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Charlottesville Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.2 
Organization 3.6 
Spectators 3.0
Number of comments: 240 [displaying comments 181 to 191]
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S. E. from Ventura, CA
(6/1/2005)
 "Thanks for a GREAT day!" (about: 2005)
50+ previous marathons
| 2 Charlottesville Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Hi, I've run my share of races and I must say that Charlottesville was just so much fun! The folks there really made me and my friends feel special and the course was just the most scenic route I've ever experienced. Thanks again to the race's organizers for all their hardwork and it was nice to meet the kids from the local YMCA and Boys & Girls Club who benefit from this event. | |
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C. W. from San Francisco, CA
(5/16/2005)
"the most fun marathon I have ever run" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 2 Charlottesville Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 After completing many marathons, this one definitely is part of my top 5. The course, springtime weather and blooms made the race one of the most beautiful and unique of my life. The last mile passed throught the historic Downtown Mall. Spectators were sitting outside having lunch and enjoying the day... I had never seen anything so exhilarating! The volunteers and course organizers did a perfect job, and took care of the runners almost like family, trying to make everyone feel at home. The finishing medallion is a handmade ceramic medallion, by far the most unique finishing awards I have ever received. Even though the course had a few hills, I still ran one of my best marathons in 3:18. I will be back without a doubt, hopefully with all my friends! | |
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R. W. from Richmond
(5/16/2005)
 "outstanding" (about: 2005)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Charlottesville Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This marathon simply reminded me why I love running so much. The course was so scenic that the distance flew by, and I still ran a very fast time. There were flowers blooming, no portion of the course was unattractive, the last few miles were the most unique I have ever run, and the finish line looked like a postcard. The volunteers and post-race celebration alone were worth the trip. I look forward to coming back next year. | |
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James Carlisle from Washington DC
(5/12/2005)
"Wow, awesome course... has room to improve." (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Charlottesville Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 What an incredible experience. The grand stables and vineyards are wonderful to cruise by. The hills sure spice things up. The race workers were outstanding. The weather was spot-on perfect. Finishing in the historic downtown was icing on the cake. The unique finisher's medal was spectacular. This marathon is a must-do event and it is only three years old. That said, it had some infancy hiccups. The mile markers were not perfect. The end of course turns were difficult to find (maybe impossible were it not for the awesome volunteers). The t-shirt needs to be redesigned, or at least dated, and maybe separate the marathon from the half on the shirt. By the way, I set a PR. So much for flat equaling fast. | |
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T. B. from Maryland
(5/7/2005)
 "Amending my earlier review" (about: 2005)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Charlottesville Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 3 I still cautiously recommend the race, but I want to amend my earlier review to dock one more star for organization. I learned this week that the course was not certified after all. Now, after thinking about it for a couple of days, I realize that I'm bothered by this. I ran maybe the race of my life, posted a Boston qualifying time, but now I will be ineligible to run Boston next year. I don't even know if the course was 26.2 miles. With the missing and mis-placed mile markers, the unmarked turns on the course, and now this certification snafu, I have to say the race organizers let us down -- those of us who came out for a road race. | |
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M. R. from Dublin, OH
(5/3/2005)
"I WILL BE BACK!" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Charlottesville Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Here are a few of my thoughts as a first-time runner of the Charlottesville Marathon. Course: WOW! They weren't kidding, this is the most beautiful place I've every seen, much less run. The dogwoods and redbuds were all in bloom :) Very cool place... Organization: I just loved the way all the volunteers made you feel like they knew you; they would greet you by name at the water stops and at the finish the race director and his wife spent time with my friends and I just to make sure we had a good race - nice touch! Also, having one of their charities working the finish area (Boys and Girls Club) made us all feel we had helped this worthy group a little. Spectators: The race reminded me of when I ran the Napa Valley Marathon; spectators were generally located around the water stops because of the scenic nature of the course, but they were all very enthusatic. Overall, this is a terrific run that we plan to attend again and again... | |
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A. Y. from D.C.
(5/2/2005)
"I JUST LOVE THIS RACE!" (about: 2005)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Charlottesville Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Great job Charlottesville! My friends and I from DC plan to come back each spring... Keep up the great work! | |
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G. B. from Miami, FL
(5/2/2005)
"Great Race, Beautiful Course!!!!!!!!!!!" (about: 2005)
50+ previous marathons
| 2 Charlottesville Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I have to add a few comments after running my second Charlottesville Marathon. This is a terrific race, well organized over what I believe to be the most scenic course in the USA! I have seen over the past two year this race just get better and better and predict the Charlottesville Marathon will become a favorite of many for years to come. Also, as a member of the local YMCA in Miami, FL I would like to thank the Charlottesville Marathon for all that they to for their YMCA as the charitable partner for this event. THANKS! | |
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H. M. from N.C.
(4/30/2005)
 "This race was overpriced." (about: 2005)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Charlottesville Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 2 This marathon covered the most scenic course I have ever raced. The countryside was absolutely beautiful. The volunteers were great and very helpful. Though very hilly and challenging, I enjoyed the race except for the expense. For this price I expected much more. There were no timed splits, the milage markers were easy to miss, there were no porta-potties set up along the race course, and the post-race food was very inadequate! After investing $65 I was expecting something like the Richmond Marathon. Unless the organizers lower the entry fee, I will not be back. | |
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M. S. from North Carolina
(4/30/2005)
 "Great First Marathon" (about: 2005)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Charlottesville Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 4 My first marathon, so not much to compare it to. The course was, as noted repeatedly, fabulous. And hilly. Lesson learned: even if you don't die on the hills, they really suck a lot out of you. As noted, the exact course was never indicated on the map. There was a detour added off of Free Union Road and the last half-mile was confusing. The run through the mall, which organizers touted as an exhilarating experience, was more like running through urban streets during rush hour. That said, this was an enjoyable experience all in all. I am amused at the comments about lack of crowd support; how do you folks get through training runs? People that were out were supportive, thanks to the volunteers and the police who did a good job with traffic. |
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