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Great Ocean Road Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.8 
Organization 4.5 
Spectators 3.9
Number of comments: 13 [displaying comments 11 to 12]
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G. F. from Melbourne
(5/22/2006)
 "The most beautiful race course I've experienced" (about: 2006)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Great Ocean Road Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The GO was my first marathon and I chose to do this one after speaking to various people about their marathon experiences. They told me 'if you're going to do one marathon in your life time, do the Great Ocean Road one. Easily the most spectacular race course ever' - comments I can now validate. Although still in its infancy, the GO marathon event was run extremely well. Volunteers, drink stations, safety and first aid were never an issue. I only have one recommendation: clearer signs to allow participants to better accurately gauge the remaining distances (especially near the time checks). All in all, definitely one of the most rewarding experiences! My wife and I will definitely be back in 2007. Number 129. | |
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J. A. from Melbourne, Australia
(12/3/2005)
 "Most scenic, challenging course in the world!" (about: 2005)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Great Ocean Road Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 The Great Ocean Road in Australia in one of the most scenic coastlines in the world and some nutter decided to whack a marathon race on it. 2005 marked the inaugural run from the town of Lorne to the town of Apollo Bay - a distance of 45km but you get timed also at the 42.2. A winding course, up and down hills, with a slight headwind coming in from the southern ocean. A brilliant drive in a car but a damned hard road to run. About 3 hours from the city of Melbourne, and it's an isolated coastline, making it all the better to pit the individual against the elements. Destined to be one of the world's great runs! |
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