Basically a nice, local, spring race. Just recommend working on the little things for next year. Possible improvements could include having a seeded start or at least eliminating the gates at the start line so that it is easier to self-seed. Since the roads are narrow for 3,000 runners during the first two miles, I would recommend removing the orange cones and other street objects at the start of the race. I understand that they are to divide the road for later in the race when it is two-way runner traffic, but you basically cannot see these road hazards until its too late during the first two miles. Many bathrooms were not stocked with TP so even some of the basics were missed. But the race started on time, the water stops were high-level, and given the route options in the area, the out-and-back loops are really the best choices. I think the real potential for race growth is with the half-marathon.

I ran the marathon last year, and just the half this year. The course was improved over last year. I didn't like the 4-mile loop, but understand that there are geographic limitations to changing the course (lake to the east, Sheridan is a hard cut off to the west). I would like to see Kenosha get behind the race and repave the path along the lake going north. This is a pretty spot, with awful pavement. Aid stations were great for the half. Good volunteers and nice crowd support downtown and near the finish. I agree with the comments that the start is too narrow. That problem is maybe a one-block problem though, because things did open up after that. I would love to see age-group awards, but the lack of them would never keep me away.

Overall the marathon was well organized and it was very easy to park near the start. The volunteers were great too, especially in the more desolate stretches from mile 16-20. The "rolling" hills over the first 10 miles were a bit more difficult than I had envisioned from the website advertising it as a "flat," fast course. The weather was a bit warm and humid from the start (62 degrees with 78% humidity), which prevented most people I spoke to from achieving PR's - including me. All in all, this was a solid course for those running a spring marathon and very convenient for Chicagoans.

The 2010 Wisconsin Marathon was a decent but flawed event. First to good - the course was flat and thus pretty fast. The road surface in some parts was pretty chewed up - potholes - and in some parts you were running on streets with pretty significant crowns. But overall, the scenery was good - running along Lake Michigan for much of the route. No hills to speak of. The start was a bit off as, instead of seeding people by pace, they put people with "cheesehead" gear in the front. I'm sorry - that would be fine for a 5K, but not a marathon. So I had to run around them in the cheese head first mile. The organization was in need of improvement. Although I was not there at the time, I was told that they missed the lead running crossing the finish line. Apparently, they were surprised and didn't even have the tape ready for him to break. I finished in the top 50 and was pretty spent at this point and may have missed something, but as I was trying to catch my breath I expected someone to at least ask if I was OK. Nothing. The medical support seemed a bit light; I looked over and there was one ambulance at the finish line with one hefty looking paramedic person sitting on the bumper, looking bored. Just a little girl handing out a medal (same medal for full and half marathon). It was pretty anticlimactic. The race results were not broken down between men and women - nor were age group awards given or even tallied. All in all, if they are going to keep this as a marathon, it should not be conducted as a family fun run 5K.

This was my first marathon and wasn't sure what to expect. Overall, I thought it was a very well organized race and easy to get to starting line. The aid stations from about mile 16 on were a little too far apart. I found myself not getting enough water on the back half of the course. Wish a few more spectators were around in back half where runners really could use the extra motivation. Overall the course was pretty good. There were a few areas in the first half where the lakefront path was pretty broken up and hard to run on, but the road sections were nice.

This was my 65th marathon and 9th different marathon in Wisconsin. Course was relatively flat and fast - mostly asphalt, with some concrete and some gravel road areas. Some nice views of the lake. Picturesque area. Don't expect porta-potties along the marathon course. If there were any, they must have been well hidden... bad situation for both participants and volunteers. Although water stations were said to be 2 miles apart, it was a good thing that some of the residents gave out water also. There was a pickup truck forcing its way through the runners in the mile 18-19 area... forcing participants off of the road. Where there were police at intersections, they seemed confused as to what their role was. Half marathoners outnumber marathoners by 3 to 1, and without separate starting times, it made the first 12 miles relatively crowded.

The announcers were definitely not from Wisconsin... they couldn't even pronounce it correctly and seemed to mock Wisconsin's culinary delights.

Expensive event for what you get from the organization. No age group awards. A beer (in WI, 1 is just an appetizer) and a brat (in a half pita). Tech shirt and medal are average.

I liked the early 7 a.m. starting time. The wind was strong and it stayed cooler with the clouds and sun battling for supremacy. Thankfully the clouds won most of the time.

There are 25 outdoor marathons in Wisconsin, and with that much competition, these organizers need to step it up a notch.

Well organized for only its second year. Really disappointed with packet pick-up, as there were no items to buy if you forgot or needed something (except for GU). Fans were sparse, but it was family friendly for seeing runners multiple times due to the course layout. Would recommend this race to fellow runners.

My 23rd marathon, and first in Wisconsin. Very well organized. I liked the lake views, but other commentators are correct: the double loop isn't all that interesting. No expo, but who cares: go to an R'n'R Marathon if you really want that. I enjoyed my trip to Kenosha and encourage others to consider this for a Wisconsin Marathon. Nice folks came out to cheer over the last several miles.

The course is okay. A little boring with the multiple loops. Organization was solid. The medal is cool. Worst fitness fair I have ever seen. If you live in the area, it is fine, but certainly not a destination race.

Very laid back event that is well organized. Parking is easy and free. With 20 minutes before the horn sounds, you can get right up to the start line, so no worries about congestion. It's scenic along the lake and goes through some older, charming neighborhoods. The mile or two on the gravel roads was a surprise, but if you like trail running, this is a plus. Ample aid stations well stocked with water and Gatorade, and great volunteers including the US Navy directing the way. Most of the crowd support was in the town with sparse support outside of some residential homes. The second half got warmer, and in certain parts of the course the headwinds were gusty up to mile 19-20 (then you did a loop and rode them home, which was nice).

It's for sure a PR marathon course as it's flat like a pancake and one for those looking to qualify for Boston (has a small hill or two and a few potholes to dodge). It looked like a great party at the end, as the half marathoners were downing the beers and brats. A little broken myself, so I just stuck to the well stocked fruit and water. The pre-run in early April was great before the marathon and was hosted by the Kenosha Running Club. Jonathain Cain was there to show you the course ahead of the race. Well done, and my continued well wishes as you build this into a bigger event. Most of the Cheeseheads were from Ohio, which was funny! Wisconsin, you've got to show them up in 2011.