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Lewis & Clark Marathon (MO) Runner Comments
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Course 3.8 
Organization 4.1 
Spectators 3.3
Number of comments: 105 [displaying comments 51 to 61]
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E. S. from Texas
(10/12/2007)
 "Very good race" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Lewis & Clark Marathon (MO)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 Traffic to the start line was almost a deal-breaker, but all other organization was excellent. Course was nicely flat, and for being functional, it was also pleasant enough. Industrial areas, yes, but they were clean and nicely landscaped. Crossing the Missouri River was a highpoint, literally and figuratively, with no other significant climbs on the course. Over 80% of participants ran only the half. The second half on dirt path was n-i-c-e on the legs, very scenic in many places, only a little lonely and exposed the half mile and back from the turnaround. Coming in on the last .2 miles, I would have preferred to see the finish line. I kept asking, "Where is it," while the crowd yelled, "You're almost there!!" The race may not be a big destination event, but it is certainly a more-than-fair value for the entry fee. If you want a good, safe course with plentiful support, at a somewhat odd time year, this one's for you. I'm glad I did it and will consider running it again. | |
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a. m. from kansas city, mo
(10/9/2007)
 "A fantastic small race. Flat and fast!" (about: 2007)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Lewis & Clark Marathon (MO)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The course was great and I ran a 5 minute PR and Boston-qualified. Granted, parts of the first half were not too exciting, but I am running, not sightseeing, and for running it hits the mark. The first half has a few bumps (can't even call them hills), but the second half on the packed gravel Katy trail is dead flat and soft on the feet, and shady. I really liked the out and back, as the people heading out gave great support to those on the the way back. Aid stations were very well organized and well placed. The parking and traffic at the start was a bit of a mess, but I stayed at a hotel walking distance from the start. The finish was well run and even later on at the closing time, was still stocked for the final participants. The organizers even ran to the store to make sure food was available to the late finishers. Most races simply tell you 'sorry, we're out!' The extra medal for St. Louis marathon finishers was a nice touch. The weather could be iffy in September, but was fine this year. | |
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M. B. from Overland Park, KS
(10/4/2007)
"Great weather, flat course, good first marathon" (about: 2007)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Lewis & Clark Marathon (MO)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my first marathon and I had a great experience. The course was perfect for a first timer like myself with virtually no hills and a second half on a trail (although this section was scarce on spectators). Aid stations were also great. Parking and the start were not an issue if you followed the instructions. Overall, a neat experience that I hope to do again! | |
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W. W. from St. Charles, MO
(9/29/2007)
"Really appreciate the new course!" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Lewis & Clark Marathon (MO)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 I am glad I finally came to the website to post a response after seeing some of the very negative comments posted. I have run the full marathon here once and the half marathon three times. The course change was very positive for runners and getting more people to participate in St. Charles. You could not have done a better job on the parking arrangements. On your website you posted a note for everyone to be in place by 6:30. That is when we got there and drove right into a parking space with NO issues. Anyone who was not there by that time should not have been allowed to race, as they did not follow your directions. Yes, the start was delayed for 15 minutes; I have a problem with that, as why should I have to wait for those people who do NOT follow directions? Please do the same thing next year. Getting the half marathoners off the Katy Trail helps due to the bike riders, who are still allowed to use the trail. I understand that the state of Missouri cannot close a complete park system for one event. By just the marathoners using the trail for the second half, there is less chance for injury with other people on the trail. The start was the first race I have run where the crowds of people were not an issue. I was able to start at an 8:00-minute pace and keep it through mile 8. Yes the views were, in some cases, industrial buildings, but they were clean and the roads were perfect. A lot of shade for long periods of running. The finish area does need a little work, by closing it off fully to non-runners. Again, the race event was fantastic. Keep up the good work as I am looking forward to next year when I am sure you will improve the minors things at the finish line. Thanks to all the volunteers - they were great. | |
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D. V. from Missouri
(9/23/2007)
