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May 9, 2024

City of Trees Marathon Runner Comments

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M. R. from Warm, California (11/7/2006) "Wonderful Volunteers!!!!" (about: 2006) 11-50 previous marathons COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 I have ran many marathons, but is was my very first rained race. It started with some light rain, which was not so bad, but it got heavier later on, which was rough. It could not be easy for all volunteers.... Thank you!!!! The couse was OK. Well stocked aid/water stations throughout the race. After the race, I was only offered a cup of water.... There was food? Where? Anyway.... Thank you for the volunteers!!!
P. N. from Austin, TX (11/7/2006) "Wet, but enjoyed the race anyway" (about: 2006) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 City of Trees Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 My husband ran the full marathon, but I ran the half. Unfortunately, after a lovely Saturday, it rained pretty steadily all day long on Sunday. Nice and cool for the runners but hard on the volunteers; yet I never heard one complaint, and the volunteers seemed surprised to be thanked for their help. Nice expo and bus tour of the course on Saturday, scenic course, a warm, dry place for the awards ceremony and hot food after the race. What's not to like? By the way, there was a photo and a short story about the race in the Monday morning Boise paper.
Jon Walk from Spring, Texas (11/7/2006) "Good Marathon" (about: 2006) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 City of Trees Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 First and foremost, the volunteers are what make this race! Even though I was personally having a rough day, not one volunteer would let me see that in myself! What an incredible job! Living in Houston, where we have a closed course, Boise is basically completely open - which, at times, can be - and was - challenging. While the turns are marked (on the street) as you approach them, please mark the middle of the street so runners can know where they can run the tangent on a certified course. The course was OK, but it is better than long out and backs in industrial areas - or along the Rio Grande in Albuquerque. I agree with an earlier comment. Play the national anthem at the start. It's America and it fits in with the impression that I have of Boise being an All-American city. (And I don't know if it was possible, but having the Marine Corps Marathon women's winner from Boise would have been a nice touch as a race starter (and to talk to everyone.) I expected a preview article in the local paper on Sunday, but all there was was a wire story article on the NYC Marathon and a picture of Lance. Engage the press. There's more to Boise than Boise State football.
K. B. from Boise, Idaho (11/18/2005) "Great course. Great volunteers. " (about: 2005) 1 previous marathon \| 1 City of Trees Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 5 Last year I ran my first half marathon in COT, and it was great. This year I ran the whole marathon. Same great course, with well stocked aid stations. The negative comment I do have about this race is about the post-race food. After I finished running 26 miles in the rain, I was looking forward to some soup and a bagel. But there was not any food. What happened? What a disappointing ending to what otherwise was an excellent marathon.
mike jones from Queens, New York, USA (11/17/2005) "1st time I ran a marathon" (about: 2005) 1 previous marathon \| 1 City of Trees Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was my first marathon. It was well organized. I was undertrained and started struggling around the 17 mile. A lady from Texas talked me through the next 2 miles. Than I ran, limped, crawled 2 miles before a passerby saw me and pushed me to finish the final 6 miles. To you, I am immensely thankful. I finished close to last, but my goal was to finish. As I crossed the finish line damn near last, the crowd greeted me, gave me a beautiful medal and made me feel like I won. I don't have the dedication to run another marathon, but if I did, I would reccomend the one in Boise. It's a beautiful city. I took over 100 pictures while running. I talked to almost every volunteer and I chatted with anyone that would listen.
D. T. from North Carolina (11/15/2005) "Excellent volunteer support; great race!" (about: 2005) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 City of Trees Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 If you want to enjoy many of the amenities of a big city race with a fraction of the hassle, consider COT! Boise is a lovely city, and COT showcased it in autumnal splendor. Excellent organization and very runner-friendly. No need to rent a car; host hotel has a shuttle & the start is right outside the hotel. Lovely course was very well-marked and contained only one hill, informative & entertaining course tour, great post-race snacks (two kinds of soup + free beer!). Few spectators (probably because of rain) but those there were enthusiatic. Plentiful, well-stocked aid stations, loads of friendly, helpful volunteers. I'll do COT again.
J. M. from Reno, Nevada (11/11/2005) "Very Enjoyable Course and Helpful Volunteers" (about: 2005) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 City of Trees Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I really enjoyed the course and the weather. There was some rain but not too bad and I enjoy runnig when it is cool. The volunteers were very helpful and there is no way I could have gotten lost. Having the start and finish at the race hotel is a big plus. No long bus ride to the finish. I plan to do this one again.
R. S. from Berkeley, CA (11/9/2005) "Excellent marathon!" (about: 2005) 1 previous marathon \| 1 City of Trees Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my first marathon and it exceeded my expectations. The course was beautiful and the event was very well organized. Great aid stations and supporters. Highly recommended!
Danny Guiney from San Mateo, California (11/8/2005) "Well organized RUN " (about: 2005) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 City of Trees Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The flat course was great. What a beautiful city. It is no wonder so many people from all over are migrating to you community. The vollunteers at the intersection and the volunteers at the aid stations were so enthusiastic and very supportive. I have run in larger marathons and the support from the larger amount of people on the sides of the road does not compare to the support I received in this smaller run. The volunteers/fans at the aid station at mile 24 serving the much needed Bud Light were my favorite. It was a good reason to take a few minutes and enjoy a nice beer and good company. I did not take part in the 'pasta feed' or the pre-race tour but I thought the hotel staff were more than accommodating and the idea of being able to stay inside before and after the race was great. I loved the complimentary post-race food/beverages and the massage was worth the few dollars I paid. I would highly recommend this run to anyone looking for a small, well run marathon. Thanks again to the City of Boise the people of Idaho and all the volunteers.
J. H. from Boise, ID USA (11/8/2005) "Good Small Marathon, Can Be Great" (about: 2005) 6-10 previous marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 2 A day for true runners, it rained 4 out of the 6 hours I was on the course. Cool 40's. This marathon can go from good to great by paying attention to a few details. The following remarks are given with great goodwill and in the vein of which do you want to hear first, the good or the bad? Here goes! Glaring omission - no national anthem at the start. No apparent start-of-race video, photography or press. Need to strongly promote that! Very little photographic presence on course. No finish line photographic coverage for individual finishers or for a post-race picture. No finisher's medals bestowed at finish for late finishers. Had to hunt them down. No hot food for late finishers. No personal handout of awards for eligible late finishers or info on how and where to pick up an award later. Course jog off of Americana Blvd. not marked on the map or in the directions - low on the favorite surprise scale. Now for the good! Beautiful course even in the dreary cold rain. Volunteers for intersections, traffic, support stops were superb! Bagpipes and banjo band on course, super. Great but minuscule spectators, weather. Spirit groups at two support tables with hula skirts and music along with handouts, great! Beer at mile 23+, super! Mylar wrap at finish, so good. Post-race beer hospitality, cheers. Excellent seminars and good expo. Great color write-up next day in local newspaper of some late finishers' triumphs. Kudos to the marathon director and staff. You have the possibility of a great one!

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