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Newport Marathon (RI) Runner Comments
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Course 4.2 
Organization 3.6 
Spectators 3.1
Number of comments: 138 [displaying comments 101 to 111]
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John Zeleznikow from Melbourne, Australia
(10/22/2007)
 "Poor course martialling" (about: 2007)
50+ previous marathons
| 2 Newport Marathon (RI)s
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 1 The race organization was haphazard. All of the slower runners who took six hours or more were lost because of a lack of martials. And there was no food at the end | |
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S. B. from New Jersey
(10/22/2007)
 "A great, well-run marathon" (about: 2007)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Newport Marathon (RI)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 You can't ask for a more beautiful, scenic course. I also loved that the route had a great mix of flat, uphills, and downhills. National Guard was great directing you at the turns, and although there were not many spectators, the people who were there were great. I broke 4 hours for the 1st time so was really happy - beat my previous personal best by about 18 minutes. The post-race lobster and chowder were nice treats. My one suggestion would be for more water stations. Many thanks to the women who live at mile 23 and set up their own little station. I can't wait to run this one again. Great course, great people. | |
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M. C. from Southbury, CT
(10/22/2007)
 "Beautiful Challenging Course" (about: 2007)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Newport Marathon (RI)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 3 An incredibly scenic course. The stretch from mile 5 - 12 provides some of the most amazing views and sites in any race....first with the ocean views....and then with the mansions. Then later when the race passes Eastons Beach and heads out on the neighboring peninsula you can see the mansions from across the water. Up until Mile 17 most of the race is along (or near) the water with only mild rolling hills. After that, it heads inland for the final 9 miles and got much more difficult. The cruelest part was the monster hill at mile 25. Once you get past this one, it is downhill to the finish. The weather was nice.....but probably a bit too warm for those needing to push for a qualifying time. I cashed in my Boston qualifying chips earned at my last marathon and chose to instead enjoy this one. I think the hills on the back part of this race would also make this one a tough qualifier. From an organization standpoint this this a classic small marathon (about 550 people ran). I think they could have used a bit more water stations...particularly in the last 10 miles of the race. The stations were well manned and had plenty more than just water/gatorade (bananas, etc). I missed a few of the course mile markers...however I think that was just me daydreaming.....every time I was looking for one....they were there. The course turns were not marked at all (nothing....no signs and no spray paint on the road)....so they are relying entirely on the volunteers to point the way. I can see how some of the slower-paced runners can get frustrated with this race if they are having to figure their own way in the last few miles. As we all know....nobody can think straight when trying to finish a marathon...so they should at least have well-marked signs. My only other comment is that I think not having the post race festivities near the finish line (you had to take the shuttle bus....or get your own ride back to the start area)takes something away from the camaraderie/festivities. All in all, the scenic views of this race make this one worth doing. | |
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D. D. from Dedham, Mass
(10/22/2007)
 "Beautiful, Challenging Course" (about: 2007)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Newport Marathon (RI)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 For a small marathon, this was a well organized race. I am also a slower runner (finished in 5:56 and some odd seconds) and found the course well marked and I did not loose my way at all. (At mile 25, though, there was a left fork and I was not sure where to go until I saw the mile marker.) The volunteers were awesome, especially from mile 20 to the end. Great idea to have food later on in the race; those M&Ms at mile 23 gave me the boost I needed! A few critiques: Better direction signs for the Newport Yachting Center on American's Cup Boulevard. And running down Paradise Ave was tricky since the road is slim and has very little shoulder and the tour buses come up right near you. Course had some tough hills but quite scenic. All in all, a very good race! | |
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S. D. from Westchester, New York
(10/22/2007)
 "amazing scenery and post race meal" (about: 2007)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Newport Marathon (RI)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Forget your PR goals, forget an easy course and just go out to have fun. The course was hard but absolutely beautiful. There area of Newport is amazing to view and to get to run it was a treat. From the city of Newport through the Ocean drive to the Mansions to the beaches to the hills it was just to be enjoyed. Forget running for a PR it is just to hilly relax enjoy the run and take in the sites. If you do that you will love the course. The organization was first rate. The pre-race and post race events where excellent. The post race party with the clam chowder and lobsters was amazing. I have never been feed so well after a race in a very long time. To get a whole steamed lobster after the race was a treat I did not expect. The race organizers could not of been nicer. The town supported the race and the entire experience was great. This is a race to bring your significant other to even if they do not run. The city of Newport offers so much and is such a nice place to visit you can bring your family or just plan a romantic weekend with a long run thrown in. Stay in town at one of the inns or a bed and breakfast and just enjoy the whole experience. This is a race to savor slowly like a fine meal not to race through because you will miss out on the charm of the course and the city. | |
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D. A. from Bronx, New York
(10/21/2007)
"Thank God for the race directors." (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Newport Marathon (RI)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 What a beautiful course. I was made to feel like a star by the support of the race directors. As a walker, my only criticism is the course was not well marked by arrows or signs. If it were not for a local resident, I would have gone off course. - a heart transplant recipient | |
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m. c. from chicago il
(10/21/2007)
"once is a enough for this race" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Newport Marathon (RI)
COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 2 Finished in 6:28; got lost many times on the course. the course marshals left the course, leaving the slower runners to find their own way. There were no signs telling the runners which way to go. The aid stations were very well run. Unless you were doing the 50 states, I would not recommend this race. | |
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A. T. from Wisconsin
(10/21/2007)
"Awesome Marathon" (about: 2007)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Newport Marathon (RI)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 I really enjoyed this marathon. They changed the course and it is no longer a three-loop course. The views of the ocean were spectacular and the weather was good. There were some hills, a couple of them hard but most were rolling. The first half could have used another aid station and I didn't see the mile markers at 1 and 2. Otherwise a great race with friendly volunteers, great fans, and beautiful views. Plus there was lobster and chowder at the end! | |
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P. S. from Worcester, MA
(10/21/2007)
 "Scenic, sprawling marathon!!!" (about: 2007)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Such a beautiful course. Police patrol, spectators, and mile markers were great. Course was wonderful too. Not a flat course by any means - rolling, sprawling hills and from mile marker 18 on, with some challenging, steep hills. Everyone seemed to be enjoying it!!!! Hats off to Breakers Marathon!!! | |
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J. O. from Sterling, MA, USA
(1/11/2007)
"Great run" (about: 2006)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Newport Marathon (RI)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 This was my 2nd marathon. I loved it. There was plenty of food - I finished late and was still able to get stuff. The race had good organization. The day was a bit windy but the course was great. Nice decline at the start and somehow the climb back was not bad at all. Also, the police were excellent; they kept the traffic from bothering even back-markers like myself. |
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