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Salt Lake City Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.1 
Organization 4.1 
Spectators 3.9
Number of comments: 162 [displaying comments 101 to 111]
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J. P. from Salt Lake City, Utah
(6/4/2006)
 "Lots of positives with a few big negatives." (about: 2006)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Salt Lake City Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 4 Overall, I really enjoyed this marathon and as a local runner, I would certainly consider doing it again. However, there were a few significant negatives that might outweigh the positives for some. The pros and cons: On the positive side, the course is really nice. Beautiful scenery with just enough moderate ups and downs to keep things interesting. Spectator support was above average along most of the course and really phenomenal at the finish. The finisher's medal and T-shirt were both fantastic and much nicer than anything I've received in the other 8 marathons I've run. In my opinion, there were really only two negatives. First, early June is clearly not the best time to schedule the race. It was in the mid 80s within a few hours of the start this year and we were fortunate that we didn't get temperatures in the low 90s as forecast. Why the organizers moved this race from April to June is beyond me. The second problem I encountered was that several of the mile markers were way out of place (at one point in the race, I had consecutive mile splits of 5:00 and 11:00 and I know the problem was not with my watch). Also the 25th mile marker (maybe the most important one in the whole race) was missing entirely. The bottom line - this is a great race if you're not worried about your time and can handle the high temperatures that you'll encounter in Salt Lake City in early June. But there are many better options for runners looking for a quick time. | |
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P. R. from Murray, Utah
(6/4/2006)
 "Half-marathoners got the shaft" (about: 2006)
2 previous marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 4 I ran the half-marathon for this. Very nice course, well thought out and runs past great scenary and some fun parts of town. However, there were some problems with the half-marathon. Aid stations were supposed to come every two miles, but one promised station that was on the course map (at mile 6) was missing, meaning that half-marathoners had to go four miles in the heat without fluids. Also, they ran out of finishers medals for the half-marathoners, which was another grievous error. Other comments: the aid station at Liberty Park only had gatorade, no water! The marathon finishers on cobblestones...ouch! And moving from the cool April weather to the hot June weather was a mistake. Overall, I had a positive experience, but there's room for improvement. | |
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K. S. from San Francisco, CA
(6/4/2006)
 "Fast course, great scenery, hot" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first Salt Lake City Marathon. Coming from San Francisco (sea level and cool weather), the altitude and the heat were a bit intimidating. I didn't feel the altitude but the heat was quite bad, especially in the second half when we ran mostly on city streets with no shade. Still, it is such a fast course I set a PR! The course is all downhill or flat, no uphills at all. The crowds are great for a small race that started early. The people here are really friendly and helpful. And the scenery! The snow covered mountains are quite spectacular. Overall, a wonderful race - which would be even better if it was a little earlier in the year, maybe April or May, to avoid the heat. | |
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M. C. from Salt Lake
(6/3/2006)
 "Needed another aid station, more specators!" (about: 2006)
First Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 There was a definite need for an aid station between miles 4 and 8. There was nothing between miles 3.5 and past eight, and it was already 80 degrees in the middle of the pack by the time we had gotten to that point. Also, we needed more spectators in the middle when going through the residential areas. These comments refer to the HALF marathon. | |
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kirt goetzke from minneapolis
(4/30/2006)
"could be better" (about: 2005)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Salt Lake City Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 It was great running past a 1,000 early starters from one side of the highway to the other, and they don't even cheer you on. Unfortunately, you don't get to look at the scenery because you had to watch where you were going. Pre-race pasta meal stamps your hand like it would be a multiple pass for $12.00, but it's not. You had to pay $12.00 for each plate of pasta. This is a great time of year (at the end of April), and a fantastic drive from Minnesota. | |
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Michael Bower from Albany, Califronia
(4/17/2006)
"Sorry it's moving to June" (about: 2005)
11-50 previous marathons
| 2 Salt Lake City Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I have already commented here about how much I enjoyed the SLCM both times I've run it. One of the best parts of it was that it was in cool, crisp April. It'll be too warm in June, so I'll be passing on it this time around. Too bad. | |
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H. D. from Utah
(12/5/2005)
"Beautiful marathon!!! Keep it in April!!!" (about: 2005)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Salt Lake City Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I loved the Salt Lake Marathon. The beautiful spring weather made it completely enjoyable. Next year I'm picking another race, though, because the Salt Lake course would be a bear in June. Sorry Devine... hope you get your numbers in 2006, 'cuz I'm going elsewhere. | |
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D. C. from Salt Lake City
(7/25/2005)
"Great Organization" (about: 2005)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Salt Lake City Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The best race organization I have seen, especially the little things like warming blankets at the START. As a Salt Lake City runner, I think the course could be done better. But, all in all, a very good marathon. | |
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D. C. from Salt Lake City
(7/25/2005)
"Great Organization" (about: 2005)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Salt Lake City Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The best race organization I have seen, especially the little things like warming blankets at the START. As a Salt Lake City runner, I think the course could be done better. But, all in all, a very good marathon. | |
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Kim Robinson from Portage, Michigan
(7/17/2005)
"This Will Become One of the Well-Known Marathons" (about: 2005)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Salt Lake City Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Hard to add much to what's been said. SLM is a high-elevation marathon for us flat-landers - but the temperatures are ideal in late April. A bit cooler at the start point (almost 1000 feet above the finish) but the marathon never got above 65 degrees. Snow-covered peaks dotted the horizon in several directions and the route gently kept dropping (usually) as the race went on. Organization was superb. I took advantage of every water stop and still, due to the low humidity, found I was dehydrated at the end. Expo rivaled the best I?ve seen. Special trolleys were scheduled (and a bit jammed at 6 AM) to carry the runners (without cost) up to the university start point. But I will probably distinguish this marathon in my memory from many others due to the extraordinary crowd support throughout most of the race. Salt Lake is very proud of their city and are clearly behind this event - and that will make it special in years to come. It is hard to imagine the Herculean effort that resulted in such a well-run, 2nd annual event. Congratulations Salt Lake! You know how to put on a marathon!! |
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