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Little Rock Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.2 
Organization 4.6 
Spectators 4.2
Number of comments: 409 [displaying comments 71 to 81]
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S. C. from Portland Oregon USA
(3/10/2012)
 "Great race, HUGE medal" (about: 2012)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Little Rock Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The medal is over the top huge. It is awesome! Loved the course. Hill was kind of long, but not steep, which makes it doable. Loved having the Gov. out front of his home cheering us on. Running by Central High was a highlight. I really recommend this one!!! Peabody Hotel was disappointing. WAY expensive for the bagels etc on race morning. Really ripped us off. And no late check-out as advertised. | |
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J. M. from Springfield, Missouri
(3/9/2012)
 "Well Done From Beginning to End" (about: 2012)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Little Rock Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This race surpassed my every expectation. Here are some random thoughts: Course: The race advertises itself as hilly, and it definitely lives up to its billing. However, I didn't find the first half to be particularly difficult. Miles 13-17 were another story, as they formed what seemed like a long, gradual climb. You will then lose virtually all of that elevation in the mile that follows. However, 18 to the end is rather flat, save for a double dose of overpasses at 25 that will challenge you. I also enjoyed the variety of scenery, culminating in a greenway trail for the final 5 miles. That section, however, is fully exposed to the sun, so it can get hot on a warm day. One suggestion: Larger, more visible mile markers. Organization: I found organization to be flawless throughout. The shirt is nice, and the medal is, of course, without equal in terms of size. The pasta dinner is high quality and worth doing, especially since the restaurants downtown are crowded the night before the race. Also, the Courtyard Inn by the start is an exceptionally good hotel. They allowed us to check in early on Saturday, and we didn't leave until after 2 on Sunday. They really cater to runners. Plus, we left the room at 7:40 and still were early for the start: No Porta-potty race morning! One suggestion: More variety of food after the race: The milk, chocolate milk and juice were great, but other than that I only saw crackers and snack cakes. Bagels would have been nice, but maybe I just overlooked them. Spectators: Little Rock really supports this race, from beginning to end. The people turn out to cheer, and the police and volunteers are great. Overall, this race is definitely worth the trip to Little Rock | |
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C. H. from Connecticut
(3/8/2012)
"Nice race, nice city, great support." (about: 2012)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Little Rock Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 I really like this race, the organization, the fans, and the city (particularly liked the $2.50 pints of beer at a local pub). A few negatives were; I would have liked to see more race-logo gear at the expo. The Peabody Hotel did not impress and did not appear to genuinely care about/support the racers - race morning, they offered coffee etc. in the lobby, but $2.50 for a banana? $2.25 for a rather small cup of coffee? I also heard there were many who were not allowed a late check-out. The 'free' shuttle to and from the airport was not available because I came in too late on Friday and left too early on Monday! | |
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S. R. from Las Vegas, Nevada
(3/7/2012)
"Heavy Medal" (about: 2012)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Little Rock Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 It is what it was said to be! A very well organized and controlled race with many enthusiastic Volunteers and spectators! It was hilly but I was prepared, weather cooperated and overall a fantastic experience. I can't figure out if this years medal is a cowboy belt buckle or a pizza stone! | |
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J. A. from Cabot, AR
(3/7/2012)
"Awesome experience." (about: 2012)
1 previous marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Only bad thing was the temperature and nobody could control that. Course was challenging but great. Traffic control was fantastic. Only saw one issue and that was a car darting out of a parking garage, but no way they could station volunteers at every lot. Organization, Expo, after party, all were fantastic. Will be back! | |
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Sid Busch from Goose Creek SC
(3/7/2012)
"BEST EVER" (about: 2012)
50+ previous marathons
| 6+ Little Rock Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my 7th Little Rock Marathon in a row, and every year it gets better. I can not say enough good about the race directors and the staff, the volunteers are about the best in the world. This marathon really look after its runners,they had a RUNNERS REGISTRATION/MIRACLES desk set up,and all problems were taken care of. A previous writer said that the PEABODY was not a 4 star hotel,I agree,its 5 STAR as far as i am concerned,and this was year 7 staying there. Its near to all the activities. The medal lives up to all you hear about it,HUGH. I have made my reservations at the Peabody for 2013 and will be registering again for the Little Rock Marathon. | |
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l. r. from TX
(3/7/2012)
"Going strong at year ten" (about: 2012)
11-50 previous marathons
| 6+ Little Rock Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 A great year for the LRM, though not a great one for me personally. I have run all ten so I was thinking back over past experiences. First, the organizers will answer your questions quickly even if you ask them at the eleventh hour. They care about the runners. Second, LRM is a welcoming race for all paces. Injured, I explored the early start option this year and found just how vigorous it is. Third, the community supports this race. An enclosed mall opens up and lets runners wait where it is warm. There is even food and drink for sale. The LR Occupy protesters were cheering, and police were offering music from their car radios. Church goers, who were most inconvenienced by the race, were the most vocal supporters. Fourth, you get a GIGANTIC medal. Fifth, it is a nice finish. Some races have better food, but I do like the variety of sweet noncarbonated drinks and little snacks. A shout out to the volunteer by gear check who saw me juggling my snacks and offered me a bag to put them in. It is a good example of how people connected to the race are paying attention and want to help. The course is still tough, but this is a race worth doing. | |
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R. R. from New York, NY
(3/6/2012)
"Way to go Little Rock!!" (about: 2012)
11-50 previous marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 This was my first visit to the state of Arkansas, and Little Rock showed very well! The town is clean and full of friendly people that were energetic about the marathon. Pros * organization * expo * generally scenic course * fan support * great finish * the world largest/heaviest finishers medal Cons * beware of a few nasty hills ... check elevation chart * long stretch of very flat out and back late in the race .. a little boring * Host Hotel Peabody not a huge negative, but not a 4 star hotel as advertised either (great location though) Overall a GREAT experience; way to go Little Rock!! | |
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T. C. from SW Missouri
(3/5/2012)
"Awesome Race" (about: 2012)
1 previous marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 We did the half-marathon but really enjoyed it. They send out emails and a bunch of Facebook posts to keep you up to date as the race approaches. The race course is awesome, but I suspect the hills come into play on the full. The registration and packet pickup was flawless. The expo is small but fun and very friendly. Water/Gatorade stations were well placed and you never needed for anything. Crowds were strategically placed on every upgrade to keep you going. The Govenor cheered us on as we ran by his place. Food and drinks were plentiful with more than I have ever seen at any other race. The after party BBQ was delicious but the band was loud and not very good. We would have liked to visit and hear other runners stories but it was way too loud. Did I mention free beverages at the party? Awesome race and this is one we might do again. The medal is huge as everyone knows. The | |
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A. D. from Chicago, IL
(3/5/2012)
"Awesome challenging race!" (about: 2012)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Little Rock Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 What a race! First, Little Rock is a great city! Everyone is super friendly and helpful. Great bars and restaurants. Lots of hotels walking distance to start/finish. But, the most important - HUGE medal. This thing is simply obnoxious - in the greatest way possible. :) Yes, the course is not the easiest one, but support was great. The finish area is absolutely amazing and the weather in 2012 was perfect. Loved the post-race party. Great event. Great organization. Great people. Thank you Little Rock! |
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