This was my 7th marathon and I can't say enough about organization, course and people in Miami. The aid stations were great, small cups help to drink and not spill, flats with bridges and pretty views (which I missed mostly, but had seen prior to running it) were nice, support - though not huge in numbers - (it's 6am and pouring rain), but very, very cheerful.

Police did a great job with traffic control (and promises for better weather next year), beer tasted so good after 26 miles, and the medal is the best. Rain didn't bother me (it rather felt better than humidity and heat), but it might have slowed the front runners. Oh, well, you can't order the weather. Keep it up and I highly recommend it to everyone.

This is my first marathon and I would like to congratulate the organizers for a great job! I enjoyed the course and was able to run without interruption despite the heavy traffic volume around the downtown Miami area. The City of Miami Police Department should also be congratulated for keeping the runners safe.

Fan support was scattered, however, they were enthusiastic and encouraging all throught the race. There were plenty of volunteers and water was available for slow runners like me.

I will do this race every year!

Despite this year's steady rain and occasional downpours, the marathon was a great one with only few annoyances.

Course is a great one showing the best of Miami (and just a little of the worst). Volunteers were great - standing out in the rain for hours.

Course entertainment and spectaors were limited. Course entertainment consisted primarily of DJs, could have just as well put radios by the side of the course and left them on - none of the DJs/bands interacted with runners. Only other annoyance was that the baggage was apparently left outside during the race - as a result the dry clothes for post-marathon were wet. Should have left the bags on the transport buses to keep dry.

Organizers did a fantastic job guiding the runners through the best parts of Miami. Definitely worth doing this race again and again! The marathon needs a few more spectators to cheer the runners on. I am sure this will develop as the race gains popularity. Great race to run.

After running most of the major marathons all over the world, I expected Miami Marathon to be good but I didn?t expect it to be that good. Its organization was absolutely perfect. The course was terrific. The South Beach was very nice, but the Coconut Grove was just out of this world!

A rather large part of the course is on beautiful relatively narrow streets with very attractive villas hidden behind the banana and coconut palms, and gigantic banyan trees. It looks like a lush rainforest that even smells like a rainforest. The marathon day was rather warm and very humid, but an almost constant rain was helping a lot. When I was going through the ?jungle? at about Mile 18, it started raining so hard that it could be characterized as a torrential downpour of biblical proportions. And surprisingly, it felt so good to be wet in the rainforest on a warm day. I was so happy! I never even noticed the Wall! What Wall?!? But I noticed many local residents standing on the streets without even an umbrella, soaking wet, and holding the oranges for us. I tried to thank each and every one of them for their courage and loyal support. To all of them and especially the ones I missed - God bless you! Thank you, Miami!

Even though I wimped out and ran the 1/2 instead of the full, I enjoyed the first 13.1 miles. The only downfall was the weather--very high humidity & rain. Organizationally--water stops, Clif Shots, vaseline, etc., plenty! WHAT A GREAT MEDAL--definitely a favorite. Very unique, stylish but not tacky or gaudy. DON'T CHANGE IT! I plan to be back next year to complete what I was supposed to do!!!

Ok... the weather was not the best, but it could have been worse though. I ran the half marathon.

The Good: The course is one of the best, number of water spots, traffic control, and the post-race beer.

The Bad: The mile markers seemed to be off in places, water cups too small, and should have put water spots on both sides to the road.

The Ugly: Nothing to speak of.

I look forward to a very good race that only can get better next year.

I ran the 1/2 marathon, it was a fabulous, fun run through some beautiful scenery, from Bayside through South Beach and back! I will definitely do it again!

This race has it all... great course, great city, great organization, great escape, great medals, great water stops, great police... what else... it's a great MARATHON.

The course highlighted some of the best views Miami has to offer, while not shying away from some of the spots that need a little sprucing up. Running past Gloria Estefan's house, the Versace Mansion, and some homeless dudes under I-395, offers a unique perspective into this dynamic city. Great job!