"A Ho-Hum 1/2 Marathon" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was my fourth Lewis and Clark 1/2 Marathon, and maybe my last. All on highway and through industrial areas, had to park seemingly 2 miles from where the race started, when there was ample parking areas where the race actually started. One of the most boring races I have run as far as scenery was concerned. Maybe I missed something? At the finish there was an extremely long line waiting for food and fluids. (I never did get any.) I sure hope this gets back to the arena for start and finish. IT was SOOOOOO much better then. (Note: I only do half marathons - 17 to date.) | |
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J. G. from St. Louis, MO
(9/21/2007)
"Great weather, solid race" (about: 2007)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Lewis & Clark Marathon (MO)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 I ran the half, and I couldn't have asked for better weather. The course was flat and entirely road, a good chunk of it highway. There were well-stocked, long aid stations about every two miles. My family had some issues getting on a shuttle to the finish line, reporting that it took 45 minutes after the start for them to get moving. In the end, it was a nice race and I plan on running it again next year. | |
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A. H. from St. Louis, MO
(9/21/2007)
 "Horribly organized" (about: 2007)
2 previous marathons
| 2 Lewis & Clark Marathon (MO)s
COURSE: 1 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 3 This is my second time with the L&C (half), and this year was a disaster compared with 2006. A huge traffic jam 2-3 miles from the parking lot was apparently generated by the parking arrangement itself. Electronic road signs announced that the road leading to the lot would be closed long before the last of the cars in the congestion would arrive. After finally arriving and asking parking attendants whether the start would be delayed, we got responses like, "I have no idea. I just work for the St. Charles police dept." (Couldn't they have communicated?) So they DID delay the start by a whopping 15 minutes - not enough. Packet pickup was a mess (packets were apparently not boxed in alphabetical order). An announcement was made that the race would start in 1 1/2 minutes; then the gun went off about 30 seconds later. The course, at least for the half, was ugly as sin - every dump and waste site in the area seems to have been taken in. The signage at the end was poor - hard to find food and water (and water ran out way before the end of the race). What happened between 2006 (which was very well organized and a beautiful course) and 2007? This was my out-of-town friend's first exposure to the SL area. It will probably be hard to convince him to return. Another friend said that it was among the most disorganized of the 120+ marathons he's run. Very disappointing. | |
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A. M. from Little Rock, AR
(9/20/2007)
 "Probably wouldn't do this again with same course" (about: 2007)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Lewis & Clark Marathon (MO)
COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 2 This was my first time in St. Charles, MO. I'm impressed with the town, and there were definitely positives to the race, but also several negatives. I ran the half marathon only, so I can't give much commentary on the second part of the race (along the Katy trail), although I did go out for four more miles on that trail using this race as a training run for another race. What's good: -tons of shuttles to the start and back to the hotel -stayed at the Embassy Suites (host hotel) and it was fabulous -almost completely flat; I wouldn't even call the two or three inclines "hills" because they were so short and sweet -friendly volunteers -free long-sleeve technical shirt in packet!!!! (I'm so tired of 100% cotton) -letting half racers use the second half of the course for 'training' run -good variety of food at the finish and tons of water on ice -there were more potties at the start of this race than I've ever seen in one spot at any race! What was not so good: -CONCRETE STREETS!!! We ran on concrete for the first 8 miles. I've had IT band issues in the past, and this did not help. -I only saw two first aid stations, and only one was even manned -very congested finish area -saw children in the "athlete's only" tent enjoying the post-race food -not a lot of spectators -not a lot of scenery to look at, unless you find pastures and industrial districts engaging -race started 15 minutes late... and I could have used the extra sleep | |
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S. H. from missouri
(9/20/2007)
"Great race this year, but I didn't like the finish" (about: 2007)
4-5 previous marathons
| 2 Lewis & Clark Marathon (MO)s
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I like the new course. It definitely handles the bigger group of runners. Would have like to run on part of the trail and could not see the finish line - turned the corner and there it was. A little too congested at the finish; it did not allow those who run a hard last quarter of a mile to really do so. BUT, big changes!! I look forward to next year! | |
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D. C. from N.E. Missouri
(9/19/2007)
 "Nice, flat course; perfect weather!" (about: 2007)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Lewis & Clark Marathon (MO)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was my second half marathon, and a nice race overall. Couldn't ask for a much flatter course. Coordination and volunteers were outstanding. Spectator support was scattered due to much of the course being interstate/highway miles, but these scattered folks were encouraging just the same. Post-race provisions were appreciated. |
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