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May 19, 2024

Route 66 Marathon Runner Comments

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Course 3.9

Organization 4.5

Spectators 3.7

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S. H. from Tulsa, OK (11/20/2006) "Excellent event! See you in Tulsa!" (about: 2006) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Route 66 Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was an excellent first time marathon...the entire group, race director all the way down to the volunteers did an excellent job. Great course, relatively flat running from downtown Tulsa to one of the nice suburban areas along the river, nice and scenic then back through a couple of nice areas of town, the last two miles finish with a couple of short challenging hills as you reach the finish line where the volunteers did a great job of taking care of the finishers after your name was announced. First time marathoners were recognized with a special bib color, nice little touch. Nice Brooks long sleeve finishers shirt as well. Great event that should grow as the word gets out. Tulsa has a strong running community, this November marathon is a reflection of the many great folks who make Tulsa a great running town.
J. H. from Wichita, Kansas (11/20/2006) "Great Inaugeral Run" (about: 2006) 3 previous marathons \| 1 Route 66 Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I am VERY impressed that this was Tulsa's first big marathon. The race was well organized and very well done. I would definitely recommend it. It was a beautiful day as well! My race experience was a bit tainted by a nagging hip problem. I ran this race pretty injured from about 13 miles or so on. The people at the medical stations were great and so helpful but completely underequipped. They could stretch my bad hip for me but that was about it. No icy-hot patches, no vaseline, no band-aids, nothing but them personally and a folding table. You REALLY need to make sure that next year you equip those stations a bit better. Also please train your volunteers to yell out what they are serving (powerade vs. water). Most of them did an okay job but there were two stops where they switched the order of the beverages and then the people weren't announcing what they had (confusing!). These are all things that you can plan a bit better next year and certainly do not take away from a well mapped course with clear mile markers and a fun event. VERY WELL DONE!!!
C. W. from Kansas (11/20/2006) "Outstanding inaugural marathon" (about: 2006) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Route 66 Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 There are a few absolutes for anyone seriously running a marathon--website with accurate course map, description and elevations, an on-time start without problems, chips and timing system that work, accurate mile markers, acceptable traffic control, and well stocked water stations. The organizers did not disappoint in any of these critical issues. The course is flat until the last 7k so a BQ is possible. The crowd was the size you would expect but supportive, especially the female police officer at mile 24! About the only suggestions I would make would be to redesign the food area to avoid the long lines and have some PTs for post-race massages. Overall, an outstanding job and I would run it again. Thanks!
R. W. from Okla. City, OK (11/20/2006) "One time only - too much concrete" (about: 2006) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Route 66 Marathon COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 I liked the marathon but there was too much concrete and not enough asphalt. It really beat up my legs. Big complaint on your host motel: They were telling everyone no late checkout. I was told they would charge me half a day's rate if I was not out by noon. They ended up not charging after much arguing, but this isn't something you want to worry about while you're trying to run a marathon. I would never go back there and I'm not the only one.
C. M. from Crystal City Missouri (11/20/2006) "Excellent overall event." (General Comments) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Route 66 Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Great course, fantastic support, perfect day for the event. The only glitch seemed to be a huge distance between mile markers 22 and 23. Was a lot longer than a mile. Only mention it because many of the runners commented on their splits at that marker. Couldn't find anything of substance to complain about if I tried, though. Congratulations on a great event.
B. B. from Bartlesville, OK (11/20/2006) "It was a good race." (about: 2006) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Route 66 Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 I really appreciate the water stop folks, but need fuller cups. Many were less than 1/4 full. Thanks.
M. I. from Oklahoma City (11/20/2006) "Great course, spectator involvement and music" (about: 2006) First Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first half marathon and my wife's first full marathon, and I enjoyed meeting other runners, and being greeted at the finish line with all of the hoopla - being treated as if I just walked on the moon. My body was tired but my feelings of accomplishment were overwhelming. Thanks for helping me make a goal. I will be back for the full marathon in 2007. - Bib# 5332
S. C. from El Dorado, Arkansas (11/20/2006) "Fast course, beautiful city, friendly people." (about: 2006) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Route 66 Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Nice, mostly flat course. Note: There was lots of hard concrete that's tough on the legs, a good chance of a headwind on the last half of the marathon, and those hills at the end are tough - even though it's still mostly flat. As such, though, it is still the kind of course you can run a personal best on.... I know because I did. Beautiful city and running along and across the river offers some spectacular vistas.
D. P. from Framingham, MA (11/20/2006) "Beautiful day for a marathon!" (about: 2006) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Route 66 Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 I was in the 4:30 pace group, but they started with sub 10 minute miles for the first three miles, which was faster than the 10:18 pace I was expecting. I finished in 4:43. I was surprised and disappointed that they didn't run a steady 10:18 pace from the beginning. However, I enjoyed the group while I ran with them and would encourage you to offer pace groups again. Add additional bathrooms on course. Add more organized support on course - where were the marching bands, cheerleaders and church choirs during the entire last mile?! I appreciated the police officers who were actually cheering us on while directing traffic at around the 22 or 23 mile marker! I've already planned to come back next year to run with my sister, husband and children - glad to see that you are adding a kid's marathon.
R. T. from Tulsa (11/20/2006) "Great Inaugural Event!" (about: 2006) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Route 66 Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 First off, I must say that this was my very first Half Marathon. I had a great time, yes I hurt today but who doesn't, and the course was great. There may be some who say that the hills at the end were too much but I loved it. They killed me but at the same time I conquored them. I now have the motivation to run a Full Marathon, and I definitely plan on running this as a full next year. As for the course, it started off with a nice down hill and a quick turn onto the Historic Route 66. That took us over the Arkansas River and through a neighborhood and light industrial area. I would like for the race to have continued along Rt 66 for a bit longer, at least until 23rd street then left back over the river. As soon as we got back over to the East side the crowds were fantastic. I didn't really want for water or powerade, one aid station was even handing out Gu packets! Running through Historic Brookside was nice and the crowds were great there also. Nice to see Channel 2 doing live coverage (with play by play) of the race from in front of the studios. After that though the course toughtened up a bit. The hills started and, except for a brief downhill into the SoBo District, they didn't stop until right before the finish. Big and motivating crowd on the downhill into the finish. The only minor complaint I'd have would be that they ran out of free hamburgers in the food tent. They did fix that quickly by bringing in TONS of free pizzas for finishers. As for the medals and goodies. Since this is my first long distance race take my comments as you will. LOVED the medals, they are not gaudy or flashy but very classy. It's in the shape of the Historic Route 66 road sign. Granted no finishers' tech shirt or sandals for us halfies (they were there for the fulls) but we all got a really nice sweatshirt. Overall a great experience and I plan to run it again next year. Thanks guys!

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