This is a great race, especially if you enjoy running in solitude on rolling country roads. The best part was that most of the roads were entirely free of traffic. The local residents, instead of complaining about being inconvenienced, continually cheered me along.

The volunteers were outstanding, and remained remarkably upbeat, even after waiting for the last finishers.

I recommend this race, and I will return in 2007.

The course is scenic along country roads with no traffic because of road closures. The race has a personal feel, with many friendly spectators and working volunteers all throughout the course, with fewer runners. Both fans and working volunteers cheer, yell out your number and make eye contact with you throughout the course. Together with talking to other runners I met during the race, I was thrilled and never bored the entire course. Although the drop in elevation is the greatest east of the Mississippi, the course comprises many ups and downs, providing a real sense of accomplishment in completing the course. The announcer says your name and time as you cross the finish line. I cannot wait to run my next race.

This was my seventh marathon, and so far the best event I have attended. For an inaugural event, the organization was outstanding from pre-race to finish. I loved the road closings! No traffic hassles (of course, few spectators too, but my wife was able to reach the course 3 times) - course downhill and scenic... you can definitely PR here. This race is only going to get bigger and better. Volunteers were terrific, both in number and in spirit.

There were as many hills as drops. The course was beautiful but quiet. If you're looking for big crowds, this isn't for you. The race had a great vibe; the organizers and community should be happy with the results. I was...

The course was more challenging than I anticipated, but the sections through the woods were fantastic - beautiful scenery, mostly downhill, few distractions. Relatively flat start, then lots of down grades, then rolling hills towards the end. The organization and volunteers were great - everyone was friendly and helpful. Spectators were sparse, but enthusiastic. I would definitely do it again.

This was my 46th marathon I've finished, although I've been out of commission for almost 3 & 1/2 years due to running-related injuries. It was a great marathon to come out of retirement for! The race was well organized in every way. Just wish the weather was a bit cooler with some cloud cover to boot. I sandbagged the last 8 miles (ran & walked) & still managed to finish under 3 hours.

RD Bob Werts did a phenomenal job of organizing this inaugural marathon. Starting from the pre-race packet (full to the brim with goodies), then transporting the runners from the finish in Stroudsburg to the start in Tobyhanna, through to the stadium finish at the Stroudsburg HS, everything came off without a hitch. The volunteers (about 20 per aid station and many more at both start and finish) were well coordinated and friendly, and the spectators along this rural route through the Pocono Mountains were very, VERY supportive; they seemed so happy to have this event come through their neighborhoods. The sponsor hotel was nice enough to offer a late check-out, so we could take a quick shower following the race. I swear, it seemed there were more police and firemen along this route than in either of the two [large] marathons I've run (Balt and Phil).

I've little doubt this race will grow to many times its size (about 400) in the coming years, but given the level of support from the local communities, it will have no problem with that. The elevation chart was a little deceptive (there are hills, albeit more down than up); still, I shaved off 10 minutes from my previous marathon time. People of Stroudsburg and environs can be proud about this one. (By the way, I have no affiliation with the race or the local area at all.)

There were too many road closings to allow fans to see the runners. Directions could be given to fans on places to watch. More activity at the start. Don't make the start spectators stay there until the last runner passes. No need for total road closures. Results should be posted on the internet.

Great day, great race! RD did a fantastic job, from volunteers to traffic control to the post-race stuff... top-notch! Course was challenging... but scenery alone made up for it! This race will definitely grow and Stroudsburg should be proud! They have a great town!

This was my 67th marathon. It was fantastic. It seemed that it was either uphill or downhill, with nothing flat. The going up was worth the going down... with more declines than inclines. I would do it again. The spectators were sparse, but wonderful. If there were more towns, I'm sure there would have been more spectators. The scenery and the volunteers were wonderful. DO IT!!