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Inland Trail Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.5 
Organization 4.3 
Spectators 2.6
Number of comments: 67 [displaying comments 21 to 31]
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J. F. from Manitou Beach, MI
(11/2/2009)
 "I'll be back!" (about: 2009)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Inland Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I thoroughly enjoyed this marathon even though I didn't BQ or PR. You couldn't have picked a better day weather-wise for the race. It was a beautiful course. Very organized, and I really appreciated the "facilities" offered by the school. I run alone out in the country, so mobs of spectators aren't necessary for motivation. A big "thank you" to all of the volunteers, police officers, and Cub Scouts, sending us in the right direction, making sure we got across the street safely, or giving us something to quench our thirst. Support can make or break a race - and you guys rocked!! My only suggestion goes to the host hotel, the Holiday Inn. It would be great if they could offer a continental breakfast for the runners at 6 a.m. - nothing fancy, just early enough to get our coffee and toast with peanut butter. Overall, a great experience. And I will be back! | |
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T. H. from Mentor, OH
(11/2/2009)
 "Beautiful course for a fall marathon!" (about: 2009)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Inland Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This race was fantastic! No complaints here at all. Plenty of volunteers, plenty of water stations, well organized and I loved that we could gather in the gym to stretch and keep warm. This year (2009) was a fantastic day - perfect, actually! I will definitely run this race again! | |
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John Bryan from Mansfield OH
(11/1/2009)
 "Beautiful course - great support" (about: 2009)
3 previous marathons
| 2 Inland Trail Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 Well, I did better than last year but not by much. Still, a good race and wonderful support. Check the results - that's me finishing last. Jeff and his folks took care of me like I was an elite runner winning a big race - thanks so much. Don't know if I'll be back next year - I hear the White Tail Trail calling me instead - but I WILL be back eventually and WILL do better! Suggested improvement: don't mix the Gatorade at full strength; it's too strong that way for most runners. | |
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S. R. from columbus, ohio
(5/10/2009)
"Great alternative to NYC!!" (about: 2008)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Inland Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Thank you to Murray Ridge for the wonderful support and hospitality! Northeast Ohio's autumn colors rival those of New England, and the course was flat and fast, with many spectator-viewing intersections. This race is the antithesis of big, expensive, crowded urban spectacles and I can't wait to return. | |
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N. D. from Michigan
(2/2/2009)
 "Poorly Organized" (about: 2008)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Inland Trail Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 2 Out of the many marathons that I have run, this one was the absolute worst. Although the scenery was amazing, this trail definitely had its flaws. The mile markers were not in the correct locations (if there at all), the aid stations were chaotic and not evenly spaced out, and they ran out of water at mile marker 22. I also cannot believe that bikers were allowed on the trail; I felt that this was a dangerous environment. I definitely will not recommend this marathon, nor will I ever run it again. | |
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D. K. from Cleveland, OH
(11/21/2008)
 "Flat, fast and straight" (about: 2008)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Inland Trail Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 I have run many NCN races and they are all well organized. This one is no exception. Plenty of volunteers at the water stops and easy pickup of the race packet. This is a small race (150). You will not have to worry about being held up by the crowd of runners around you. The course is flat and fast (and very straight). Mile markers were not easily visible and were not accurate in many cases. I had a GPS watch, so this was not an issue. In fact, I liked not having the large sign mile markers because the miles just seemed to fly by without knowing the exact mile (I did not look at my watch often). After the race there was not too much food left, but overall this was a great small race. If you do not require large crowds to motivate you, this is a great race to run. | |
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F. K. from Illinois
(11/19/2008)
"Very nice race" (about: 2008)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Inland Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This race was well organized. Water and Gatorade were available every 2 miles. There were police or volunteers available at all of the cross streets to stop traffic. Although there weren't very many spectators, those few that were out were enthusiastic and supportive. Course is beautiful. | |
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B. K. from Cleveland
(11/5/2008)
"Flat, fast, and well-organized." (about: 2008)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Inland Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Rick, the RD, does a wonderful job organizing this cozy race (and his other races, for that matter). The course is flat, flat, flat and fast - definitely PR material, or if you are shooting for a BQ, this would be the place to do it. At 150 marathoners, there's plenty of room to move. Very few spectators, but extraordinarily helpful and supportive volunteers, from bib distribution, to crossing guards for the intersections, to the finishers' area. And official results within 10 minutes of crossing the line? Outstanding! My one recommendation: separate start times (or locations) for the marathon and 5K. It struck me as odd to have the speedsters go out with the distance runners. If you are lucky, you get a crisp morning with autumn at its peak, like we did in 2008. Absolutely beautiful morning capped by a shiny 9-minute PR. Highly recommended. Thanks again, Rick. | |
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B. D. from PA
(11/5/2008)
"Beautiful course, great amenities" (about: 2008)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Inland Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Converted rail bed makes the jaunt through the countryside a breeze. Well run! | |
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Y. T. from Michigan, USA
(11/4/2008)
"Flat and fast course for PR." (about: 2008)
4-5 previous marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 A great, small marathon late in the season in the Midwest. We were able to stay in a school gym until a few minutes before the start, and awards were given right at the finish. A few negatives: There were a few stations that ran out of Gatorade way too early. I also wish each mile marker was accurately placed. There were more than several that weren't accurate. That might have caused some frustration to the runners who were looking to PR or BQ. |
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