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May 3, 2024

Maritime Marathon Runner Comments

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Course 4.7

Organization 4.8

Spectators 4.2

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s. F. from Andover, MA (7/4/2015) "Beautiful, well organized small race!" (about: 2015) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Maritime Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 If you are like me and prefer smaller races over large ones, this is a really nice one. Volunteers were very attentive and friendly, the weather was perfect for runners, the little town was very welcoming to all runners, from the few hotels to restaurants and bars. Everything was easy, from bib pickup to finding a room to stay at, finding a place to eat awesome carbs the night before to running to finishing. Awesome work, keep it up!
Nate Simmons from GA by way of Afghanistan (6/25/2015) "Awesome little race" (about: 2015) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Maritime Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 Beautiful course, near perfect weather, great logistics and support. I had a blast at this big little marathon. I could see this developing into a much larger field and more involved race weekend if the course would support the numbers. One small critique: 180 degree turns aren't fun (or nice) at 26.1 miles.
J. B. from Janesville, WI (6/15/2015) "Great organized marathon with small town feel." (about: 2015) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Maritime Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This race is a wonderful event if you like a marathon with less than 400 participants. Packet pick-up was a breeze. I don't need an expo. I stayed at the Best Western hotel on Maritime Street, 400 yards from packet-pick-up. Hotel supported us marathoners with early breakfast and late-checkout. Free parking 400 yards from start and finish. The course was very flat and scenic. Volunteers were superb! Nice medal and shirt. Post race food was perfect. This is a great marathon for spectating. Great job!
M. C. from Buffalo, NY (3/2/2015) "A great time in Wisconsin" (about: 2014) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Maritime Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This a very friendly and great small race. As a slower runner, I am always worried about getting lost in the small races. Never a worry here. Very well marked and scenic course. Thanks to all for making my visit to WI a memorable one. I would recommend to anyone looking to knock WI off of the list in the quest for 50 states.
P. S. from Ontario, CA (12/23/2014) "An Amazing, Beautiful Race!" (about: 2014) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Maritime Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I am so glad I chose this as my Wisconsin marathon. I drove up from Chicago area with my brother and we ran the race together and spent an incredible weekend in friendly Manitowoc. I simple loved the course. I live in California and have run over 50 marathons there, so you would think the Lake Michigan views would not wow me - but they did. The coastal path was beautifully arrayed with gorgeous flowers and breathtaking lake views. All of the spectators and volunteers were so supportive. The race organization was fantastic. The great hamburger I had at the finish was probably the best post-race food I've had. I hope that when I finish my 50 state quest, to return to Manitowoc and run again. It surely is one of my favorite marathons! Do not short change your stay! This is a charming little town with some fantastic eateries. I used Trip Advisor ratings to find them.
J. G. from Goshen,IN (7/1/2014) "Very Nice Marathon" (about: 2014) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Maritime Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I thought the course was nice. An out an back by Lake Michigan. Organization was perfect, port a johns by the start, food at the end and quick awards. Spectators were awesome at aid stations and even other runners are spectators since it is an out and back. If you need a Wisconsin marathon do this one.
Rob KleinThis was two communities c from Paradise, Michigan (6/26/2014) "Two Communities, One Great Race, and No Bugs!" (about: 2014) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Maritime Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was two communities coming together to host a marathon run along the Lake Michigan shore. Check in was at the Maritime Museum downtown, and it was a breeze. The start line was at the UW Manitowoc. There was lots of parking, and it was very organized, and well done. A guy even said a prayer for the runners. The weather was about as good as it could have been. Especially for a race reputed for having little shade along the course. It was a low overcast with some fog too. The temperature was said to be in the upper 50s at the start of the marathon. By mid-day, it was 65. By early afternoon, the sun was trying to break through the overcast, but not before I was off the course. The course exited the campus into a residential area. After a few turns and small hills, we passed by the dock of the Lake Michigan car ferry Badger. We crossed over the Manitowoc River on a draw-bridge, passed by the USS Cobia submarine - at the Maritime Museum - and then continued along the lakeshore to the north, on the Mariner's Trail - a foot and bike path. After a few miles along the Lake Michigan shore, we came to Two Rivers. Through the town, we crossed across two more bridges - the West and East Twin River, and then continued along the lakeshore again. Approaching the turn-around point, we were on a gravel trail for about a mile then the last mile was down a country road - where suddenly we were in farm country. The turn-around was a path carved out of the woods, and we were headed back. Only one aid station - about 1/2 way back had GU (gel). None, that I saw, was available heading out. Still, it was appropriately placed and certainly helped out. Of course, the volunteers there were wiling to give us a spare gel or two for later on the course. Heading back, the SS Badger was returning from Ludington, and with the low cloud ceiling and the fog, the ship had it's fog horn blaring away. Eventually, the Badger came into view enroute to its dock. That was fun to watch, but it was docked and unloading before I passed the dock. Approaching the finish line, the course did a hair-pin turn off of the road on to a gravel trail and then a right turn to the finish line. That part was staffed with volunteers, so there was no chance of getting off the course. Overall, the course was very well marked, was staffed with cheerful volunteers at the critical turn points, and there were adequately spaced aid stations along the course with first aid folks along the course too. As always, local law enforcement was present from both communities and they effectively directed traffic to protect the runners. And at the finish-line Dave Nickels, the RD, was there to congratulate you and shake your hand. Both hot and cold food was available to runners after the race. This race was well done and I recommend it. Note: I gave 5 stars for spectators. Though it was not a big race, the enthusiastic and cheerful volunteers and support staff encouraged us as spectators would have.
Craig Shaffer from wisconsin (6/25/2014) "small town race with lots of character" (about: 2014) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Maritime Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 Well organized, interesting course that was not boring. Change of terrain and diverse neighborhoods as well as scenic lake front.
Suzanne Sweetser from Grand Bay, AL (6/24/2014) "Fantastic Small Race!" (about: 2014) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Maritime Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I had a great time and found the race to be well organized. For such a small event, the organizers really did a fantastic job. The water stops were well manned. This is my 6th marathon, and I found the volunteers to be the most helpful. They were at every twist and turn and eliminated any course confusion that I otherwise could have had. They were all enthusiastic and smiling. I found the food and beverage selection at the end to be very good. The medal was nice as well - beautiful design. I liked the port-a-potty to participant ratio; there wasn't much of a line to use the restroom. I had to give it a 3 on the spectators, bc there just weren't many. However, I did not choose a small race looking for spectators. The ones that were there were very enthusiastic and cheerful. Overall, great race for a great value.
L. K. from Manitowoc, Wisconsin (11/3/2013) "LOVED IT!!" (about: 2013) 2 previous marathons \| 1 Maritime Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I have nothing bad to say about this course. I really enjoyed it. My only minor complaint is that my size small shirt is way too big for me. Everything else was perfect. :-) Out-of-towners: this course is extremely easy for family/friends to spectate! Lots of waysides along Lake Michigan w/ ample parking...and a huge parking lot at Neshotah beach in Two Rivers.

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