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Sunburst Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 3.7 
Organization 4.1 
Spectators 2.9
Number of comments: 197 [displaying comments 161 to 171]
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S. H. from WI, USA
(6/6/2004)
 "A Nice Event" (about: 2004)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Sunburst Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 I ran the half in 2004. The course always seemed to moving from an uphill to downhill; very little level ground. The organization is great. Aid stations were very well attended. There were virtually no spectators on the entire course which is fine because I prefer running alone. The out and back aspect of the race ensured you weren't by yourself for long. Overall, a nice run. | |
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D. C. from TN
(6/5/2004)
 "Great run... recommend it" (about: 2004)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Sunburst Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Good course... basically flat w/ river views around every turn. Good management as well - worth the drive from TN. | |
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Tony Stidham from Austin, Indiana
(7/19/2003)
 "Great Finish Area, Low Crowd Support, CONCRETE" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 I loved finishing on the 50-yard line at ND Stadium. I didn't like the idea of running 75% or more of the marathon on concrete streets - seemed like the whole race was on concrete. Crowd support was very sparse for several 2-3 mile stretches. Registration was smooth and effecient, finish area was well-stocked, and massage area was nice. Would not recommend this race if you don't train on a lot of concrete, or if you depend on lots of crowd support. | |
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R. N. from Beavercreek, Ohio
(6/28/2003)
"Hard to top a finish like this one!" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 Got a medal and a T-shirt (with safety pins included). Kudos to the volunteers and the participating police for their fine efforts. Best of all: that finish in Notre Dame Stadium! Running through the tunnel, with the fight song blasting away, and out onto the field (not the sidelines, the 'field') will become an unforgetable memory. Almost felt like a religious experience (and I'm a Buckeyes fan). Thanks, Sunburst and South Bend! | |
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L. G. from Indiana
(6/26/2003)
"Was not organized at all" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 4 Race ran out of safety pins, t-shirts, medals. Couldn't have Gatorade at just any water stop, unless I was in the marathon. Three buses for hundreds of finishers wanting to retreive their cars. I was told at the end of the half that I had to walk to another area to get a drink, not the first water site I staggered to. I ran the half-marathon, not the full, but should that matter? NO! | |
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R. M. from Kansas City
(6/25/2003)
"Flat, Friendly, Fun, & Football" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Great Job, South Bend. This is my 8th state marathon. I love Saturday Marathons; I don't have to jump in the car and head for home. I can walk around and see the sights. (I loved the Hall of Fame and the kayak course). A big plus was that after walking around, I was not sore at all the next day. I loved the flat course through the neighborhoods. Two short hills (50' & 65') with 3% and 4% grades are not worth mentioning. The early start, 5:45, was smart. Water and restrooms were almost every mile. Great traffic control, t-shirts, and medal. I will highly recommend this marathon to everyone back home. Also, thank you for allowing late registrations. | |
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d. t. from California
(6/15/2003)
 "Very nice experience" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 I want to add my compliments to the race. Plenty of aid stations, and great organization, scenery, and volunteers. I don't mind out-and-back; it is interesting to see who is in front and behind. There was some concrete, but I ran alongside in the street, and when the sun did come out, it was behind me. The so called 'hills' were slight, and gave the leg muscles a chance to stretch. My motel did not give a late checkout, so I went to the YMCA for a post-race shower before leaving town. I highly recommend taking the one-hour tour of ND campus, and a visit to Amish Acres in nearby Nappanee. The entire visit was a very nice experience. Thank you South Bend. | |
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K. S. from Ames, IA.
(6/11/2003)
"Well Organized Small-Town Race" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I ran the Sunburst Marathon for the first time this year, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Packet pick up was efficient, plenty of water/sport drink stops throughout the course, great traffic control by the South Bend police, and a fun finish on the 50-yard line of the Notre Dame Stadium. I was surprised at how many spectators came out to watch the race that early in the morning. The course seemed no more difficult than the other marathons I have run. All in all, this is a marathon I will recommend to others. | |
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P. M. from Southeastern United States
(6/11/2003)
"Many Improvements made in the last 2 years" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I ran this race for the second time in 3 years, and I find that I must disagree with some of the previous comments. I think that the race director really takes all the feedback seriously and makes improvements to the race while also trying to run a series of events that allow for maximum participation from the community and region. I found many improvements this year, such as more water stations and portapotties. The course does have some concrete, but it is probably unfair to say that it comprises a major part of the course. I will take the concrete on this course as opposed to being forced to run out in isolated industrial park areas, as I have in some marathons. I think that the support from both volunteers and traffic control was outstanding, and that there were more spectators out there than in 2001. Really, for the entry fee charged, this event is a great value. I don't know that any marathon is for beginners, but I can't see how this is a worse choice than many others. It was unfortunate that they ran out of medals (I didn't get one either), but I imagine that this will never happen again, given the organization of the staff. I am sure it was because they had a big walk-up entry (one of the few races I have seen that WILL take day-of-race entry). I just hope most of the first-timers got a medal that day. I will always be glad to offer mine so that a first-timer can have that reward. Races this time of year will be hot, and it has a couple of minor hills, but that's what makes a marathon an accomplishment. If you don't recommend this one to your friends, then it is their loss! | |
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J. D. from Indianapolis
(6/10/2003)
 "Not a bad marathon for June" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was my ninth marathon, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The race was very well organized with plenty of aid stations and water. Had a few hills, but nothing major. If you like large marathons with lots of spectators, this wouldn't be for you. Great finish at Notre Dame. They did run out of medals, which would have made me fairly peeved, if it had been my first marathon |
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