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May 3, 2024

Valley Harvest Marathon Runner Comments

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Course 3.8

Organization 4.0

Spectators 3.5

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C. C. from Halifax (5/30/2006) "A quiet country run in the Annapolis valley" (about: 2005) 2 previous marathons \| 1 Valley Harvest Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 I ran my first half marathon in the Valley Harvest in 2005. The course is quite flat, which I liked as a first-timer, but with very few spectators and miles of unchanging countryside, you really have to draw inspiration from within. It is also run on a slanted road, which many find stressful on the joints. I was told that many who run the full marathon here end up injuring themselves as a result of this slant. I would run it again, though, as the drive through the valley at Thanksgiving is beautiful, and the event has a friendly, small-town feel that I like.
H. W. from Annapolis Valley (10/10/2005) "great course with beautiful fall scenery" (about: 2005) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Valley Harvest Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was my first running event, and I opted for the half marathon. The course was very similar to the kind on which I train routinely. It would have been nice to not have to worry about traffic as I had to pass on the shoulder at times. Organization was great, there was lots of recovery food and drinks, and I love the shirt and zipper pull. It would have been helpful to have provided a measurements guide when ordering shirts as mine is too big! Oh well! This run gave me great confidence to attend another event and I will be back next year, hopefully not in the rain.
Kate Cuvelier from Calgary, AB (7/27/2005) "My Favorite Marathon!" (about: 2002) 6-10 previous marathons \| 2 Valley Harvest Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I absolutely loved running this marathon, and actually qualified for the Boston Marathon with it. It's a beautiful and relaxing run and I find that I'm missing the breathtaking scenery of the fall season out on the East Coast.
J. M. from Halifax Nova Scotia (10/12/2004) "People, hills good. Traffic bad." (about: 2004) First Marathon COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 First marathon. :) The course was great, beautiful scenery, and the people of Kentville were wonderful. It seemed every other house had a driveway full of people cheering you on. Very tame course with few hills - fewer than my most modest training route. The only down side was the traffic. The route was not closed to cars, and the edge of the road was not well paved and on a bad slant at spots. Any attempt to run closer to the (more even) middle of the road was met with hostility by the local drivers. They were not afraid to buzz very close at highway speeds to try push you back to the side... My second marathon will definitely be one that is closed to traffic.
Patrick Bergin from PEI (10/11/2004) "Small marathon, enjoyable experience." (about: 2004) First Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 First marathon experience, doesn't have the electrifying atmosphere of a larger event but is well organized and well run with a friendly atmosphere. Small but supportive crowds. I felt the only significant shortcoming in this run was that there were way too few mile markers. No medal. Thanks for a good first marathon experience.
Donald Stephens from Stratford PEI (10/11/2004) "Attractive locale for autumn marathon" (about: 2004) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Valley Harvest Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 4 Course is out and back and traffic courteous except for a 4X4 that won a game of chicken with me (you want to run near the center as in places the road is severely slanted). Organization fine but no medal!! This is enough for me not to run it again. And why do organizers still give out cotton shirts. The shirts are advertisement loaded but make them wicking so they are actually wearable when running and the advertisements get seen. Spectators are friendly though sparse in rural areas.
Paul Felton from Vancouver, Canada (10/6/2004) "Decent marathon; good for a PB" (about: 2003) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Valley Harvest Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 I enjoyed the feeling of a small marathon; however, there wasn't much swag for entering and the community after seemed to disperse quite quickly. The course was good with little to no traffic, but there wasn't much scenery for the runners especially considering the area. A beautiful day though!
Elita Rahn from Corner Brook NL or Saint John NB (9/20/2004) "Great First Marathon" (about: 2003) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Valley Harvest Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 I really enjoyed this marathon (it was my first marathon). The fresh country air and the warm Annapolis Valley was incredibly beautiful and inspiring. Despite not having awards or long drawn out banquets, I still think it was a great race, and the pumpkin people of Kentville were FANTASTIC!
D. M. from Eastern , Nova Scotia (6/8/2004) "The course was very flat, great marathon course." (General Comments) 6-10 previous marathons \| 3 Valley Harvest Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 4 When I read the bad reviews above, I was a little shocked. All the runners that I have talked to loved it, can't wait to do it again. There are not a lot of cars, and the ones that are there are mostly support cars for the runners. More water stops would have been nice but, are there ever enough??? It's a great first-time marathon, it's a great 'personal best' type marathon. It really is a marathon for everyone to enjoy.
e. r. from moncton, n.b. (6/1/2004) "Don't believe I would run this again" (about: 2003) 1 previous marathon COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 1 It was not very well attended by the town of Kentville. The road was very uneven and was not closed to traffic. There were no finisher's medals or certificates. There was very little in the way of food. I was disappointed in this race as some folks had said it was a well organized run. I do not think I will run this race again. The villagers could have cared less.

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