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Marshall University Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.2 
Organization 4.4 
Spectators 3.0
Number of comments: 208 [displaying comments 51 to 61]
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S. L. from KY
(11/9/2011)
 "Rooting For Improvement." (about: 2011)
4-5 previous marathons
| 2 Marshall University Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 1 Overall I enjoyed the marathon, but I have a few issues. First the positives: 1. I thought the police/ military did a wonderful job at intersections. 2.The volunteers at the aid stations were pleasant, supportive, and quick with fluids. 3. I love the atmosphere of running through the beautiful campus, Ritter Park, and Harris Riverfront park. 4 GREAT Jacket and CHEAP race fees. My issues were: 1. no water at finish for runners for at least 20 minutes. I walk 1/4 mile to local store. I know spectators helped themselves, but you gotta be overstocked at least with water. No excuse. 2.No Mats at start, and really need to have a 10K mat if you continue to have double loop. I know this costs more, but I for one would gladly pay 5-10 dollars more if this was corrected. Hate to say it, but people will, and did cheat. Numerous people after the race mentioned it. GOTTA fix this for a BQ RACE. | |
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A. B. from Pittsburgh, PA
(11/9/2011)
 "Nice low budget race" (about: 2011)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Marshall University Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This is a very nicely organized low budget race. For the entry fee and the field size, you can't complain about anything. But even ignoring the limitations that the organizers surely faced, everything worked well. The course: Huntington is a small town and one shouldn't expect much crowd support. The double loop probably saves some expenses and it is not a fun feature of the race. The finish on the football field is great. The course is flat and good for a PR. The course was marked well for the most part. Some places were a bit confusing but I had enough runners ahead of me that I could follow. Huntington is not the most beautiful town but the parts on the river and in the park were nice. Other issues: Post race food and drinks were very limited. Water stations were adequate. Pasta dinner was a nice feature. Overall I recommend this race for both the experienced and the beginner runner. Thanks to the organizers and volunteers! | |
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S. F. from Lexington
(11/9/2011)
 "Great race!!!" (about: 2011)
11-50 previous marathons
| 3 Marshall University Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 This is my 3rd time running Marshall. I grew up in this area and moved to Lexington, and I love Marshall University. I run Derby, Chicago and Flying Pig yearly but always look forward to coming home to Marshall!!! This year I was disappointed to find out the half marathon did not run thru campus to place the flower. I really look forward to paying respect to our football family. After the race it didn't feel the same so my family and I went back to the fountain and placed the flowers just like in the past races. Please reconsider this for next year. I do think everyone should have the chance to pay respects and remember, 'We Are Marshall'......... Great race, great jacket, shirt, medal and the the finish is great!!! See you next year!!!!! | |
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Ed Robins from Philadelphia, Pa
(11/9/2011)
"Fun, Fast race" (about: 2011)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Marshall University Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 I drove over 8 hours to get to Huntington for this year's race and didn't regret it. The course is very flat and fast as advertised. Loved the Jacket and Medal (the first two sided medal I've ever recieved) and I bought an extra Long sleeve tech shirt after the race for a bargain price. There are some long sections through an industrial area but they are offset by the campus, running along the river and the nice 4 mile section (done twice) through Ritter park. The unique touches with the flower and carring the football the last 50 yards really distinguish this race. I can't eat a grilled burger after a marathon but lot's of other folks seemed to really enjoy them. Very little spectator support but the volunteers were all nice and stayed around late. I parked right by the course and peeled off my cold weather top at the half way point. Worked out great. Nice having real bathrooms before a race! | |
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J. H. from Pittsburgh, PA
(11/8/2011)
"Good. Almost great." (about: 2011)
6-10 previous marathons
| 4-5 Marshall University Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 4 I've participated in this race 5 times now and enjoyed it each time. A flat, fast course and not too crowded. I wish the full marathon course wasn't recently changed to 2 13.1 mile laps. Covering the same ground isn't fun. I also had family in the relay which wasn't very well organized. For this to be a great marathon, there should be a timing mat at the beginning, no chances for people to take shortcuts, and organized relay procedures with shuttles. | |
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C. M. from Indiana
(11/8/2011)
