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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 41 to 51]
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Kathy Peters from Park City, UT
(5/22/2009)
 "Great Race - Awful Water!" (about: 2009)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Ogden Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 This was my sixth marathon and it was probably the most beautiful (and run on the best course). The aid stations had great volunteers. The water at all of the aid stations, however, had a metallic smell and aftertaste to it that really upset my stomach. But I had to drink it - especially when it started warming up. Please fix the water! | |
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J. J. from Utah
(5/22/2009)
 "Excellent Race, Perfect Day" (about: 2009)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Ogden Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Overall the 2009 Ogden Marathon was great. Incredible organization and support from the staff. The finish line was awesome, especially the runners' area, which had all sorts of great goodies and good support. The course was more difficult than what I expected. The trail path at the end was difficult to maneuver through. It would also be great if there were a way to get more spectators up the canyon. In any case, the experience was awesome and I ran a PR. The expo was also great. I second the comment on bringing Dane back. I plan to be back myself next year, hopefully to BQ on the course. My daughter also loved the Kids' K. Good job, Ogden staff. | |
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D. H. from Southern Utah
(5/20/2009)
 "Great Race and Support" (about: 2009)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Ogden Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 What a great experience from start to finish. I would agree with other posters that the water was a little funky tasting, and it would be a nicer finish if they started an hour earlier. There was great support at every aid station, with a lot of extra goodies, like fruit and candies. I will be coming back often. | |
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S. G. from Salt Lake City, UT
(5/20/2009)
"Best in the West" (about: 2009)
11-50 previous marathons
| 6+ Ogden Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 The bad-tasting water was a freak happening this year. Don't let that put you off from doing this race. The course is one of the best and most scenic anywhere. I'll be back next year to run it for the 8th time! | |
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J. R. from Draper Utah
(5/19/2009)
"This one is a gem!" (about: 2009)
6-10 previous marathons
| 2 Ogden Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I love this race! The course is fabulous. It was well organized, and the volunteers were the BEST. There were plenty of porta-johns and aid stations. A great variety of snacks, and a plentiful supply at the finish. It doesn't get much better than this! I agree there was something funky with the water this year, but I've run this race three times and I think it was just a fluke. I'm sure they'll correct it next year. A definite must-do. | |
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S. H. from Salem, UT
(5/19/2009)
"Fantastic" (about: 2009)
11-50 previous marathons
| 2 Ogden Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This marathon remains one of my favorite races of all distances out there. From the beauty of the course to the hard work of the volunteers, it is a treat all around (although I agree with the poster above that the water was just plain OFF this year; that needs to be addressed). The race obviously cares about is runners when it brings in such a wonderful speaker as Dane Rauschenberg. Dane gave humorous recaps of his 52 marathons in 2006, provided specific course advice from a runner who had done it before and then gave us all last-minute race tips to keep us from doing anything dumb. Thank you, Ogden Marathon, for bringing Dane in to our city. Bring him back again next year! | |
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S. S. from Utah
(5/19/2009)
"Thumbs Up" (about: 2009)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Ogden Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was such a great race. The organizers, volunteers and spectators were all fantastic and the scenery was absolutely gorgeous. I'm looking forward to next year's race. | |
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S. W. from Shelley, ID
(5/18/2009)
"Perfect weather, beautiful scenery, awesome people" (about: 2009)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Ogden Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 My first half-marathon. I enjoyed the weather, scenery, and all of the people. I would definitely run again. Thanks to all who make these happen!! | |
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A. K. from Hailey, Idaho
(5/18/2009)
"Absolutely Wonderful" (about: 2009)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Ogden Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was my first marathon. The course was beautiful, and there were plenty of porta-potties, fire pits, water stops, and GU packets. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. The only downside was that there really were no spectators. I wish there would have been more. And towards the end of the race, it did get very warm. | |
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John Paulk from Sandy, Utah
(5/17/2009)
"Beautiful run. Scenery was incredible." (about: 2009)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Ogden Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Best marathon ever. The biggest downer was the water. It tasted like it all came from a long, rubber hose. They need to fill the coolers from the tub. The water tasted terrible. |
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