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Toronto Waterfront Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.0 
Organization 4.1 
Spectators 3.4
Number of comments: 228 [displaying comments 61 to 71]
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S. M. from Ottawa, Canada
(9/30/2008)
 "Better organization needed" (about: 2008)
11-50 previous marathons
| 3 Toronto Waterfront Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 2 This was my 15th marathon. I thought they had too many water stations from 20K to 30K. I also had a beef with them telling me at 40K there would be no more water stations - and then finding one at 41K! Great volunteers and the bands were fun. More spectators would be nice. - Sanjay | |
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R. W. from Toronto
(9/29/2008)
 "Flat and Fun" (about: 2008)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Toronto Waterfront Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Very well organized, down to the details of having enough toilets, enough food at the end, etc.... Very flat course, nice view of the lake most of the time, including a six-mile stretch through a park surrounded by the lake on three sides. Great finish line, but not many spectators along the route. Overall, very good. But I don't have much experience. | |
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J. C. from St. Catharines, ON
(9/19/2008)
"Nice city, nice run!!" (about: 2005)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Toronto Waterfront Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 This race normally has nice weather. Well organized, and I love the website and the newsletters with all the updates. The course is nice, although they seem to change it often. The course volunteers are more than great, but not many spectators in between. The worst part was between miles 20-24, running under the Gardiner Expressway with few runners and fewer spectators. The last couple of miles were good. | |
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m. w. from ontario
(2/11/2008)
 "Seems always to have good weather for running" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 2 Toronto Waterfront Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Have run Scotia twice and both times the weather has been excellent. Good weather and a fast course. What is there to complain about?!?! There is a good quality running expo, and a real attempt by the organizers to make this first-class. The record for the fastest marathon on Canadian soil was set in 2007 - proof of this effort. Also, the effort to put it live on CBC Country Canada and on the internet was a good idea. There are good groupings of people along the way (in the neighborhood cheering sections where mini-parties are going on) mixed with long stretches of loneliness (just you and the other runners). The mass start with the half marathoners make for a crowded first 5K, but the road widens to make the running masses less of an issue after that. Great to see the lead runners at several spots along the way as the course loops back (boy, are they fast and quiet). Next year there is a slight course change. The start and finish will be at Nathan Phillips Square (city hall by the Eaton Centre), which will mean more room at the start and finish line... but also a bit more of an incline on the final stretch (still not as far north as the finish for the Toronto Marathon later in October). All in all, a good marathon... working to be better. | |
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j. t. from Melbourne, Australia
(10/18/2007)
"Could be more entertaining" (about: 2007)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Toronto Waterfront Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 4 I came to this race with high hopes, having heard there would be bands on the course and other entertainment. I was also lured by the idea of running by the water in a beautiful waterside city. Well, toronto is indeed a beautiful city but I was a touch disappointed with the lack of musical support along the way. As I ran by most of the bands seemed to be taking a break, the Cossack dancers were taking a break, and even the cheerleaders were not very active. I would say I was running in the densest part of the field at 4 hours to 4.30 pace. The route does follow the water quite bit but the only really special part is between kms 28 to 31 when you are out on the promontory in the national park area. The rest of the time you are on wide roads and not all that close to the water. | |
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Jim Daigneau from Calgary, AB, Canada
(10/17/2007)
"Great race course, flat and enjoyable!" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Toronto Waterfront Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 Toronto is my hometown so really looked forward to having the opportunity to return east and run on familiar turf on a flat, scenic race course. Course along the Toronto waterfront heading west to Humber Bay and back east along the Lakeshore to the Beaches area did not disappoint AND weather was awesome (sunny & warm). My only criticism is that for a 'big city' race the race medals were kind of disappointing this year compared to those I've received at other marathons such as Chicago Lasalle, Napa Valley and Seattle/ Bellevue Seafair races. Even Queen City race in Regina, SK last year offered a nicer finishers medal (go figure?). Kudos to the organizers for a quality, flat and fast race course and the enthusiasm of the volunteers along the race course. Enjoyed my experience in the GTA/ TO! Hope to be back soon :) | |
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Jim Yanaway from San Antonio, Texas
(10/12/2007)
"Well-run marathon" (about: 2007)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Toronto Waterfront Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first Canadian marathon. The organizers did a great job from the expo, to the race, to the post-race party. Unlike this year's Chicago Marathon there were plenty of water and Gatorade at all of the stops. The enthusiastic volunteers made it easier to run the final miles. The post-race party at Milestones was enjoyable. The winner of the marathon, John Kelai, was so friendly and gladly signed autographs and posed for pictures. | |
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S. M. from Canada
(10/24/2006)
"Nice, flat course for a first marathon" (about: 2006)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Toronto Waterfront Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I enjoyed my first-marathon experience and I think that it is in part because of this race. It was a nice, flat course (a little boring but at least there were no hills) and the volunteers were terrific. The race and race expo were well organized. Overall it was a great experience. | |
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D. W. from Talking Rock, Georgia, USA
(10/7/2006)
"Well organized race and nice place to visit" (about: 2006)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Toronto Waterfront Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 This was my 4th marathon. I was looking forward to visiting Toronto. I was not disappointed. Being from the US, I appreciated the mile markers, but I so wish the US would go metric! The course was interesting and I enjoyed every mile. The expo was great and I really enjoyed hearing John Bingham speak at the expo and the pasta dinner, although the food was quite disappointing. We stayed at the race host hotel and there were many casual dining restaurants in the immediate vicinity. The entire experience was memorable. The size of the full 'thon is moderate, along the lines of Rocket City or Portland, ME. I'd do it again, but there are so many I haven't run yet, so I don't know if I'll get back to this one or not. | |
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d. g. from Toronto
(10/5/2006)
"Still One Of My Favorite Races" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
| 6+ Toronto Waterfront Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was my sixth consecutive year running the half marathon here. The organization is still very smooth and professional. The weather in September in Toronto is quite reliable. The course is flat and fast. Personally I feel the only drawback of this race is that the course is not hideous, but it certainly doesn't show off Toronto's best features. All in all, if you were thinking of visiting Toronto for a race weekend, I believe this is the best one to choose. |
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