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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 121 to 131]
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Jim Daigneau from Calgary, AB, Canada
(5/13/2007)
 "Great job, Eugene! Highly recommend this marathon." (about: 2007)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Eugene Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my 7th marathon (ranging from the huge Chicago Lasalle to much smaller Saskatoon, SK, Canada) and this one definitely ranks as the best in my experience right up there with Napa Valley. Eugene, OR provided a great marathon experience from start to finish (well, except for the run around Autzen Stadium near the finish, which should be changed for next year...) with a scenic/ green course, excellent logistics and local support in a very friendly smaller city. Weather was ideal and would recommend this race to anyone seeking a West Coast spring marathon. Found it especially motivating to start from U of O Hayward Field (echoes of Pre!) and having the opportunity to complete pre-race warm-up at this legendary venue. Found my marathon experience in Eugene to be first-rate throughout the weekend. Thank you, Oregon! | |
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M. P. from Mount Prospect, Illinois
(5/12/2007)
"Congratulations on a Winner!" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Eugene Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 This was my second inaugural this year and third marathon this year. The other inaugural as far as organization goes could take lessons from the top-notch job the Eugene Race Director and staff did. I was extremely impressed on how well organized the race was. The weather was perfect; the course was scenic with the right amount of different terrain. The hotel I was staying at was right past mile 16 and I was able to see my sweetheart. I was a little disappointed that I didn't see time clocks, until mile 20. I knew at that point I just had to be patient and I would have my long awaited Boston qualifying time. After some nice volunteer heard my plea for vaseline at mile 22, she ran up to me with a tongue depressor full of vaseline. I knocked 8 minutes off of my PB from 1999. I did qualify for Boston, and have recommended to my running buddies that this is a race they need to put on their calendar. Thank you so much! My carbo loading included many of the local microbrews on Saturday. Eugene definitely wins in that category, too! | |
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T. K. from Washington state
(5/10/2007)
 "Thank you Eugene!" (about: 2007)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Eugene Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I LOVED this marathon! There is always a risk when running an inaugural event, but what this one lacked in any organizational area, it made up for in heart. Course support was amazing! From plenty of volunteers, to an entire city that turned out to cheer me on! Thank you for putting my name on my race number. It makes such a huge difference to hear 'Go T" - when your spirit is waning! People were out everywhere. The course was completely beautiful, until the end. I do agree they need to do something other than have us breathing in exhaust the last mile. That was one rough mile and I needed my O2 people! Other than that, wow. Almost 12 miles along the Willamette River! Saw all sorts of gorgeous wildlife, and there was even the option a few points to run on soft trail. Loved having the opportunity to run with the halfers for the first 9.5 miles. My husband did the half, and we were surprised (pleasantly) to be able to do that together! Water stations were very well stocked, but eww on the Gleukos. That is the nastiest tasting stuff. Yeah, I know taste is subjective, but I have an iron stomach and one cup of that stuff makes my tummy turn. Heck, I take a water stop at Starbucks on most of my long runs, and down a grande cup of strong 'hair on your chest coffee' before finishing up with nary an issue. But one sip of that stuff and ugh! My two minor criticisms would be: 1. Help people seed themselves correctly. The start had us having to dodge many shoulder to shoulder walker-lines. I appreciate and support walking a marathon, but they need to be either WELL ahead, or behind the runners. Since we started into a 2 lane neighborhood, the walkers were a real impediment 2. SHAME on the Thorlo people at mile 24! When I passed they were having a water fight WITH THE WATER MEANT FOR THE RUNNERS! By that point it was downright hot outside. No one was handing out water, but there was lots of sophomoric screaming and running around as precious bottled water was being wasted. REALLY left a bad taste in my mouth for that sponsor! That was in SUCH bad taste. Grow up! Finish line food was 'meh' but it was well organized, keeping family members from chowing down on the runner's food (major pet peeve of mine). The race shirts and medal were AWESOME! Loved the logo and color scheme, although it did require me having to buy a new running skirt at the expo. Darn. I really hate it when I have to buy new running gear (she says deadpan as if she's being serious). It was also way cool to meet Jared (from Subway) and get my picture taken with him, as I too have lost over 100 pounds and lead an entirely new life. I would totally do this marathon again! Oh, and both my husband and I PRed by 5 minutes! | |
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E. P. from Eugene, OR
(5/6/2007)
"Outstanding course and event - fast and fun!" (about: 2007)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Eugene Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I PR'd by over 8 minutes at this race, which started at legendary Hayward Field and concluded at Autzen Stadium. The course is flat and beautiful. Logistics were great, especially for a first-time event. I expect this to become a nationally prominent race. Overall, outstanding! | |
