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Blue Ridge Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 5.0 
Organization 4.9 
Spectators 4.7
Number of comments: 187 [displaying comments 121 to 131]
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E. C. from Manassas, VA
(4/24/2012)
 "AMAZING!!" (about: 2012)
4-5 previous marathons
| 2 Blue Ridge Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I simply cannot put into words how awesome this race is and what a GREAT experience it has been the past two years! Love the city of Roanoke, race is VERY well organized, volunteers and race coordinators are super friendly, and all the runners seem to be out there just having a fun time despite the challenging course. Aid stations are well stocked and well placed (I don't think we go more than 1.5mi without an aid station in the full). The spectators are super and stay out there cheering until the last runner comes home. The race director is very passionate about this event and shakes EVERYONE'S hand as they come across the finish line. The finish line festival and weekend activities in downtown Roanoke were great!! Overall a fun, FUN race in a beautiful area! The course is very challenging, but absolutely worth every mile!! | |
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M. W. from Florida
(4/23/2012)
"This is a TOUGH race but a wonderful one!" (about: 2012)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Blue Ridge Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The hardest of all my 112 marathons and ultras. Lots and lots of long and neverending mountains but we were rewarded with beautiful vistas, wonderful people, great volunteers, and terrific organization. Cannot find fault with anything, really, plus we had wonderful weather as well. Not for the faint of heart but great for those wanting a challenge. Unique awards (railroad ties made into the shapes of runners)for age group winners. | |
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C. S. from Mount Pleasant, SC
(4/23/2012)
"Difficult, but well worth it!" (about: 2012)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Blue Ridge Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Very organized with a small town feel. People and city were GREAT and I look forward to next year. I would recommend to anybody interested in a good challange. Beautiful course! | |
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Barbie Hopper from Lynchburg, Virginia
(4/23/2012)
"Very well organized race!" (about: 2012)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Blue Ridge Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I ran the Blue Ridge Mountain 1/2 Marathon this past weekend and was blown away at how smoothly the whole event was organized. Water stops were well equipped with essentials like orange slices, pretzels and bananas and of course water and aid to drink. Volunteers and spectators by the dozen were there to cheer all runners on with lots of enthusiasm. Can't wait to sign up for this event again next year! If you like hills well BRM has hills on steriods to run!!! | |
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Kevin Green from St Clair Shores, MI
(4/23/2012)
"Best Race Ever" (about: 2012)
11-50 previous marathons
| 3 Blue Ridge Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I have run this race every year, including the last two years as a double marathon. This is, by far, my favorite race that I've ever run and it's been added to my annual calendar with a permanent marker. The course is beautiful and challenging, the people of Roanoke are super friendly and accommodating, and the race organizers are cruel and evil (in a good way). I'm already recruiting other runners from Michigan to join me in 2013! | |
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M. I. from Greenville, SC
(4/22/2012)
"Amazing First Half Marathon Experience" (about: 2012)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Blue Ridge Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first race I've ever entered and it was truly a great experience. My husband and I originally signed up for it because we wanted to run a half marathon and it was a half way point for another couple that did it with us.. boy, we did not know what we were getting into with that elevation! But we all finished proud of our first time! We had an amazing time and I must say the volunteers & police officers were so supportive and motivating along the route. The spectators were also incredible! The course was gorgeous, we always knew where we going, and plenty of water stations! We enjoyed every bit of it.. even though we are all so sore today!! | |
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j. v. from Pennsylvania
(4/22/2012)
"Best race in the country!" (about: 2012)
6-10 previous marathons
| 2 Blue Ridge Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Wow. This is a very special race. I'm still a novice runner, but I've run races all along the east coast. This was the best of all of them all by a mile (well, by 13!). From the enthusiastic encouragement of many fans along the course, the knowledgeable volunteers, the ridiculously beautiful and scenic course and wonderful race festivities...everything was top notch. I live in the suburbs of Philadelphia and despite the 6 hour drive this is my 'can't miss' race. I will be there next year and hopefully for many years to come. | |
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H. S. from Alpharetta, GA
(4/22/2012)
 "Stunning course and supportive volunteers" (about: 2012)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Blue Ridge Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 Incredibly beautiful course. Hilly, yes, but worth it. The spectators were incredibly enthusiastic. Race day packet pickup is a big plus. Plenty of portopotties at the start and along the course. Aid stations were comprehensive, almost ultra style. At the price paid, wish there was a technical t-shirt. (I am fine with no t-shirt even, if you don't pay the same as for a high quality shirt!) Even that wouldn't have been so bad if they hadn't been out of the small shirt I had ordered. Like the bumper sticker- would have paid for a magnet upgrade for such a great course. Would run again. | |
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P. S. from Blue Ridge, Virginia
(4/22/2012)
"I enjoyed the race." (about: 2012)
2 previous marathons
| 2 Blue Ridge Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I love this course. It highlights the best that Roanoke City has to offer the running community. | |
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R. L. from Pennsylvania
(4/22/2012)
"Best race I've run." (about: 2012)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Blue Ridge Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Beautiful course, amazing views, challenging every step of the way! Incredible organization and volunteer support - never felt more helped along the way - and the spectators, for a small town, were amazing. Probably had fruit from someone's garage four different times, and many people out enjoying the weather and encouraging every runner that went by. This is my 7th marathon and I actually PR'd, which I credit the support with. Amazing experience all around. |
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