organized. Ever-cheerful volunteers offering encouraging words, great scenery along the ocean course, some rolling hills...

I enjoyed the scenic course through the city; some of the streets were busy, with very little support personnel. "A few rollings hills" may have been a slight understatement.

It might be nice to also have a shorter run/walk available to entice those who aren't able to enter either of the longer runs. Given the state of the waistlines in North America the fun/hype surrounding these events may give a lot more folks an attainable goal. A 5K could be completed before the half returned, if an hour was the longest time alloted for the participants.

In the Blue Nose Marathon, Halifax NS, there is also a "Kids Run" the day before the marathon, which has been hugely popular and growing by leaps and bounds every year. Great way to get the young involved in a fun/healthy lifestyle.

Overall, enjoyed the run, wonderful volunteers and community cheerleaders. Will be back again next year.

This was my first full marathon and it was wonderful! The Marathon walkers got an early start but with full course support including police presence at the tough street crossings. The course was well marked and the organization was great. I'll be back next year.

I thought the course was hilly, but I am from the Midwest. The roads were slanted and I was surprised by being forced off the roads by irate drivers on the course. Some people we had traveled with had to stop for 3 minutes while they let traffic through. The weather was nice, and since it was more of a family reunion, I did enjoy the day.

What a beautiful place for a marathon. The course was wondeful, the people cheering on the side of the road, handing out water and oranges (not even the official water stops, but their own driveways!) the trees, the weather. Our only problem was find a restaurant in the waterfront area that served pasta - next time we'll plan to attend the official spaghetti dinner.

The race was fast - running both the full and 1/2 marathon together, plus the relay runners, there seemed to be a LOT of people going really fast.

A great excuse for a Maine vacation, we had so much fun, we might have to make this an annual tradition!