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L. R. from Florida
(5/5/2007)
"OUTSTANDING INAUGURAL MARATHON" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Eugene Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I have the highest praise for the inaugural Eugene Marathon. I only have one downer and that was the last 1.2 miles. Having to run all the way around the stadium and beside all those cars and their exhaust fumes was not the greatest ending to an otherwise super course. My only question to the race management: Is there not a way to finish in the stadium?? Now that would be awesome! | |
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T. T. from Skagit County, WAshington
(5/4/2007)
"Outstanding... but..." (about: 2007)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Eugene Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 Eugene came out in droves to support the return of the marathon to the city. The course was very well mapped out for the first 24 miles. Then it struggled. Having the marathoners circle the stadium parking lot was a disaster. I ran the first half of the marathon quicker than I got out of the parking lot. We were trapped with only one way out of the parking lot. Nonetheless, I am positive that they will be able to rectify that situation and I hope they can figure out a way to finish inside the stadium. Finish line excluded, it was a FANtastic marathon. Thanks Eugene!!! | |
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P. C. from Eugene, OR
(5/4/2007)
 "Fabulous race" (about: 2007)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Eugene Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 The inaugural Eugene Marathon was fun and well-executed. Kudos to the race management team! Eugene offered the ease of a small marathon with a beautiful riverside course, running history (Hayward Field) and pleasant, supportive crowds in spots. The course is flat, though not pancake-flat. Yes, I am a bit biased because this is my hometown marathon. However, I've run other small, medium and large races (including Boston), and this race compares favorably. Sorry Portland... this is a much more beautiful course! The race expo was small but inviting. Friends say the shuttle bus from the finish line ran smoothly. The race shirt is a long-sleeve technical shirt from a local company, SportHill. Suggestions for next year: find a way to re-route the last 1.5 miles off MLK Blvd to open parking in Autzen Stadium lots and keep runners away from idling traffic. Also make sure all the mile markers get placed on the course. If you're looking for a spring marathon alternative, come run the Eugene Marathon! | |
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K. A. from LO, Oregon
(5/4/2007)
"It was my first and it was perfect!" (about: 2007)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first marathon and I finished under 4 hours. The Eugene Marathon was perfect place to start. They said, "fast, flat and scenic" and it was. It was the perfect weather and the course ran along some of the most beautiful parts of Eugene. Around mile 18 you were along the river with fishermen fishing on it. The race seemed very organized from picking up your packet, to the start, to having enough water stations, to the finish line. When we came around Autzen Stadium, I wish we could have seen the finish line. It would help the last mile not seem so long. Maybe they will change that for next year. I plan on doing more marathons in my future. It was really challenging and rewarding time. I think the Eugene Marathon help me have such a great experience. I plan on running it again next year! | |
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A. K. from Portland, Oregon
(5/4/2007)
"A Good Inaugural Marathon !!!!!!!!!" (about: 2007)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Eugene Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 Eugene was a very good spring Marathon and was very well organized for a inaugural marathon. The course was a mix of city streets and river bike paths with about 10 miles of it being on the bike paths. Most of course was flat with only 1 hill at mile 5. I thought there was a bit too much bike path but it was scenic along the river. The bike path was a bit rough and very curvy. This lead to slower times than expected. There were a lot of PRs set judging by post event comments. The only glitch I saw was about 3 of the mile markers signs didn't get put up. This made for a lot of confusion with people that were going for specific times. Everything else was done very well. Absolutely FANTASTIC spectators almost all the way along the course that were cheering you on by name because your name was on everybody's bib number. That is a great idea and more marathons could learn from Eugene's group. The Expo was not much but hopefully it will get better next year. It was fun and yes I did PR. Thanks to the Eugene Marathon and everybody that was involved :) Andy :) | |
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R. A. from Eugene, OR
(5/3/2007)
"Great start" (about: 2007)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Eugene Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I live in Eugene and I was even surprised how nice this course was! It was only my second marathon, but I can't imagine things going any better. Hopefully in the future we can finish in Autzen stadium? The course was flat, the weather was awesome and there were fans along the whole course! |
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