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May 7, 2024

Baton Rouge Beach Marathon Runner Comments

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Course 4.3

Organization 4.5

Spectators 2.9

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J. B. from Birmingham, Alabama (12/6/2010) "not recommended for full marathon" (about: 2010) 3 previous marathons \| 1 Baton Rouge Beach Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 1 After reading comments about 2009 having problems with water stations, I assumed that this would be corrected. The first half was well supported. However, two stations were gone on the second loop and one had just left small cups of water. Considering the warmer temperatures, this was not adequate. If you plan to run the full, plan to carry fluids.
Kathy Waldron from Wisconsin (12/6/2010) "Would love to run it again!" (about: 2010) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Baton Rouge Beach Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I did some driving to get to this race too (16-plus hours), coming from Wisconsin, but it was definitely worth it! I love the course set-up with doing 2 loops of the same. All of the volunteers were super friendly, packet-pickup was well-organized, and the shirts are great! The weather was an awesome 70 degrees or so at the finish, which is a real treat for a Wisconin runner in December! Thanks for a fantastic race!
J. S. from Rockville, Maryland (12/5/2010) "Well done, Baton Rouge!" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 2 Baton Rouge Beach Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 I did the BRBM the second time yesterday (I pulled out halfway last year due to injury). It's a great double-loop course, running through the LSU campus and skirting the shores of the lake. An egret walked in front of me - is that good luck? The course is well-marked, so that even the second loop is easy for runners to stay on course. The volunteers were wonderful; unfortunately there weren't enough of them, and one table on the second loop was unmanned (though that may not have been an official water stop in the first place). But there was plenty of food at the finish, at least after 4 hours. All in all, a great destination for 50-staters; it's only an hour's drive from New Orleans Airport, there are plenty of cheap hotels near the start, and the solid organization makes everyone feel at home.
s. l. from wichita, kansas (12/5/2010) "Most enjoyable race ever" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Baton Rouge Beach Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The Baton Rouge race was by far the most well planned run I have ever participated in. Registration was well organized by enthusiastic and friendly volunteers. The pre-race dinner featured a very tasty jambalaya. I also saw salad and pizza with an array of drinks to choose from. The organizers provided wonderful shuttles to and from the start and finish line from the Marriott Hotel. Before the race they had coffee available as well as an adequate number of porta-potties. The course was nice and scenic without much in the way of hills. At the finish there was a vast amount of tasty food and drinks. This could not have been a more enjoyable run. Also, along the route they had water/Gatorade stations fewer than every two miles.
C. T. from Cohoes, New York (12/5/2010) "G-R-E-A-T" (about: 2010) 50+ previous marathons \| 2 Baton Rouge Beach Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 If the weather gods are kind and you open yourself to the environs, the run around the lakes will offer you a sense of peace and serenity unparalleled by the big-city, urban-street marathons. If the crowd of half-marathoners distracts you from this opportunity to enjoy Mother Nature at her Baton Rouge finest, don't despair. The repeat second loop will offer you a quieter run. The well-marked course, with mile markers painted on the road as well as side of the road signage has more curves than a nest of snakes in a Louisiana bayou, so take advantage and run those tangents. The organization is top-notch. The RD deserves the award for "most accommodating." He's easy-going and unruffled, and has put together a team that keeps everything running smoothly, efficiently, and effectively. The pre-race Louisiana-style dinner at packet pick-up only whets the appetite for the Cajun food fest after you finish your event. Be sure to thank Chef Cecil for this unique southern culinary experience - if you can find him. He's onsite, but wears many other "hats" marathon day. The matching high-tech marathon shirt and medal sport the marathon's identifiable "chicken" logo and both are stand-out "brillant." Although fans, per se, are lacking, you'll have great fan support from the aid station volunteers, approximately every 1.5 miles. Yes, some are absent on the second loop (when was the last time you gave up your Saturday morning to pamper runners?) but there's no need to grouse; take that opportunity to enjoy the wildlife "fan" support, especially the stately cranes who stand statue-still in the lakes as they watch you run by. They were worth the five-star fan rating. Thank you to Craig and Dawn, Bill, Cecil, Shirley, Marsha and John for a great marathon weekend. See you next year.
Jeff Hunt from Senatobia, Mississippi (12/5/2010) "POST-RACE THE BEST OUT THERE" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 The course layout is great. I love the rolling hills. The problems are at the bridge at about mile 20. This should be cut down to one lane. Cars can't see oncoming traffic because of the grade. I came really close to getting hit. The other problem is the last turn to the straightaway. Since it is a double-loop, you have faster marathoners trying to make it through a small obstructed sidewalk filled with half-marathon walkers. NOT FUN. Other than these two areas, this was a good course. As far as organization, it couldn't get any better. The packet pick-up and mini-expo were well organized, and the food was a nice treat. The post-race FESTIVAL was unreal. With the tech-shirts, socks, gloves, and all of the food, food, and more food, I don't see how they made any money. Spectators get only three stars because of two of the water stations. The first was a small version of the Wellesley Girls at Boston, and the other was a group dressed up like cowboys with a big sign saying, "Save a horse; run a marathon." People in Baton Rouge are very lucky to have such a great running club.
L. C. from St. Louis, Missouri (12/4/2010) "Awesome marathon! One of the best-kept secrets!" (about: 2010) 3 previous marathons \| 1 Baton Rouge Beach Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Just completed the 2010 edition. This was my first BRBM. I am glad I drove 10 hours each way and across 5 states to get here. I take it the event has grown and undoubtedly will continue to draw more people, but organizers have kept pace. Registration and package pickup were easy. Course was well marked and volunteers and police to direct us were present where needed. It was an open course and you do have to pay attention for cars. Few supporters/spectators on the course, especially for the second loop of the marathon. Only suggestion is more porta-potties - especially at the start! Great job, Crazy Chickens!
M. K. from Baton Rouge (12/2/2010) "Full marathon not recommended" (about: 2009) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Baton Rouge Beach Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 3 It's good to do 2 laps of the same 1/2 marathon because it enables you to know what's ahead. However, on the second lap a lot of the fans were gone because the majority of runners are there for the 1/2. Some of the water stations were even abandoned towards the finish line and this was just 4 hours after the race started. Highly disorganized. A beautiful course around the lakes (if you're okay with running the same course twice).
john Holland from Philadelphia,pa (1/19/2010) "I do and I did" (about: 2009) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Baton Rouge Beach Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I am a marathon runner. Being a father of 4 and grandfather of 1 takes a lot of my time. Marathons are my time (3 to 4 hours), and all my time to be alone. Until I met Carla. Carla has been going to races with me for two years. In a dream, I saw The Baton Rouge Marathon as a new start in life. Everything was perfect. The pre-meal fellowship, team work of the crew and, of course, my 3:24 of nothing but fun running. Thank you, Baton Rouge Beach Marathon, for a wonderful race and a wonderful time. The marathon that will make you say, "I do!!!"
Ant Winters from Baton Rouge (12/29/2009) "Seemed less organized than the year before" (about: 2009) 6-10 previous marathons \| 2 Baton Rouge Beach Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 2 This was my second time running the BRBM (half). It seemed that there were fewer volunteers on the route and absolutely very few spectators (snow). The curves present a great challenge. The after party was improved in 2009. I would suggest that the organizers plan for at least a 3-5% overage in the swag planning for last-minute registers. The website is not fun; it's immature. Baton Rouge is becoming quite the little running city. Take this run more serious and it could become a premier race. Overall, I would recommend that you run it.

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