+ Pros
Good combination of rural and urban scenery. If you're a NASCAR fan, you'll love the first mile.

Well supported by Police and Volunteer Ambulance Corps, esp Dover & Little Creek. I must have passed a civil servant at least every mile or 2.

Bricks aid stations: well stocked. Excellent all around support from the local tri-club.

The volunteers and fans that did show were enthusiastic. esp. Bricks & the 2 women with the cowbell.

Plenty of parking w/parking close (100 yds) to start & finish.

Plenty of room on starting line. Other marathons this has not been the case.

Plenty of post race food/drink. See above.

Instant results on large screen. See above.

To reply to previous commenter: Many of the mega marathons do not have any/enough port-o-potties at start, much less the course. After mile 5 is almost all open farmland and trees. Ya get the picture... They had one at the half and mile 24 (park). No wait for restroom at start. Hardly a reason for such a negative rating.

- Cons
A few of the turns could use more markings, especially in Dover Capitol Area.

Need a few more Gatorade/water stations after 20 miles.

There were several sections, mile long sections, with nothing but farmland. Some traffic was present on the course but not really a factor due to above.

Definite growth potential, Dover Downs is a great venue for a marathon: plenty of room and unique historical landmarks nearby as well Dover Downs Hotel. A few corporate and local business sponsorships would help as well.
Perhaps next year we'll see Danica Patrick? (37 min. 10K)

I know it's an inaugural race, but please... can we get some people out directing the runners as to which way to turn?! How about more than 1 portapotty every 13 miles? Delaware's pretty flat and peeing in the middle of traffic isn't my idea of fun... Yes, running around the Dover Speedway was pretty cool, but other than that, get your act together if you still want to have a race next year!