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May 3, 2024

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Course 4.2

Organization 4.4

Spectators 3.0

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A. K. from Louisville, ky (11/18/2012) "Great small race" (about: 2012) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Marshall University Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I was really impressed with this race. I was registered for NYC and was left scrambling for another race when it was cancelled. Was delighted to find this one and was even more impressed that they offered a discounted entry for NYC runners. Huntington was easy to get to and we found a hotel across the river in OH. Packet pickup was easy and straightforward. Nice tech race T. I wish they had women's sizes but oh well. Found a nice restaurant downtown for dinner. Race morning was very easily logistically. Easy parking, nice warm Rec center with indoor bathrooms (!!) one downside: there was no timing mat at the start so gun time only. Course was very fast and flat. I actually liked the double loop course, was helpful in the late miles to know where I was going! I also liked that portions of the course had runners going in both directions (1st loop in and 2nd loop out). Being able to see and cheer for other is a nice boost. Everyone was very nice. Great volunteers. I even had one chase me down and hand me watch after I botched a waterstop handoff. Finish was really fun, even if I was far to tired to take the football handoff. Nice to hang out in the stadium afterwards. Wish they had a small awards ceremony instead of just going to pick it up at the table...BUT...I was very impressed that instead of giving out trinkets the awards were donations made in your name to the Wounded Warrior Project. Very fitting for a Veteran's Day race. Overall a great small race. Limited spectator support in parts, but I expect that in a small race. Great volunteers, fast course, really glad I found this one
J. T. from Gurnee, IL (11/17/2012) "Exceptional race!" (about: 2012) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Marshall University Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is a marathon that has been transformed into an artform. Easy packet pick-up, plenty of parking, many aid stations, no-line porta-potties, friendly staff..etc. My 1st race with 2 loops and I liked it. It was motivating to see other runners. Plus, you get to know exact locations of aid stations and can fine-tune your fluid intake. Fans was ample for a race of this size, and those who were there were very supportive. There were many aid stations and the volunteers provided plenty of support. Loved the football at the end. One input to organizers: some of the food were gone for later runners. I saw many non-runners enjoying them as well. The burgers and dogs were plentiful! Highly recommended!!
M. F. from Edwardsville, IL (11/15/2012) "Love the Jacket and the Medal" (about: 2012) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Marshall University Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 THE GOOD. Great swag including the jacket, race shirt and medal. Park right next to the start line and the course. Finish on the famed football field in the endzone with a football. Flat course. Great course support. The finish line hamburgers were awesome. THE CHALLENGES. The starting line seemed to lack organization. There were no starting mats. The course could use gu, and the finish line could use gatorade, bananas and bagels?
S. W. from London, Canada (11/14/2012) "They do so much right" (about: 2012) 11-50 previous marathons \| 3 Marshall University Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 Great little no-hassle marathon. Everything goes smoothly. Easy packet pickup, short line for the free pasta dinner, easy to park near the start. The entry fee is amazing and you get so much for it. The water tables are frequent and well-staffed. The spectators are few but enthusiastic. Its what marathoning used to be - all about the running, not the bands and cheerleaders and the picnics along the way. Take a few gels in your pocket and enjoy the run. If you need a 26-mile party or bananas along the way, this isn't the race for you but if you like a well-organized, friendly, simple race, give Marshall a try.
M. C. from Charleston wv (11/12/2012) "Excellent race! Well organized and runner friendly" (about: 2012) 11-50 previous marathons \| 6+ Marshall University Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 If you don't need the circus atmosphere of the big races, this one is for you. The course is well laid out and flat. Organization is a real plus here and the atmosphere is warm. Swag is first rate. Would change nothing.
Bettie Wailes from FL (11/12/2012) "Heartily recommend this one" (about: 2012) 50+ previous marathons \| 2 Marshall University Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was first-class all the way. Easy packet pickup, free pasta dinner, nice course, frequent aid stations, the best traffic control anywhere, and enough food at the end for the very last runner. Friendly support from everyone!
D. R. from Cincinnati, OH (11/12/2012) "Great hassle-free marathon that I recommend." (about: 2012) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Marshall University Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Pros: 1. Nice course (two loops for marathon, so get to run through Ritter Park and the campus twice. 2. Traffic control was done extremely well (roads are not completely closed for the race). 3. Great bling (marathoners get jacket, tech shirt and finisher medal). 4. Nice stadium finish carrying football. 5. Easy packet pickup. 6. Showers available after race at rec center. 7. Rec center open before the race so you can stay warm and use bathrooms. 8. Many hotels within easy drive to race (a couple miles) and near I-64.
D. C. from Chicago, IL (11/12/2012) "Doesn't get any better than this" (about: 2012) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Marshall University Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The race director promised this race would get even better and he lived up to his word. Across the board they really did it right. As mentioned in the many positive reviews of past races, there are a lot of great things about this small race - great flat and fast course, easy parking, cool finish in stadium, great burgers hot off the grill at finish, and of course the best jacket I have ever gotten at a race. This race has a lot going for it, despite being a double loop. Highly recommended for 50 staters.
T. P. from Outer Banks, NC (11/11/2012) "This is a gem of a race. PR course!" (about: 2012) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Marshall University Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 Great race and great time of the year for it. The course is flat but there are a couple steep uphills but they are really short and over fast. The part through Ritter Park is beautiful! Couple places where you could tell they were adding on just to get the distance right. Needs more volunteers at some places to prevent people from cutting off parts of the course. Great tech shirt and jacket. Great value for the low registration fee. I think the race is great for PRs and they have a gem of a marathon with a small town feel of it. The secret needs to get out and see this race's numbers grow. I highly recommend this race!
S. S. from Lincoln, NE (11/11/2012) "Great WV race for 50 Stater" (about: 2012) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Marshall University Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I signed up for this marathon late to serve as a substitute for the NYC Marathon. For a 50 Stater, this was a great race and I would recommend it as the West Virginia race for any 50 Stater. Huntington was surprisingly easy to get to, with a flight into Huntington connecting from Charlotte, NC. I rented a car for <$30 and drove to the packet pick up. It was small and crowded, but went pretty smoothly. There was a pre-race pasta dinner on site included in the registration fee. For those who signed up early, they received a Brooks running jacket in addition to the race t-shirt. Including the pasta dinner, the $55 entry fee was a tremendous value. In addition, they do offer race day picket pickup, which I didn't need this time but have on occasion. The race started promptly at 7AM in front of the football stadium. It was calm and cool, with temperatures in the 50s most of the race. It was generally flat and consisted of two loops in and around town. The highlights were the portions along the Ohio River and those through the city parks and university. Aid stations were plentiful, but never had any Gels or Gu's or anything. I generally plan on supplying my own but was a couple short this time. Thanks to the kid at mile 21 handing out oreo's. Spectators were pretty sparse, but I don't mind that. Almost right on cue, John Denver's tribute to West Virginia, 'Country Roads' came on my iPod at mile 24 and took me home. The finish was on the goal line inside the stadium. You could carry a football the last 100 yards. I didn't have enough left to do a dance in the end-zone, but I did spike the ball! The University closed the rec center and allowed runners to use the shower facilities, which was a huge bonus for those of us looking to get out of town. I was very pleased with the Marshall Marathon. It is a great value, small regional marathon that should appeal to any 50 Stater.

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