May 9, 2024
Current Year Results
Results Search
Biggest/Best Boston Qualifier
2024 Results
2023 Results
2022 Results
2021 Results
2020 Results
2019 Results
2018 Results
2017 Results
2016 Results
2015 Results
2014 Results
2013 Results
2012 Results
2011 Results
2010 Results
2009 Results
2008 Results
2007 Results
2006 Results
2005 Results
2004 Results
2003 Results
2002 Results
2001 Results
2000 Results
☰
Miami Marathon Runner Comments
Back to Miami Marathon Information & Reviews
Course 4.5 
Organization 4.2 
Spectators 3.5
Number of comments: 312 [displaying comments 301 to 311]
|
Patti Nelson from Sarasota, FL
(2/4/2003)
 "Great race...tight start." (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 1 I have run 3 marathons and 3 1/2's, I did the half here in Miami.....loved the scenery, the people I met....but, the water stops could have been better, they were only on one side of the road. Also, the start was way too tight. It was posted that the marathon would start first, then at approx. 6:30 the half would start. It all started together and I spent 5 miles passing people. Overall great location, I will be doing it again for sure! | |
|
J. V. from St. Pete, FL
(2/4/2003)
 "Great first year" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 Very professional and well organized especially for the first year. Great course, start area and finish very well done and organized but friendly, excellent volunteers. There were plenty of aid stations and well stocked. Things to improve - Mile Markers more visible (not on ground), Expo and packet pickup - Skip the mandatory movie or make optional (waste of time and bunches up people at the tables), extend the hours for pickup - 5:00pm cuts it too close when coming from out of town. Good expo though. This event has the potential to become much bigger. Overall I liked it! Thanks for a great time. | |
|
N. R. from St Petersburg, FL
(2/3/2003)
"Beautiful Course!" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 2 Beautiful Course, but I did not realize how big the homeless problem was in Miami. I must say, it was a little scary at times. There should have been more police in Downtown Miami. Suggestions for next year: more portalets (I had to run into a Dunkin Donuts) and a larger room needed for the expo. | |
|
C. G. from Dania Beach, FL USA
(2/3/2003)
 "Bad Representation" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 1 Why did you take us through the homeless areas with people sleeping in sleeping bags and carts in the street. It really made Miami look bad especially with all of the graffiti. Also, why so LIMITED bathrooms. This was my 11th marathon and I was very disappointed as it is close to my home. The medals were the cheapest I have ever seen, and I have 11 marathon medals and 12 half marathon medals. With the price of the race, you could have done better. Finally, the parking for the Expo. I have never had to pay to park to go an Expo. REALLY DISAPPOINTED!!! | |
|
B. D. from Michigan
(2/3/2003)
 "No frills marathon with a beautiful course." (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 1 I was a little disappointed with this race. This is not the race to run if you are concerned with time. The roads in the area were supposed to be closed during the race, but instead of stopping the traffic, the cops were actually stopping the runners. I ran the half-marathon and enjoyed the course and scenery until around mile 11 when it went through some of the worst parts of downtown Miami. On the bright side, the homeless people in that area were the only people cheering us on during the entire race. Aside from the portajohns that were at some homes due to construction, there was no place to go except in the bushes. There were plenty of water stations, but volunteers did not wear gloves and were scooping the water from big jugs of water with their bare hands (yuck!). Although the race description said that there would be bands every mile, there were 2 bands in the half mile course (one of which seemed like a cheap wedding band), a d.j. and a guy playing a trumpet. There were very few people running this race, which was nice in comparison to other races where it is a mob scene. I would do this race again, but I think that the organization (traffic, bands and toilets) and cleanliness of the water stations could be much improved. | |
|
Bob Anderson from West Palm Beach
(2/3/2003)
"Will be a classic in future years" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 I ran the full marathon and I thought the course was fantastic. Actually, the only negatives were the lack of spectator support (will improve with time) and also I think there can be an improvement in the quality of the finisher medals. I have run Chicago, New Orleans & Rock & Roll San Diego and I think that in future years you can compete with those events. | |
|
A. M. from Miami, FL
(2/3/2003)
"Flat and fast. Lacking spectators" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 With eight marathons completed, this marathon lacked the spectators needed to boost one's spirits. Perhaps more advertising locally to let the community know of this great event. | |
|
G. O. from Miami, Florida
(2/3/2003)
"Fantastic first time effort" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 We waited a long time for a 'hometown' marathon. The course was magnificent and the volunteers were great! The spectators were sparse, but the Miami Herald and local newscasters did little to advertise the event locally. I will certainly do this one again. While I only did the 1/2 marathon this time around, next year it will be the full. | |
|
R. G. from Miami Beach
(2/2/2003)
 "Best Scenery Ever" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 This was my 5th and best marathon yet. The course is flat and fast with some of the best scenery ever. It really showcases the city. The first half has a great deal of water as you cross the causeways to Miami Beach and back. The second half is just as scenic and very shady which is good for running in Miami. The entire race is well organized and the volunteers are great. It was probably the best inaugural marathon ever. | |
|
M. A. from Coconut Creek, Florida
(2/2/2003)
"Excellent course, exceeded expectations!" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 Great event! From the expo to the finish line. Just as a consideration...Maybe there could have been either more volunteers at the water stops...or volunteers placed there earlier to pour out water and gatorade. It just seemed that they weren't always ready to hand out...scrambling at times. Otherwise...very well done. Congratulations on exceeding expectations. I just completed the Atlanta Half Marathon...and it didn't have anything on the Miami Tropical... |
Quick Links
Marathon Search
Upcoming US Marathons
Upcoming International Marathons
Search Marathon Results
Latest Running News
Recent Newsletters
Race Director Tools
© 2000-2024, All Rights Reserved by MarathonGuide.com LLC
