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Course 4.2 
Organization 4.8 
Spectators 3.5
Number of comments: 76 [displaying comments 71 to 76]
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A Runner from Rochester , Minnesota
(6/17/2002)
 "Flat, friendly, well organized, run in farmland" (General Comments)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 Extremely well organized small marathon. Packet pickup is easy and efficient. Limited hotel/motel availability so would reserve a room early. Course is relatively flat with some very minor small rises, cannot even classify as hills. Definitely one of the most efficiently organized small marathons that I have participated in. Only one small comment to the organizers I would recommend they increase the size of the finishers medallion, when I work so hard to finish a marathon I would have appreciated a little larger finishers medal. The one given out is well done but rather small. Overall I would give a very high rating to this marathon. Would highly recommend for individuals looking for a small, fast, flat and runner friendly marathon. | |
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Bill Diesslin from Ames, Iowa
(6/16/2002)
"Great Iowa Marathon" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 The folks in Storm Lake/Marathon, IA, have worked hard to put on a very fun and well organized race. All negatives previously reported about this race have been corrected with the exception of the ever unpredicatable Iowa weather. Course is well staffed and I never felt alone. No traffic on the roads except an occasional ambulance or sheriff's motorcycle looking after the participants. Water stops (with sports drink & ice) every 2.5 miles until mile 20, every mile after that. Much to my surprise, there is lots to see and do in Marathon to keep your family occupied. They serve breakfast and lunch (all you can eat), set up some amusements for kids (free) and offered horse drawn trolley rides to a local railroad museum (again, free). The crowd was sparse, but very supportive. One old woman in Marathon sits on her porch with a bell and rings it as you run past. I thought the whole thing was a riot. Being a small race, Marathon to Marathon will never offer the crowd and excitement of world class events; however, it is able to provide some real hometown perks unavailable anywhere. I will definately be back again. | |
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A Runner from Los Angeles, California
(6/16/2002)
 "This is a perfect course for first timers." (about: 2002)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I selected this as the course for my first marathon because it was flat. I was pleased to find the event well run and well staffed. Lois does a nice job putting this event together (she is a fan of marathons and you can tell this event is her pride and joy). This small town feel was very nice. I was impressed with the small but encouraging crowd at the end (nice job - city of Marathon). The city of Storm Lake (the start point) is a charming little town. We enjoyed our stay here (nice lake - beautiful old homes). Overall great job. This is not a big city marathon - but that can have it's advantages. | |
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Jason Cogdill from Dunlap, Iowa
(5/7/2002)
 "Quiet Run through the Country" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 This was my first marathon, since this one I have ran three others. High points are definitely few turns, small to nonexistent hills, and great organization. Unfortunately compared to other races the Aid stations are spread a little far apart and since it is through the country side there are little fans around. In response to another comment, I smelled no odors that are sometimes associated with farm communities. This is a June race so the heat can be a factor, 2001 it wasn't too bad though. I do plan on returning to this one. | |
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A Runner from Denver, CO
(8/28/2001)
"Feel great about my first marathon experience" (about: 2000)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 Although this course will never be known for its spectacular views, I did thoroughly enjoy my first marathon. The crowd participation needs to be worked on, but the small-town feeling was nice and people were more than friendly! The course also allows your family and friends to travel with you and see you at many different points which helps mentally. I met a number of great runners on this race and would do it again! Thanks Storm Lake, Iowa! | |
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A Runner from Suburb of Minneapolis, MN USA
(8/17/2000)
 "Flat,Country Course; Small-Sized Race" (General Comments)
COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 1 (Run in 97.) Not bad effort by organizers/volunteers. Basics are covered. Summer heat can be a factor Point-to-point course, with few turns, runs through rural areas with no real shade, but fortunately pig manure smell not as bad as anticipated. Some have called course 'boring.' Limited lodging near start in Storm Lake; reserve room early or prepare for some race-morning travel. Good for runners, bad for spectators... in 97, course was closed to traffic, making it difficult for spectators to follow along. Given local traffic at that time, more-open roads wouldn't unduly stress runners. Showers available at finish area. Maybe take along/make arrangements for extra fluids (# of aid stations might not be sufficient for those finishing >4 hr). Marathon relay concurrent. |
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