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May 17, 2024

Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon Runner Comments

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Course 4.6

Organization 4.4

Spectators 3.5

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V. C. from Athens, GA (11/13/2004) "What a wonderful run!" (about: 2004) 2 previous marathons \| 1 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This is my third marathon. The weather was just perfect for running (50-55 deg and a nice cool breeze) and the course was beautiful. Just watch out as there are some filled in potholes that make the streets uneven at certain parts. I set a PR by 49 minutes!!!!!!!!!
T. G. from Raleigh, North Carolina (8/24/2004) "almost perfect fall race" (about: 2002) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 I ran this marathon in 2002 and really enjoyed the experience. The course gets a five even though the last couple of miles are run on the side of a road. Organization would get a five except the directions to the start are a little iffy. Luckily most of the cars in that area in the morning are going to the race. Spectators are not the most numerous but they are among the - if not the best. The battlefield is gorgeous, especially at that time of the year. I generally do not like a double-looped course, but this one is good enough to do twice. If you are looking for a small-sized fall marathon and appreciate quality as much as quantity, I would strongly consider this race.
R. R. from Atlanta (7/9/2004) "My Hands-Down Favorite!" (General Comments) 11-50 previous marathons \| 4-5 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 By far, my favorite marathon course. Hope to keep coming back. Held at a nice time of year - usually dry and not too hot or cold. No real hills. Love the open country running. Also, the best marathon T-shirts I have seen and an attractive medal too. I left a jacket there and the race director was nice enough to mail it back to me.
D. T. from Nashville, TN (4/30/2004) "Beautiful, You are running in a park." (about: 2003) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 Chickamauga was my second marathon. I know some do not prefer looped courses but this one is worth it because you are running through the battlefield. It is a small marathon but well organized for the size. Spectators are sparse but enthusiastic. One plus is that personal spectators can see you a lot. My wife watched the start, moved to one location, saw me three times, and then saw the finish. I highly recommend this race.
D. H. from Alabama (12/11/2003) "The best of nature, and a good job for a small rac" (about: 2003) COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 This was my first year at Chickamauga, but it won't be my last. The course was beautiful!!! You don't have big crowds and there aren't all the amenities of a big race, but these folks do a really good job. Good medal, good shirt, what more can you ask for! It worked to our advantage to drive up the day before, go through the course, and find the starting line. You won't get many split times and I was never really sure which mile marker we were passing, but then again, I was there for the sheer enjoyment of the race and not trying to set any new PB's. So, leave your watch at home and enjoy the view.
C. M. from Pensacola, Florida (11/30/2003) "Beautiful & Historic" (about: 2003) COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my 39th marathon and am sure it will be a favorite. The weather was perfect, fall colors were beautiful and the monuments magnificant. Although I am not much of a Civil War buff, after running through this battleground, I had to stop at the visitor's center and buy a couple books. Even though there are several loops in the park, at no time did the course get boring. There were quite a few spectators and lots of scenic spots for your fans to watch and cheer as you went by. A good family event. This is a great fall marathon thatI highly recommend.
Mel White from Georgia USA (11/22/2003) "A Wooded Race for Non-Trail Runners" (about: 2003) COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 The course was changed in 2003, and from other people who've done it, the new one is an improvement. Because the main complaint I'd heard about this race was that the start was hard to find, we made sure to check out to go from the host hotel to the start, which is now at a Baptist Church in Chickamauga. The course is an out-and-back with a double loop in the middle. I think this actually helped me. First time around I was waiting for this series of hills but nothing seemed to be as bad as the ones on my training runs here in Georgia. This cheered me up considerably, and the second loop around seemed to be shorter, though I may have been going slower. Although the race on the whole was well organized and had plenty of support and aid stations, I feel that it could have been better with the mile markers and split times. While the mile markers for the 10 mile race were huge, tall, white and hard to miss, the ones for the marathon were short, squat, little, dark blue things. Sometimes they were on the left hand side of the road, other times they were on the right. I missed seeing several of them, including the one at the first mile. Also, there were supposed to be split times given at miles 1, 5, 10, 13.1, 15, 20 and 25 (according to the race brochure). I didn't see mile one or anyone giving split times there, and there was someone at 10, but no one at 5, 13.1, or 25 (I saw the markers for these and there was no one around); there were splits given at miles 10 and 20. My only other complaint about race organization was that at one point on the loop the volunteers who were checking race number (to prevent cheating) practically made me stop so that they could write down my number. This happened not once but four times. But the course was great; very nice with fall foliage and lots to see. The medals are substantial, heavy and aesthetically pleasing; the shirt design is nice (no ads). If you want to be in the woods but don't want to do a trail marathon, try this one.
M. W. from Georgia (11/17/2003) "Great little marathon" (about: 2003) COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Fantastic race. This course is flat and fast through a low-traffic, scenic area. The supporters were few, but very enthusiastic. The aid stations were fine and had a variety of items for the runners. The medal and t-shirt were very nice. It was only my fourth marathon, but it's my favorite so far.
Craig Smith from Springfield, Illinois, USA (11/16/2003) "Highly recommended for first-timer or veteran " (about: 2003) COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This small (274 finishers) marathon is one of the best I've run. The organizers really care, and it shows. I emailed a couple different questions in the weeks before the race, and got very prompt replies. The course has some gently rolling hills, but nothing ferocious. Water stops are perfect. Seems like they are manned by high school runners. Spectators can drive to a spot on the course, and by walking short distances, can see their runners 4 times, and still drive back to the finish line before the runner gets there.
S. H. from North Alabama (11/10/2003) "What an experience!" (about: 2003) COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Several people had recommended this race for my first marathon, and they were right. The course was incredible, and the support was fantastic. I can't imagine having a better experience.

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