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Ogden Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.8 
Organization 4.3 
Spectators 3.7
Number of comments: 157 [displaying comments 131 to 141]
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J. L. from Idaho
(6/2/2004)
 "Choose another spring marathon" (about: 2004)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Ogden Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 1 I'd run one other marathon where relay teams were allowed. Didn't like it. Didn't like this one either for the same reason. I don't care for the relay runners (faster) running me down when I'm fatigued. Don't care for the confusion and clutter they cause at the exchange points either. Ogden has a great course. So-so organization. They needed more porta-pots at the starting area. I think I'll look for a different spring marathon for '05. | |
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Mike Rosner from Huntsville, Utah
(5/29/2004)
 "As good as it gets" (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Ogden Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The previous comment says it all. This marathon went as smooth as possible - the organization thought of everything. The scenery along this course is as beautiful as Big Sur, Lake Tahoe and all the others I've run. Definitely a PR course if you can keep your eyes off the scenery. Thanks very much to Bryan Green and his group for a terrific experience. | |
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J. I. from Gilbert, Arizona
(5/26/2004)
"Great race, great place." (about: 2004)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Ogden Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 This was my first marathon, and I plan on running it again. The people are VERY friendly. Plenty of water/port-a-johns along the way. Beautiful scenery, and downhill most of the way. They could post information on the website further in advance is my ONLY complaint. | |
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D. C. from Orem, Utah
(5/25/2004)
 "Very pleasant rural marathon" (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Ogden Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 The course is very beautiful and scenic. Only one hill to speak of, and the downhill is pretty gentle on the legs (not steep). If you want lots of people cheering for you while you run, don't do this marathon. It's in a rural setting with far more cows and horses watching you than people. But the scenery is really spectacular, the organization is good, and makes for an overall nice time. With about 1,000 runners, there was always someone to run with and visit with. The rain and hail was no fun, but the trade-off was cool temperatures that made the run more comfortable. Overall, a good marathon event with no real negatives. | |
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M. H. from SLC, UT
(5/25/2004)
 "Talk about downhill!" (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Ogden Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 Good coordination for the start. Beautiful course. Fans were nice, but really spread out due to the country course setting. The expo was downright embarassing. Need more goodies there for sure. The finish table of replenishing snacks was hardly replenishing. I remember some anemic oranges and bananas, and not much else. That was really disappointing. There was ONE station on the course that offered Clif Shots (there needed to be more). This station was after mile 20. No good. Anyway, I love the area and the course was beautiful. I thought that the Top of Utah Marathon was better. More importantly, the new SLC Marathon was a stunning success. That may be why the Ogden race paled in comparison... | |
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R. M. from SLC, Ut
(5/24/2004)
 "Needs improvement" (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Ogden Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 2 I didn't like the relay runners clogging the race course. There weren't enough toilets at the start. Finish area was pretty good. Course had significantly more uphill than advertised. | |
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J. D. from Cache, Utah
(5/24/2004)
"Will not do this one again!!!" (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Ogden Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 2 This was my first time at Ogden. Probably won't come back. Compared to other marathons, the organization seemed rather sophomoric. Only one trailer at the start for bags. Truck and trailer pulled out early. Not enough potties at the start. They needed three times as many. I very much disliked the marathon relay being run concurrent to the REAL marathon. Relays are nice but it seems that the organization and media hype the relay when the real stars should be those who go 26.2. It was very distracting at the aid/relay transfer stations. Relay team members milling around in the path of oncoming runners. Narrow pathway and poor footing between miles 22 and 25 made for tenuous passage. Lose the relay, enhance comforts and support at the start, change the last miles to one dedicated lane of city streets (12th St.)and I may come back. Guys, there are just too many good marathons out there for serious marathoners to choose from. You've got to do a better job if you want to keep 'em coming back. If not, all you'll have are relays and first-timers. Maybe that's all you need to stay in business. Relays bring in more revenue. | |
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B. B. from DRAPER UTAH
(5/24/2004)
"GREAT DAY" (about: 2004)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Ogden Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was a great race!!! We ran through hail and rain and had a blast doing it. The aid stations were well manned, and the food and Powerade were great. The post-race area was great and the treats are abundant and yummy. Great race and the best organized I have ever run. | |
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sutah robins from jersey shore
(5/23/2004)
 "Wow. Fast. Fun. Beautiful." (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Ogden Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Race day bib pick up a plus. Hampton Inn great to runners. Put out Danish, fruit, water for us available at 3:30 a.m. Valet parking. Course is beautiful. Fast. Not too hard on knees. Very cold at the start. Bring warm-up clothes. Even the clothing you toss along the course they bring to finish. Very accommodating. Well done. No traffic to contend with. Spectators enthusiastic. Not too many people. Will run this again. | |
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F. F. from Kearns, UT
(2/17/2004)
"Great race, shabby medals" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 This race was great. I ran 4 of the Utah marathons, this being my first marathon ever, and I got my best time. The first part of the course takes you down to the lake, then a bit of a climb, especially on mile 14 up the dam. But once you pass mile 17-ish it's all downhill through the canyon. I have no complaints about the shuttles or porta-potties. Only complaint would be the medallions, they were uber cheap. They also need to update their website. If you're looking to run a fast course though, I'd definitely consider this one. |
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