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Charlevoix Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.5 
Organization 4.5 
Spectators 3.3
Number of comments: 68 [displaying comments 21 to 31]
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A. B. from Colorado Springs, CO
(6/23/2012)
 "One of THE friendliest marathons!" (about: 2012)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Charlevoix Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 LOVED this marathon. Just ran it TODAY and I was so excited I wanted to write about it! Beautiful small town atmosphere. The people (lots of teenagers!) handing out gu, water and gatorade were soo kind and friendly! The race organizers were really on top of things and answered emails really quickly! The course was really pretty:)My only regret-wish we had made reservations for MORE days to spend here! I'll come back FOR SURE:) | |
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S. K. from Milford, Mi
(10/4/2011)
 "Beautiful course! Great for first timers." (about: 2011)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Charlevoix Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 Overall, really nice race. Beautiful, relatively flat course, great for beginners like myself. Very small race with small town feel (good for me but might be too small for people used to running the 'big races'. Organizers and helpers were very friendly and helpful (particularly to first timers like myself and my wife). Our biggest issue was with the bathroom situation. Maybe this is normal but we found it very odd that there was one stretch of nearly 13 miles without so much as a porta potty (from about mile 6.5 to 19 or so). Most everyone we talked to said this was way too far and there should have been at least a couple more. Definitely a great course and we would highly recommend as long as they solve the bathroom thing... | |
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tim loudermilk from Bardstown KY
(7/11/2011)
"I REALLY ENJOYED THIS RACE" (about: 2011)
6-10 previous marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 A buddy and I drove 600 miles to this race and it was worth it.I'm not a big fan of out and back course's but this one was nice.I train on the hills 1 day a week and I can only remember 1 little hill and 1 incline near the finish in my opinion this race is flat as a pancake. I ran the Derby marathon in Louisville on April 30th and admit my training didn't go as I had hoped.So I signed up for Charlevoix then things started to click.I beat my Louisville time by 52 min.Needless to say I was PUMPED UP They had plenty of water stops with Gatoraid. They had a good idea of starting the marathon at 7 and the half at 7:30. To my surprise the bike path didn't get crowded.Next year I'm taking my wife and make it a four day weekend.600 miles was a long trip home right after a marathon at least we got a late check out at the motel we stayed at. They needed more porta johns on the course thank God for the bushes. Overall a great race. See Ya next year!!!!! | |
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D. B. from Midland Michigan
(7/7/2011)
 "overall a good race" (about: 2011)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Charlevoix Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 The course was smooth and had some nice sights of the water. Great small town, beautiful downtown area. One area that could use some improvement is the 1/2 marathon walking. Our race started at 6:00am yet the water stations didn't open until 7:00am. If the race has started, the stations should be open. Also, it would be great if the volunteers running the stations could hand the athletes the cups as opposed to some stations had us go over to the table and pick them up ourselves-in a race time matters. Would recommend this race to a friend. | |
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J. H. from Reno, Nevada
(7/6/2011)
"Beautiful marathon" (about: 2011)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Charlevoix Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 This was a wonderful small town marathon. The course was well marked and had aide stations that were adequate for the number of people running the race. The course goes through thick forest on a bike path that breaks through to views of Lake Michigan on occasion. I thought the course was beautiful, cool and well planned out. After the race there was more than enough food for everyone , they brought in more sandwiches when they ran out. I am glad I chose this as my Michigan marathon. Kudus to the race director. | |
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J. L. from Columbus, OH
(7/3/2011)
"Pretty place, nice little race" (about: 2011)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Charlevoix Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 The place was beautiful and the race was pretty well run except that some of the water stops were highly disorganized and several had really little cups. Way too hot for me to PR or even put up credible showing as I baked in the limited shade available for most of the last few miles. Obviously that's not the races fault but I would have loved the day before when it was cloudy, slightly rainy and much, much cooler. It looked like a great little vacation town and in retrospect I wished I'd booked a longer stay. The drawbridge separating the finish from the post race area made for some nice pictures. The race was small and actually felt even smaller as it definitely had a bit of a locals vibe. The staggered start made the mostly bike trail course surprisingly uncongested (the half starts 30 minutes after the full goes off). Not sure what the first reviewer was talking about on the food; I limped in a smidge over 4 hours and there was still some food to be had. Didn't think about the water since I grabbed one on the finish line side of the drawbridge but water on both sides probably would be an improvement. Agree on the parking though, that was easy, close and free. I will definitely recommend this race. | |
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E. J. from Gates Mills, Ohio
(7/2/2011)
 "Beautiful Small Town Marathon" (about: 2011)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Charlevoix Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 The Charlevoix Marathon was my first. I could not have had a more positive and memorable experience from beginning to end. From our accommodations just steps from the start and finish lines, to the great weather, beautiful sights, fantastic aid stations and downhill finish, this well organized event just may have me hooked. Although few in number, the spectators were great. I loved the small town feeling to the event and the opportunity my family had to cheer me on in numerous locations along the course. While I wish this event continued success and growth... For me... I like the size just the way it is!! I look forward to the opportunity to return again next year. | |
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M. B. from Hudsonville MI
(6/30/2011)
"Beautiful Course, Great Organization" (about: 2011)
11-50 previous marathons
| 2 Charlevoix Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 What a beautiful course following along the lake, love the small town. I have run some big races and will choose the smaller ones every time. They pay a lot of attention to detail and afterword keep it really personal. I would recommend this race every time | |
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S. W. from Lake Orion, MI
(6/29/2011)
"A fantastic first-time marathon experience!" (about: 2011)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 As a first-time marathon runner, I had read all the comments for this marathon, most were very favorable so I had a good feeling going into it. From the time I arrived to the time I left Bridge Park, I was more than satisfied with the whole experience. Parking was the easiest I've ever experienced for a race. We just pulled up and parked in the street. Aside from porta johns, public restrooms were also available with hardly a line. The race itself was outstanding. Water/aid stations were well equipped with sports drinks, water, gels and candy, the course was beautiful and mostly shady and made the run as enjoyable as it could be. The after party was also very nice with sandwiches and many other snacks. Results could be retrieved immediately after the race by the runners which was nice since it was a Boston Qualifier. Overall, it was the most enjoyable race I have ever ran. I entered because I wanted a BQ and felt it was my best chance given the small size of the race and the course being mostly flat with only a few hills to speak of. I'm happy to say I achieved my goal with over 10 minutes to spare. I plan on running again next year. | |
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Krista Chewter from Ypsilanti, Michigan
(6/29/2011)
"First full marathon was a great experience" (about: 2011)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Charlevoix Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 This was my first marathon and I truly enjoyed it. The course was beautiful and the aid stations were in abundance and well supplied. I however wish I had known that there would be no port-a-potties after the 6 mile mark and at the turn around (mile 13) was very concerned because I realized I would have to run another 7 miles before being able to use the bathroom. There fortunately was a gas station across the highway (around mile 15) that I ran over to and had to wait in a line to use. The gas station attendant actually reminded me that paying customers were in front of me. Fortunately, two girls who were also waiting in front of me allowed me to go in before them. This of course added to my time and I really felt that there should have been at least one port-a-pottie at the 13 mile turn around. Aside from this, I thought the run was well organized and over all a great experience. I would like to consider this run again next year but would want to be sure there were potties available after the 6 mile mark. :) |
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