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Eugene Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.6 
Organization 4.5 
Spectators 4.3
Number of comments: 159 [displaying comments 91 to 101]
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R. W. from Left Coast
(5/19/2008)
 "Better, But Still Disappointed" (about: 2008)
4-5 previous marathons
| 2 Eugene Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 This is a great course, much improved from 2007. The organization was okay, but lacking in some areas. The support for the back-of-the-pack runners/walkers was almost non-existent. Coming across the Autzen Footbridge between mile 25 and 26, there were hordes of people walking in the other direction, carrying armloads of food and drink from the finish line. When I got to the finish, I really needed 2 things: a porta-potty, and something to eat. The porta-potty was out of paper and the food was non-existent. If the course is to be open for 8 hours, it seems reasonable to assume that there would still be something there for those of us coming in that late, especially after seeing so many people who seemed to be spectators (rather than participants) carrying food away from the finish. | |
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E. P. from Eugene, OR
(5/16/2008)
 "Great town, great race!" (about: 2008)
6-10 previous marathons
| 2 Eugene Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The Second Annual Eugene Marathon was better than the first. The course was re-routed to avoid a residential area and to finish line-of-site at Autzen Stadium (instead of having to run around it). Well organized, good weather, good crowd and fun. I PR'd by over 12 minutes. The food and entertainment at the end were fun. | |
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L. H. from Sacramento - home of CIM
(5/15/2008)
 "A Great Marathon to Run a PR" (about: 2008)
6-10 previous marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I agree with David. Running a great race truly influences how one feels about the marathon and I had a great race at Eugene. The course is flat and fast. There were numerous, well supplied aid stations with enthusiastic volunteers. I was a little surprised there weren't more spectators, especially on a perfect day. | |
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N. t. from Oregon, North of Eugene
(5/14/2008)
 "Average" (about: 2008)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Eugene Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 Spectator support was below average. I felt alone for half of the race along the bike path. Also, we were running into a headwind. Timing mats/results were not 100% accurate (20 mile split was a minute off). The finish line was well organized and plentiful. Entertainment was very good. Participation shirts were great. The expo was average to slightly above average. I was pleased with the opportunity for spectators/family and friends to show their support at various locations without having to log miles and miles. Videos and photos were very good. | |
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S. D. from Seattle, WA
(5/13/2008)
"Beautiful course, spectator-friendly, good support" (about: 2008)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Eugene Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 Eugene was my fourth marathon. The route is nearly flat after mile 7, and spends the last 12 miles on a wooded path near a river. Beautiful. The somewhat cloverleaf design allows friends/family to see you multiple times. The spectators (though not everywhere) were very enthusiastic in their support. Great volunteers too! (Very) minor complaints: walkers not starting near back, music not nearly as often as indicated, and I'm not a fan of Gleukos. Overall: wonderful! | |
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Mike Knobler from Atlanta, Ga.
(5/11/2008)
"Track Town U.S.A. is a runner's paradise" (about: 2008)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Eugene Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This town knows running, and it shows. The course is flat and fast, the race well-organized. There are enough turns so you aren't bored but not so many that it slows you. Even with the addition of a half-marathon, this race is still small enough that an 8-minute/mile pace means you have plenty of space in which to run without worrying about being slowed by people in front of you or pushed by someone from behind. Most of the last 16 miles are along the Willamette River, on a path. The finish is in the parking lot of the football stadium (not so scenic, though practical in terms of parking). Shuttle buses are available to get runners from the finish to the start or downtown. They need (prominent) signs and/or announcements to let runners know where to board those buses, but when that's the biggest thing to gripe about, you know the race is good. I came all the way from Atlanta, and I'd do it again. | |
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K. D. from Ohio
(5/9/2008)
"Clearly deserves to be in the top few" (about: 2008)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Eugene Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Possibly one of the best marathons of the 40+ I have run. This race has it all: gorgeous scenery, cool temperatures, an exceptional running community, flat and fast course, excellent organization, access to fun tourist activities, friendly people, and top-notch race operations. Eugene is a groovy college town and the whole "running mecca" aura was in full swing. A total blast. Do Eugene if you are looking for an awesome, small marathon. | |
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C. A. from Otis Orchards Washington
(5/9/2008)
"Do it!" (about: 2008)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Eugene Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was a fun, flat and beautiful course. HOWEVER, be aware the majority of the course has concrete footing (I said concrete - not asphalt). That aside, this marathon ROCKS, and we enjoyed the City of Eugene too. | |
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J. C. from Seattle
(5/8/2008)
"Great, Green and Wonderful" (about: 2008)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Eugene Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I was impressed by this marathon. A pleasant course paired with entertaining spectators and thoughtful organization - right down to the compost bins for food scraps at the finish line. And the cool, reusable, green goody bag, and the technical shirt were an unexpected bonus! | |
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M. S. from Minneapolis, MN
(5/8/2008)
 "Great Course" (about: 2008)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Eugene Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 I loved the course: Beautiful, flat, fast, good scenery. Pasta dinner, expo, starting line, and finish line were all great. My only complaints were that they listed all the musical acts that would be along the course and I saw none of these. They also advertised a 3:15 pacer who either didn't show up or was hiding really well at the start. Finally, the crowds were disappointing. My last 2 marathons were Richmond and Green Bay - both had A LOT more crowd support than Eugene. I was pretty surprised by that. The college kids don't really come out to cheer you on though. |
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