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GO! St. Louis Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 3.9 
Organization 3.9 
Spectators 3.5
Number of comments: 357 [displaying comments 351 to 356]
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A Runner from Marylebone, England
(7/3/2001)
 "Surprisingly Impressed!!!" (about: 2000)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I decided to run St. Louis because I didn't want to put up with the crowds in Chicago. The course, support, and overall organization of the race was top-notch. I expected some 'hic-cups' in the event but I didn't see one. I hope to return in 2001 as well. | |
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A Runner from Belleville, IL
(5/11/2001)
"A good race, but hilly so be prepared." (about: 2000)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was an excellent marathon. No waiting at porta-johns along the course. Water stations were adequate. There were more hills than I expected so if you're training for this, be sure to be ready for some hills. This was a smaller, more intimate marathon ( if a marathon can be intimate) than the only other one I've done, the 'Flying Pig' but I think it was just as well run. I plan to run it again in 2001. | |
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A Runner from St. Louis, MO
(11/3/2000)
"Excellent." (about: 2000)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This is my third time running this event. I've run it twice for 'fun' and this time to qualify for Boston, so I can say it really meets everyone's needs. If you want to chat while you run you will find lots of great company, but if you want to race the clock you can do that too: you won't be bumping into people, the organization is outstanding, and the spectator support is very good. The old course was definitely easier (fewer hills), but things must change. I've also run NY and SF: NY does have more music and bands on the route (but what a traffic jam); SF is beautiful (but seriously hilly). St. Louis pulls it all together. | |
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JJones from Maryland
(10/17/2000)
"First-Class Event" (General Comments)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my first trip to St. Louis and I wasn't disappointed. The course was challenging without being overly difficult. The loop course allowed me to see many beautiful parts of the city. St. Louis is a big city with a small-town charm. The volunteers, spectators and members of the St. Louis Track Club went out of their way to be friendly and gracious hosts! I would definitely run this marathon again! | |
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Ski from O'Fallon, IL
(10/16/2000)
 "Great First Year Marathon" (about: 2000)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 After a one year layoff, a 'new' St. Louis marathon was run in 2000. I never ran the 'old' race so can't compare, but this race went well for a first year event. It was very organized, incredibly well marked, and seemed to go off without a hitch (except for the rain!). My only complaint is I found the course to be a bit boring. I'd definitely recommend this marathon, but with a warning. Most people think of St. Louis as 'flat'. I'd describe this course as fairly hilly. | |
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A Runner from Columbus, Ohio
(10/7/2000)
"A true 'People's' race, just like the old days!" (General Comments)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 The St. Louis Marathon is truly a 'people's' race. The course is outstanding. The race is made for all levels of runners...no huge crowds to slow you down, but plenty of people to run with at all times. And, the City of St. Louis is a place where it is easy to get around, lots to do and see and a fun attmosphere. |
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