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Callaway Gardens Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.2 
Organization 3.7 
Spectators 2.3
Number of comments: 76 [displaying comments 21 to 31]
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T. W. from Woodstock, GA
(2/2/2011)
 "Put this one on your calendar" (about: 2011)
1 previous marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 This was an outstanding race (60-degree temps in January don't hurt). The course was outstanding and ran easier than the Garmin would suggest. I really liked all of the water stops and friendly people. Calling out your name and home city as you crossed the finish line was a very nice touch - made me chuckle after 26 miles!! We also appreciated the pass to tour the attractions in CG after race packet pickup. Great race; I will do this one again. | |
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T. W. from McCordsville, Indiana
(1/31/2011)
 "Excellent small marathon" (about: 2011)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Callaway Gardens Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I was very impressed with this race for as small as it was. It's not much of an expo at packet pick-up; however, packet pick-up was really quick and easy, and race day pick-up was offered as well! The course was pretty flat, with small, rolling hills and two fairly large ones. The course was absolutely gorgeous! It was two laps around Callaway Gardens so the entire time you're running through the woods and around lakes. I would definitely recommend this race to anyone wanting a small, picturesque marathon. | |
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H. S. from Atlanta, GA
(1/30/2011)
 "Beautiful course, but don't expect much else..." (about: 2011)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Callaway Gardens Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 1 The course is beautiful, albeit demanding. I would come back for the scenery alone. However, only as a nice, long run with nice company. I would not race it. At every single aid station, it was necessary to come to a stop to pick a water at the table. In the second loop, there often wasn't anyone anywhere near the table, and first loop they were so overly pressed (maybe I should get some family to volunteer next year?) that they were still filling water bottles. Also, the information given through the race website was sparse. The start went off well. The weather was perfect this year, but they have an open tent to stay warm years when it is not. At the finish line, they call your name out, which is a very nice touch. There were stretches along the course where I was worried I'd gone off course until I saw the small mile sign. I like small races, but this is extreme. There is NO chip timing. Do not expect any spectators. Do not expect your water handed to you. Do not expect cheers except at the finish line. However, as I mentioned, I'd go just for the beautiful course and the other stuff to do at Callaway - especially now that I "know" the information that is lacking ahead of time. | |
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k. m. from GA
(2/26/2010)
"A very nice run" (about: 2010)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Callaway Gardens Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Instead of repeating what everyone has said, I would only add a precaution: don't have a medical problem, as I did not see any medical personnel anywhere. (That does not mean that they were not there; I just did not see them.) I have been to the small events and at least they have someone on a bike or something. Anyway, a nice run... kind of like a large training run. | |
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Deushane John from Alpharetta, GA
(2/6/2010)
"Terrific, well organized race; fairly flat course." (about: 2010)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Callaway Gardens Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Beautiful setting (even in winter) and a fabulously organized race. Plenty of water, Gatorade stops and supportive volunteers throughout. It's nice to have an indoor gathering spot after a cold race, and the amount of food and heat was great. I ran the half, so I can't comment on having to run the course for two loops - although the hill that would've hit around mile 19 would not have been fun. My only criticism is that the half marathon results haven't been posted a week later. Overall, a really great race. Will be back in 2011! | |
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A. W. from Midway GA
(2/5/2010)
"Great race!" (about: 2010)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Callaway Gardens Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Ditto DT from WV - EXCEPT I ran the half and am from the flat coastal land of Savannah, GA, and I NOTICED the hilly terrain. Would recommend this to anybody who needed hill training. It was freezing, but you could stay inside the warm tent until the race started, which was fab-u-lous! | |
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D. T. from In the hills of West Virginia
(2/3/2010)
"Super course and organization. Super job!" (about: 2010)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Callaway Gardens Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 If I sat down with a pen and paper for 20 minutes and tried to find something wrong with this marathon, I would not be able to find it. They allowed an early start for those with early flights, the mile markers were clearly visible even in the dark, the course was incredibly scenic, and the aid stations friendly and plentiful. It was perfect marathon weather, and although the temperature at the start numbed my fingers (it was 27F), I was given something I'd never been given before in 120-plus marathons: chemical hand-warmers at the mile 9 aid station. Wow, what luxury! I never noticed hills on the first lap, but I noticed a few on the second lap!! Who needs a monotonously flat marathon anyway. I don't give a hoot for T-shirts because they're usually appropriated by my grandkids when I return, but what a nice change from the cheaper white shirts most marathons are dumping on us nowadays. Runners should bring family to this marathon - there are so many things to do and see. The horticultural center and the butterfly garden are two of the best I've ever seen. I gave "Spectators" all 5 stars because I hardly saw any, which for me is just perfect. The last thing I need in a marathon are bells, whistles and hundreds of spectators telling me I'm looking good. I get my camaraderie from fellow runners and the course workers. I'll run this one again soon, even though it's a long haul from where i live. | |
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C. S. from Waverly Hall, GA
(2/1/2010)
 "Beautiful winter marathon" (about: 2010)
50+ previous marathons
| 2 Callaway Gardens Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 This is a great small race with minimal frills - just how I like it! If you need pampering or your water handed to you, this race is not for you. This is a double loop marathon, and it is hilly; but good grief, people - the hills are not that bad! Do your training and you will be fine. Bring your gels or GU because they only have water and Gatorade on the course. Also, the finish line food includes fruit, Clif Bars, Marathon Bars, cookies, water and Gatorade. I will be back next year and every year I am able because this is an outstanding place to run! | |
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B. G. from Atlanta,Ga
(1/31/2010)
"Wonderful course." (about: 2010)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Callaway Gardens Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 I really liked this venue and enjoyed the peaceful nature of this race. I suggest 2 major improvements: first, a larger inventory of small and medium t- shirts, and second, there should be some timers or clocks on the course. I love the availability of toilets on the course. I'm sure this was due to the small number of runners in the event. Just another reason to like this event. | |
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A. G. from Atlanta
(2/5/2009)
 "One of my favorite courses" (about: 2009)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Callaway Gardens Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 The course is great. It's hilly, but sometimes a challenge is good if the scenery is pretty. Really great runners and friendly volunteers. Few spectators, but thanks to the few for the cheering. This is my first time on the full, as I have done the half two years in a row. Doing 2 loops was not as bad as I thought it was going to be. For the runners who give the marathon 1 star, I hope you don't come back again, as I appreciate the small number of runners with good attitudes. Perhaps some hill training would help! |
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