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Air Force Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.3 
Organization 4.5 
Spectators 3.6
Number of comments: 344 [displaying comments 321 to 331]
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Chuck Wimer from Coatesville, PA
(9/21/2003)
 "Great support, but race needs attention to detail" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 5 The intent of the Air Force Marathon is tremendous. Unfortunately, the race comes up a little short. The outstanding crowd support and genuine attitude demonstrated by the Air Force personnel is the best thing going for this marathon. The host hotel is average but the staff is very nice. The pre-race pasta dinner is overrated but you have little choice because you are limited in dining options. The course itself is tough but fair. Trust me, there are hills in Ohio. Not recommended for first-time marathoners because of the up-and-down terrain. Train on hills or pay the price. The Air Force Marathon needs some attention to detail. The website needs more updating for out-of-town runners. I had no idea what to expect upon arrival. A pre-race mailer would be nice. The medal is fabulous and being awarded the medal by a 2-star General is worth doing the event. | |
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Scott Webb from Cincinnati, Ohio
(9/20/2003)
 "As well run as Chicago" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I ran the Air force Marathon in 2003 and found it to be the best organized race in the United States... equaling the incredible organization of Chicago. 26 water/aid stops, 3 sponge stops, 3 gel stations, fruit on the course in many areas, best medal out there, incredible volunteers, well marked, fair course and goodie bag that was well worth the fee to enter the event. Perfect running weather with a start of around 50 degrees. Couple hills that are at the start and finish; other than those, an overall flat course. This race is a must. Bob the race director deserves a pat on the back! | |
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R. S. from Dayton, OH
(9/2/2003)
 "Going Down Hill Since Cancellation in 2001" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 3 This marathon was getting a lot of support in the first few years of existence. But since the cancellation in 2001 and with the Air Force Focus abroad race organizers find it tough just updating their web page. | |
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Mike from Springfield, Massachusetts
(11/14/2002)
 "Great Organization and Great Voluteers" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my 5th Marathon and I did it in memory of my father-in-law who was in The Air Force and passed away at the age of 39. The organization and volunteer support and encouragement was the best.The course had a hill in the beginning and at the end, other than that it was pretty flat. The finishers medal was awesome, the shirt was first class, and the patch was great too. Make time for the Air Force Museum and take a day trip to the Cincinnati Zoo (you won't be disappointed). The people in Dayton were very friendly and interested in how you did in the marathon. The post race party was great too. Nice job to all the people who made this such a great experience for my wife and I. | |
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A Runner from Florida
(10/23/2002)
"Fantastic first marathon" (General Comments)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The 2002 AF Marathon was my first marathon. Wow! The organization was unreal. They thought of everything. The plentiful water stations, gels, sponges and enthusiastic volunteers made it almost seem easy. The medal is beautiful and I can't wait to get my hands on next years! The weather was perfect and the base has great history! There were runners of all ages and levels...very inspiring. I guess I missed out on the 3 Star General handing out medals, which is my only disappointment. I would highly recommend this marathon especially for 1st timers! | |
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Ivan Levinrad from Savannah, GA
(10/10/2002)
 "Worth running, The B1 Bomber was exhilirating" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 The course was flat except for the incline at approx mile 3 and 23. the water stations were plentiful. To hear a B1 Bomber take off near you was a very special experience. The medal is worth finishing for. I just wish I had won a bombadier jacket. the first 3 in each age group receive a jacket. I will be back next year as I hear the organizers are having a special run in commemoration of the Wright brothers first flight in 1903. The museum is magnificent and dont miss the Imax movie-very cool. I loved the race-well done organizers. Thanks also for getting the weather to clear up just in time for the marathon. See you next year. | |
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Kathy from Poland, Ohio
(9/26/2002)
"Unforgettable first time experience" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my first marathon and what a way to start! I'm 49 and never even ran before, let alone tried a marathon. I trained for 5 mos after I read about the Air Force Marathon and decided to go for it. Now I know what a runner's high truly is. I finished in 5:17 which may not be great for some, but I cannot stop thinking about my time in Dayton. Great course, wonderful volunteers (just limited spectators due to the military base setting)-- but the planes, the multitude of aid stations,the super heavy and gorgeous medal presented personally by the General of Wright-Pat AFB, everything...I'm still reminiscing over it 1 week later. I started with my head and finished with my heart and I will be back next year at Dayton for this race. | |
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A Runner from Atlanta, Georgia
(9/24/2002)
"Outstanding Event" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my first marathon but have run several half marathons. As an event, this was the best organized and had the greatest volunteers. The aid stations were plentiful and well stocked. You could not ask for a better event. While the crowds were somewhat sparse on the north end of the base, that was to be expected as it is a military base. | |
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A Runner from Novi, MI
(9/23/2002)
"Great Course and Support!!!" (General Comments)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I ran the 5th Air Force Marathon on 9/21/02 after last year's was cancelled due to 9/11/01. All previous comments about the Air Force Support and Medals are right on. I found the closed course great with no vehicles to distract. The hills late in the race were a challenge, but not too bad if you did some hill training. Only unfortunate thing is that since it is on a military base, most of the course does not have spectators. Yet, they did have the most aid stations I ever saw in 14 marathons (almost 1 per mile)!! I PR'd on the course and highly endorse it! | |
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Robb Linnemanstons from Milwaukee, WI
(9/23/2002)
"Wonderfully organized marathon in great setting" (General Comments)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 2002 was my first Air Force Marathon (21st marathon overall) and it was a great experience. The organization was excellent - plenty of parking by the start/finish, nice facilities, great volunteers, and well-manned aid stations every mile or so. The course isn't anything special. There are some tough hills between miles 2-5, and then again (same hills in reverse) between 21-24. Between 7 and 19 you're mainly on blacktop perimeter roads around the airfield - a nice running surface but very few spectators and not much to look at. However, when the B1 flew over us at mile 16, stood on it's tail, blasted into the clouds, and almost rolled us over with the sound wave, the adrenaline rush was incredible. I can't imagine any other marathon where you will get that kind of experience. The only disappointment was the post-race party. While the free meal was a nice added touch, it wasn't set up in a way that you could really visit with the other participants. Overall, a great experience, and one I'll certainly consider doing again. |
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