This was my first marathon and the I loved it for all the reasons that I picked it - a small field, hometown feel, well organized, and put together for the right reasons (to commemorate the life and achievements of a runner). The course was as flat as they come, except for the bit of the cramp-inducing climb to the stadium right at the end, and the crushed gravel surface is easy on the feet and legs. The course is mostly shaded and serene. The spectators are few but VERY encouraging and enthusiastic. Nice finisher medal too, and everyone I met on the course was super friendly and supportive.

Thank you to everyone involved in putting on this wonderful race! It is small and very well organized. Sean (RD) kept us all informed through many e-mails about the status of the race.

If you are looking for big crowds and lots of music, this is not for you. But that is the reason I like this race so much. I plan on making this an annual event.

I have run many races, and this one - for a first-time event - went off smoothly and professionally. It has a great hometown feel, with a flat course (95% on crushed stone), and a finish at the lovely Grumbacher sports track. Spectators can view runners from many locations along the race. When I finished the race, I thought "WOW, they really did it right." There isn't anything I could think of they could improve on for next year, except maybe offering a Masters Award to the first male and female master winners in honor of Bob Potts, a veteran master runner. I think Sean and everyone in York did an A+ job for an inaugural event. Bob Potts would have been extremely proud!

This marathon is about running. If you need crowds of shouting people to keep you going, rows and rows of porta-johns, and ever-changing scenery, then this might not be your marathon. But if you want miles of trees and pastures; quiet, old homes and farms from times gone by; no cars or trucks to contend with; with only an occasional whiff of a surprised skunk; then this might be just what you are looking for. It is a run for the pure love of running. And after all, that is what Bob Potts was about anyway. Right?

It was a great day! More water/hydration throughout the course at evenly spaced intervals would be better. Perhaps a few more port-a-pots might be useful. Bands were great, the finish area was great, and the easy access to different areas along the course/trail for spectators was fantastic.

The race was very well done! It was scenic and flat. There were plenty of water stops both provided from the race and from locals out to help. There were even some sprinklers in the back half! The crowd support was good the whole way through, which was nice. And I always enjoy a course where I get to cheer on the leaders! The course was well marked, easy to follow, and there were always people at the intersections to make sure we could cross safely. I will highly recommend this marathon, as it was a good time despite the heat!! The only suggestion I would make is to have the water stops set up before the race begins, as the leaders had to go through 2 or 3 empty water stations.

I can't say enough good things about this first-year marathon. The organization was first-class; the course was as flat as possible and very scenic; water stops were plentiful, with excellent support personnel; and spectators were vocal and out in good numbers at the road crossings and old railroad station buildings along the course. Excellent Under Armour shirt, nice medal, relatively low entry fee ($50-60), and a nice post-race food spread.

The enthusiasm and encouragement of the spectators and aid station volunteers was AMAZING. Everyone (volunteer, runners, spectators, townspeople) was so nice and friendly throughout this very well run race. I definitely will be back as a participant for many years to come.

This marathon is run along a crushed gravel path. The very flat course is tree-lined, and follows alongside a beautiful river with small towns, farms and beautiful scenery. It is a nature-lover's paradise.

Because it's an out-and-back, you get to see competitors ahead and behind you - both before and after the turnaround.

As a first-time race, this event was a class-act. My first half was 2:30 and second 2 hours; and regardless of my pace, there was adequate water, sports drink and gels. Packet pickup, the race and post-race festivities all appeared free of major glitches.

I am already looking forward to running this marathon in 2010!

There were too few port-a-potties along the course. Apart from the two actually on the course, the others were too far away. Runners had to go way too far from the course to get to them. Otherwise, for an inaugural, the marathon was well organized.

What a great first event. You should all be very proud of your hard work. The end result was fantastic. For a first-time marathon, the organizers, the ease packet pick-up, the volunteers, and the spectators were all terrific. I hope you continue to remember Bob Potts in this way. There's something to be said about a small, well organized marathon.