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Edmonton Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.2 
Organization 4.4 
Spectators 3.7
Number of comments: 37 [displaying comments 31 to 35]
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K. H. from Eugene, Oregon, USA
(10/6/2004)
 "Great despite bad weather" (about: 2004)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Edmonton Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first marathon and I was very impressed with the fan support and turnout despite a horrible weather day. It was rainy and cold, but the aid stations were fantastic. The course was nice, but I would have preferred not an out and back style. Overall I had a great experience and loved it. Thanks. | |
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D. W. from Calgary, AB
(9/9/2004)
"Nice route" (about: 2004)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Edmonton Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my first marathon, so I have nothing to compare it to. The course followed a very pretty route, through some of the nicest residential districts in Edmonton, plus along the river valley. Two of the hills were early in the race, so were no problem. The McKinnon Ravine hill at 30 km was tough, but at least it was pretty. The cold, wind and moisture probably deterred casual spectators, but I gave the spectators a score of four because of the volunteers. They were incredible, standing there in that weather for hours. Hats off to them for their friendly support. Organization was good. I was impressed that there was food at the brunch for the last finishers. | |
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B. K. from Ontario
(9/2/2004)
 "Rain, wind, low temperature" (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was a very well organized event. I will not complain too much about the weather; at least it was not snowing. The facilities at the start/finish were OK and the volunteers did an excellent job. Two suggestions for improvement: 1. Elevation chart of the course would be very helpful 2. The section of the course near the U of A Experimental Farm could be re-routed to avoid the obvious discomfort of breathing manure-scented air. | |
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B. v. from Spruce Grove, Alberta
(8/23/2004)
"Race very good, extra brunch tickets 2x overpriced" (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 2 Edmonton Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Hi: No, I will not hold you responsible for the weather! This was a good run (I did the 1/2 marathon) and the organization and course were definitely very good. Road marshalls were good, there was no time I had difficulty finding the actual route or having to wake up marshalls to tell them to point the way (this unfortunately does happen in some races). The only negative for me was the high price for the extra brunch tickets - $10 would have been appropriate. | |
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Tim Rosborough from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
(8/23/2004)
"Excellent route " (about: 2004)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Edmonton Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 5 The new route allows runners to view Edmonon's beautiful river valley with a minimum of road closures. The course is challenging without an excessive amount of elevation gain. The third hill (McKinnon Ravine) after 30 km was tough, but manageable. Overall a good route. |
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