 "Don't miss this race!" (about: 2011)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Marshall University Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 Overall this race was a great experience. The course is very flat, with only 2 hills and they are short, small hills. Running through the park is beautiful. The creek views and river views will make you forget the pain of running! There is just tons to look at on this course! There are not a lot of spectators for the race, but the ones that are out are great and supportive. The support of military and police officers is great as well. Water stops were a little too far apart in my opinion, but well stocked once you got there. If you're used to training with plenty of water, carry a small handheld for this race. The race shirt and race jacket are very nice, and the medal is very heavy duty. Finishing on the football field is the best part of the race, and hearing the announcer call each finisher by name is very cool. There was plenty of food and drinks at the finish line, and you actually stay on the football field for that, which I enjoyed. It's true that there's not really an expo for this event, and not a lot of fanfare. But it was a very laidback event and well organized, and a really fun race to run. Make it a point to run this race at least once! | |
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L. G. from Maryland
(11/7/2011)
"Good until the end...." (about: 2011)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Marshall University Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 4 NO FLUIDS at the finish line!!!!!! I was enjoying this race until I finished the marathon and there was nothing to drink!!!! I have never finished a marathon and experienced this before. And there were still 200 marathoners to finish behind me! Overall, the marathon itself was enjoyable. The course is flat and I enjoyed the run along the river and through Ritter Park. There were plenty of enthusiastic volunteers. Great race jacket and wonderful cookout at the end! It was nice to finish in the stadium and carry a football to the finish line. It was also nice to be able to place a flower at the memorial for the crash victims. I would still recommend this race despite the fluid situation at the end because it is a nice run. And I am sure that the fluid issue will be resolved for next year! | |
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Bob Kroeger from Cincinnati
(11/7/2011)
"Great Value for the Entry Fee!!!" (about: 2011)
50+ previous marathons
| 2 Marshall University Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 If you signed up early enough, the cost was under $60 and for that you received: flat marathon, Brooks Podium jacket ($50 retail), pasta dinner, and a wonderful cast silver medal, one of the nicer ones that I've seen in my 50 marathons. The volunteers, plentiful enough, made you feel welcome and they cheered as I ran down Marshall's football field with a football in arms. Made it over the finish line without being tackled, too. You won't find a flatter course and the temps were PR perfect (about 33 at start and 50 at finish). Course loops twice through a scenic city park and along quiet residential streets but, yes, there are some miles through industrial meltdowns. Such is life. No big deal. Stayed at the Ramada. I'd give them an A. Great room and only ten minutes from the start. For a good parking spot, arrive before 6:30. Was impressed with how much economic progress has been made in the Pullman Square area downtown. Fun to walk around there, before or after the race. | |
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Pennington Paul from Athens, W.V.
(11/7/2011)
 "Great marathon once again for 2011" (about: 2011)
11-50 previous marathons
| 4-5 Marshall University Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my 5th year running this marathon It was just as awesome as it always was. The course change I enjoyed cause you got to see more spectators than previous years. The jackets were Awesome too. Keep up the great work and I can't wait until 2012 to do it again | |
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B. G. from OH
(11/7/2011)
 "Finish line fun/course confusing/Safety concerns" (about: 2011)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Marshall University Marathon
COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 1 Parts of this Marathon were good. Finishing at the stadium running on to the football field and hearing your name annouced was great. The free pre-race meal and after race grilling and volunteers serving both meals were great. However they need to work on organizing it better. I have ran much larger and better organized events. There were a number of safety concerns on this course. Streets were not really blocked off. The officers directing traffic were great but lacking on the second half of the course. Cars came really close to runners. This race had two loops that became confusing in the end as you had to decide which set of green painted arrows to follow. Several runners ran extra miles. You also shared half a lane with returning runners which made slower runners have to run on a sloped side, putting pressure on knees and hips. Also, the only first aid station was at the finish line. As far as spectators, they were virtually no existent. No bands or entertainment unless you count the one guy blasting music from his van. Not sure I would do this one again. |
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