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Great Day Great Run for Tulsa (about: 2006)
Course: 5
Organization: 5
Fans: 5
t. s. from Tulsa, Oklahoma USA (11/21/06)
4-5 previous marathons
What a great day for a marathon and what a great day for Tulsa. The city came out and showed up very well for all of the runners. The spectators were out in good numbers at many locations along the route. The volunteers were very good at all of the water stops and before and after the race. Having run large marathons in the past, I wondered how my home town would turn out and everything was great. Thanks Tulsa.
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Very Well Organized! (about: 2006)
Course: 4
Organization: 5
Fans: 3
J. R. from San Antonio Texas (11/21/06)
6-10 previous marathons
Other Cities could learn from Tulsa! Very well organized; Marathon start/finish in same area; easy to get to; great finish setup with lots of free food and beer. Band was excellent! Weather and course was perfect. Highly recommend. Tulsa is a Cool City!!!!
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What a Race!!! (about: 2006)
Course: 5
Organization: 5
Fans: 3
B. F. from Irving, Texas (11/21/06)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Route 66 Marathon
This was my fifth half marathon in a year, and by far my favorite. The course was very well supported, and the scenery was beautiful. It was nice coming home for this race. I do wish that there were more perks for the halfers.
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Great course, scenic, and fun (about: 2006)
Course: 4
Organization: 5
Fans: 2
L. P. from Tulsa, Oklahoma USA (11/21/06)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Route 66 Marathon
The course was excellent. Just enough hills to keep it interesting. The organization was really great. There was no confusion, the mile markers were large enough to see from a distance. Great water stations, enthusiastic volunteers. Could have been more porta-potties on the course and many more spectators. It got kinda lonesome at times. An appropriate finishers medal. I'll be back next year.
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good inaugural event (about: 2006)
Course: 3
Organization: 5
Fans: 3
D. E. from Oklahoma (11/21/06)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Route 66 Marathon
Nice job on the inaugural event. From beginning to end, everything was well organized. The water stations were spaced nicely and had plenty of volunteers. The announcers at the end were better than any I have ever experienced. Their enthusiasm was appreciated. The post race was great. Good food and plenty of it. I never did see a massage tent. They need to look into post race massages.
My only real complaint was the mile markers. Everything was fine until mile 15. Something was way off around this marker. Later in the race around mile 22 or 23, I thought I missed a marker but I then came across it. I'm nowhere near the front of the pack but I didn't run any 14 minute miles like the marker suggested. While running up the very steep hils at the end, you want to be assured the markers are accurate. I also heard complaints from those wearing Garmins that they finished with 26.7 miles. I don't think the Garmins are 100% accurate but that's a big difference.
All in all, it was a great day and a very good marathon. 50 staters should consider this event. Just be aware of the hills at the end.
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Very good for the inaugural race. (General Comments)
Course: 4
Organization: 5
Fans: 2
William Ralston from Tulsa, OK. (11/21/06)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Route 66 Marathon
I thought more of the race should have been on old route 66. I understand logistics and all. The first aid stations were not great, overall it was nicely organized for the first one.
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Never would have guessed this was an inaugural (about: 2006)
Course: 5
Organization: 4
Fans: 5
r. w. from houston, tx (11/21/06)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Route 66 Marathon
Very well done. The course was smooth and flat. The only fault with the course is the rocky bit of path in Jenks; made for unsure footing. The spectators, police, and organizers were all helpful and very encouraging. Some of the mile markers were not properly located.
I definitely recommend this marathon for anyone looking for a small field of runners and a fast course.
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High Marks to Event Directors & Volunteers (about: 2006)
Course: 4
Organization: 5
Fans: 4
D. D. from Toronto, Canada (11/21/06)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Route 66 Marathon
I want to give high Marks to the event Directors and Volunteers. This was definitely a class production. I highly recommend this Marathon, especially if you are looking for a professional, yet, 'hometown' event.
I especially want to thank the Medical staff for taking such great care of the athletes. I, myself, needed attention after my race, and was tremendously impressed with the overall care and professionalism given to the athletes.
The course was terrific, and the volunteers were first class.
This one I will definitely do again.
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Too many hills at the end. Should have been in mid (about: 2006)
Course: 4
Organization: 5
Fans: 5
B. H. from Oklahoma (11/20/06)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Route 66 Marathon
They didn't have the 'Inspiration Mile' as was anticipated. Also, there were a lot more attractions and perks for full marathoners than there were for half-marathoners, leaving half-marathoners feeling a little left out and ignored.
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good course (about: 2006)
Course: 5
Organization: 4
Fans: 4
E. N. from Houston (11/20/06)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Route 66 Marathon
I question the distance between mile 22 and 23...seemed to be about .35 long.
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