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May 20, 2024

City of Trees Marathon Runner Comments

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Course 4.1

Organization 4.1

Spectators 3.2

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J. B. from Twin Falls, Idaho (11/7/2005) "Great race!!!" (about: 2005) First Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 This was my first half-marathon, and I'm so glad I picked this one. The route was well marked and the volunteers were wonderful. It was a little congested getting the t-shirt at the end. I will be doing this one again next year.
D. W. from Ogden, UT (11/7/2005) "Fantastic Race!" (about: 2005) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 City of Trees Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The City Of Trees Marathon was great! I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to run a fall marathon and can't afford to fly to Chicago or New York. :) The course was flat, yet challenging, and beautiful. The race was organized very well. The volunteers and spectators were attentive and enthusiastic. I will be back! Kudos to Boise for a great marathon! Thank you!
s. k. from Victor, Idaho (3/12/2005) "Done it twice, hope to do it again and again" (about: 2004) 4-5 previous marathons \| 2 City of Trees Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I ran this marathon in 2003 and 2004. I hope to do it again in 2005. It's a great, mostly flat course with just one little hill. The course goes through downtown, nice neighborhoods, and quiet areas. My only complaint about the course is that they keep you on the right side of the road the entire time and the roads are pretty cambered/crowned so by mile 18 or so you may get tired of your right leg always being 2 inches lower than your left. My IT band seized up around mile 23 and I sort of limped the remaining 3 miles. Now here comes the good part - I cannot begin to count how many volunteers asked me if I was ok or if I needed help. Very nice folks. As far as organization, my only complaint is at the last turn before the finish. It was a confusing jumble of marathoners go this way, 1/2 marathoners go that way. A volunteer told me to go straight and I told her 'no, I need to go that way (left)' and she insisted I needed to go straight until I stopped and told her I had just finished mile 26, so which way to the finish line, which I could see a few blocks away. But other than that one turn, the organization was great. The intersections were well patrolled. More porta-potties would be nice... A couple times I was thrilled to find a porta-potty but then it was occupied.... The bands in the downtown area are SO great. Boise is a great town. Clean and friendly and everything is convenient. Pasta dinner and guest speaker were great.
R. O. from SF Bay Area (11/21/2004) "Great people, nice race, beautiful city" (about: 2004) 3 previous marathons \| 1 City of Trees Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 Five stars for 'fans' but this is really for the volunteers and race officials who were absolutely terrific; especially the ones along the course. There are few real 'fans' but who cares? I've never done a 'big' marathon, so I don't expect crowds along the course, the volunteers at the aid stations more than made up for any fans. The 'Girls on the Go' at mile 14 were my favorite. The course is a nice winding trek through Boise, flat except for one small hill. The course would rate 5 stars except for the unexpected little out-and-back section just before the hill (this section wasn't shown on the course tour). I'm getting all psyched up for the hill and then this little detour shows up... not cool. There would have been 5 stars for organization except for the course tour. Two 'guides' got on the bus who didn't know the route or where the aid/mileage locations were. I had to give them my printed directions from the website for them to know where to go... such a great organization in other areas can do better... Post-race space blankets were greatly appreciated as was the food... Race hotel was nice, it was great to stay upstairs nice and warm until 5 minutes before the race... and then just a short jaunt to the start line. I recommend this race to anyone looking for a small, well run marathon... just do the course tour by yourself.
R. R. from Ashland, Missouri (11/14/2004) "No hassle, small town charm, great setting. " (about: 2004) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 City of Trees Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 My wife and I ran this one together. We were extremely impressed with all aspects of the event. Host hotel at the start and finish line...awesome. Easy packet pick-up. Adequate expo. Great pasta dinner with inspiring speaker. Ultra friendly volunteers (despite unexpected cold and fog). We knew we were at our kind of race when after we finished, showered and napped, we left the hotel to eat and found the race director still outside waiting for the last finisher...some nine plus hours after the start. An obvious gesture that each participant is important regardless of their stature or ability. Great Job TOC Marathon. We loved you guys.
C. K. from Louisville, Kentucky (11/13/2004) "Excellent organization and friendly people" (about: 2004) 1 previous marathon \| 1 City of Trees Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 This was my first marathon, and the excellent organization and spirited volunteer support made it very enjoyable. Of all of the races I've run in the past 25 years, this was one of the best in terms of organization and attentiveness to comfort and safety for all runners, including those of us at the back of the pack. Starting and finishing at a hotel, plenty of friendly volunteers all along the route, plus the good food at the end made this a wonderful experience for me. Thanks!
N. H. from McCall, Idaho (11/13/2004) "Awesome volunteers!" (about: 2004) 11-50 previous marathons \| 3 City of Trees Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I couldn't believe how friendly all of the volunteers were at this race. Whether they were at an aid station or in the middle of an intersection, they all smiled and cheered on the runners. This race was very well organized - the course was clearly marked and having it start and finish right outside the host hotel was a real plus. The hotel allowed us a 3pm checkout so we were able to shower, relax, attend the awards ceremony and then leisurely pack up our stuff. We loved all the free beer, too!
B. P. from Seattle, WA (11/11/2004) "Flat, friendly and cool" (about: 2004) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 City of Trees Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The course winds around downtown and residential Boise through pleasant neighborhoods with colorful fall foliage. Aid stations and traffic control were excellent. Our hotel (the Owyhee Plaza) was right at the start/finish and graciously allowed us to defer our checkout until mid-afternoon, allowing time to clean up and rest after the race. And check out Asiago's just down the street for delicious dinners.
B. M. from Florida (11/11/2004) "This is a well-run, not-too-big, fun marathon." (about: 2004) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 City of Trees Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I ran this marathon on November 7, 2004. It was in the mid 30's at the start, with heavy fog. The fog never really lifted. This is just a real nice, well-organized, hassle-free marathon. It also has a half marathon for those who don't want to do a full marathon. It started and finished at the event hotel which was reasonably priced and had lots of rooms. You don't have to walk a long way to the start, or back from the finish. I liked this marathon very much and would recommend it highly.
J. C. from NEWPORT KY. 41071 (11/9/2004) "very well organized and supported" (about: 2004) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 City of Trees Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Everything was perfect. The volunteers were great - thank you - we can't do a race without them. Every intersection was worked by someone directing traffic and showing the way. I will be back.

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