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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 141 to 151]
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J. C. from NEWPORT KY.
(4/28/2004)
 "Couldn't ask for a better run race" (about: 2004)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Salt Lake City Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The volunteers and police support were awesome. The weather was warm - but not that bad. The city was friendly with a lot of course support from the spectators. Yes - I will be back. One small problem - no pins for the race number in my packet. | |
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T. B. from Clinton, Utah
(4/28/2004)
"Amazing" (about: 2004)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Being my first marathon, I really didn't know what to expect, but the experience was amazing. The many spectators were very supportive and kept me going. Thanks to all the citizens of Salt Lake. I can't wait until next year!! | |
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Slow Joe from Cleveland, OH
(4/27/2004)
 "Great job SLC!" (about: 2004)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Salt Lake City Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I loved everything about this marathon, from the participation to the scenery. The course could have been a bit less downhill, but it was still good. With only 3,200 runners, I was able to get up to pace quick. This will eventually get a lot more participation, so sign up for 2005 if you like a smaller field of runners. Also, coming from Cleveland, Ohio and never running in altitude, I did not find this to be a problem. | |
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Michael Bower from Albany, California
(4/26/2004)
"A Glorious Beginning to SLC Marathon History" (about: 2004)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Salt Lake City Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 As a dyed-in-the-wool member of the penguin squad, I must say this was an exceptional inaugural marathon effort by everyone involved. The course could hardly have been more beautiful, starting at U of U's Olympic Legacy Bridge, heading south along the Wasatch Mountains front to the halfway mark, turning west along the Van Winkle (perhaps the only dull part of the course), then north, back toward downtown SLC, around and through a number of city parks, then back to Gateway Center. The entire course was lined with cheering locals who had no problem letting us know how proud they were of us and their city for putting on the event. I've run Portland, so I know post-run good food... and SLC came in a VERY CLOSE second (thanks for the ice cold milk!!). My only criticism is of the time of the post-race awards ceremony/party. I finished the race at noon... and really wanted to see the B-52s... but couldn't get myself back downtown from my motel for a 7pm concert... just too 'knackered'. Perhaps that says more about me than it does about race/event organization? All in all, a brilliant event! And, I set a PR. | |
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B. F. from Sacramento, California
(4/26/2004)
"First Ever SLC Marathon Was Great" (about: 2004)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Salt Lake City Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 My compliments go out to the SLC Marathon race organizers of the inaugural SLC Marathon. Course was great and the organization during the race was outstanding. Crowd support covered the entire course and culminated in an amazing finish line area. | |
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J. W. from Sea Level
(4/26/2004)
"GREAT first year event!" (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Salt Lake City Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 OUTSTANDING first year event! This is sure to become a destination marathon for the masses! A GREAT day, and a true celebration of the sport! The Salt Lake crowds were amazing - I was nowhere near the front of the field, but was never lacking enthusiastic support from great crowds. The last half mile (or so) was one of the most memorable finishes in my 27 marathons -- truly worth the effort. A couple SMALL wrinkles in organization were overshadowed by outstanding hospitality from race organizers. A+++ on the 'Men's Restroom' at the start -- an idea whose TIME HAS COME! The altitude was tough on this low-lander. But I'll be back! | |
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s. m. from new york
(4/26/2004)
"I highly recommend this scenic, beautiful course!" (about: 2004)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Salt Lake City Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Salt Lake City's inaugural 2004 race was my 7th marathon. It was very well organized from start to finish. 90% of the participants are from Salt Lake City. I traveled from NY. It was a very scenic race and the course has the potential to be a very fast race if you do not have problems adjusting to the altitude (the altitude slowed me down). The course has a few rolling hills, but other than that it was flat or downhill. the volunteers were terrific and water/Gatorade stations were located every 2 miles. The weather was beautiful as well, which is always a plus! | |
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Diem-Quyen Le from Dallas, Texas
(4/26/2004)
"My Dream Marathon" (about: 2004)
4-5 previous marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I came to Salt Lake City with an injured leg, but except for that, the race was everything I'd dreamed of in a perfect marathon. Despite the pain, my spirits were high all through the race, thanks to unparalleled spectator support, the flat, wide and scenic course (the breathtaking snowcapped Wasatch Mountain literally kept my chin up!), and beautiful spring weather. Aid stations were well manned and finish line food was plentiful. The medal and NordicTrack T-shirt were also very nice. I just hope the travel info on the race website will be more updated next year. Thank you for helping me through the most difficult miles, Cindy (runner from Utah). Thanks for an outstanding job, Scott Kerr! Salt Lake City definitely took another gold medal with its inaugural marathon. Runners, you don't want to miss this race!!! | |
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Stuart Graves from Salt Lake City, UT
(4/26/2004)
"Amazing crowd support for a 1st year marathon!" (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Salt Lake City Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 This was the 1st Salt Lake City Marathon. The number and the enthusiasm of the supporters who came out was truly amazing. The course was spectacular (snowcapped mountains, blooming trees, etc), and the weather was perfect. It's obvious the organizers did their homework in pulling off this inaugural marathon! | |
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R. L. from Salt Lake City, UT
(4/25/2004)
 "Okay for the 1st time... can be better" (about: 2004)
2 previous marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 4 I thought the start was okay and the first half was fantastic. Beautiful setting through neighborhoods and lots of spectators supporting the runners. Once you got through Liberty Park, it was desolate... nobobdy to cheer you on when you really needed it. I'll never forget the State Street scene with nobody out there... just you and the pavement. Should try to end in one of the parks, either Liberty or Pioneer. There should be clear markings of the end point so that you can see it in the distance and muster that last drive. Once I got to Gateway, I couldn't see the end but the crowd there was great. Keep non-entrants off the course. The first water station was too soon and it was understaffed. One reason could have been the non-entrants overloading the station. I didn't see a first aid station throughout the race, even though they were supposed to have been there. Perhaps they need to better marked. Overall, I thought you did a great job for first-timers... congratulations!! |
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