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Seattle Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.1 
Organization 3.9 
Spectators 3.1
Number of comments: 182 [displaying comments 11 to 21]
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C. P. from Spokane, WA
(11/29/2015)
 "Foggy, frosty and fun" (about: 2015)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Seattle Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 I came to Seattle for the Apple Cup and stayed to run the Seattle Marathon. This is a good local marathon. The half marathon field is big, which gives this event a big race feeling. The Expo was good. Race day organization was great from start to finish. They really treat the runners well. The course is challenging. Come prepared to run hills. The race day weather was foggy and frosty. | |
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V. B. from Northern California
(4/18/2015)
 "Still waiting for age-group award" (about: 2014)
1 previous marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 1 I ran the 5K that was part of the marathon and placed in my age group. There was no one around after the finish to ask about things. There weren't even any signs to direct us to inside, where the post-race food was. Poor planning. I've emailed three separate times about my age-group award. The first time I received a reply that it would be mailed to me in a few weeks. No replies from second or third emails, although I received a receipt confirmation. It's now four months and counting. I don't care so much about the award. It's now about the principle. Not replying is showing total disrespect for a runner. I would not recommend this race to anybody because of how they treat runners. | |
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C. G. from Canada
(12/11/2014)
"Unusually cold day. Still a good race" (about: 2014)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Seattle Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 The 2014 Seattle Marathon was one of the colder races that I have run. Start time temperature was below freezing. I ran the race in running pants, three layers on top, gloves and a beanie that I bought at the expo. | |
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Roger Macmillan from Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada
(12/3/2014)
 "6th time for this one, Well organized" (about: 2014)
50+ previous marathons
| 6+ Seattle Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Great job by the organizing committee, from the package pickup to the finish, the weather was cold with a brisk wind, but the recovery area is indoors and very warm, with lots of food etc.The course is not too tough, a few short hills after about 20 miles. I will be back | |
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J. W. from Buffalo NY
(12/1/2014)
 "VERY GOOD HALF MARATHON EXCEPT FOR" (about: 2014)
6-10 previous marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 My wife and I came to Seattle to run the half and are very glad we did. The course was great with a nice mix of city and groomed trail type running. The organization was great and the expo far exceeded our expectations. The course lacked spectators but the volunteers were great. The only problem was the carbo load dinner. It was terrible on many different ways: the pasta was cold and not drained properly. They also ran out 20 minutes in and resorted to all wheat pasta that was undercooked. The room also ran out of table settings and did not replace the silverware forcing people to have to sit at a used spot. The waitress also stated one time through the buffet line which was a joke as they never had a fully stocked line. Lastly they had no speaker or entertainment. Not sure if the Westin or the Marathon should be blamed, probably both. All this for $24 a head. Avoid the dinner and you will have a great experience. | |
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M. S. from Olympia, WA
(12/1/2013)
"Good race. OK weather." (about: 2013)
6-10 previous marathons
| 3 Seattle Marathons
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 I've run the Seattle Marathon a few times. Organization is consistently good. The race is held on Thanksgiving weekend, so don't expect great weather. Race day was windy but no rain. The start time temperature was near fifty degrees; and I ran the race in shorts, a long sleeve tee, and a running vest. The course is scenic, especially along Lake Washington and the arboretum. The course is also hilly. The hills begin after mile 20. One hill is really steep. Few spectators along the course. Plenty of volunteers at the water stations. | |
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J. T. from NM
(12/5/2012)
"Great place to combine a holiday plus a run" (about: 2012)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Seattle Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 We decided to make the Seattle Marathon our Thanksgiving family reunion destination and we were not disappointed. We flew/took the train to Seattle, took light rail to the Westin, and voila, the downtown unfolded in full holiday spirit. The 5K was fun, and the marathon was foggy, damp, breezy and scenic. Running out to the tunnel was wild, and the finish through the aboretum was gorgeous. My husband ran a marathon PR. I would rate this course above par for an urban event, and the whole weekend of tying it to Thanksgiving was wonderful. | |
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Roger Macmillan from Fort Saskatchewan Alberta Canada
(11/26/2012)
"I will be back" (about: 2012)
11-50 previous marathons
| 4-5 Seattle Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This race is very well organized, lots of water and aid stations, great volunteers marshaling. The course is a great mix of road and trails through some beautiful park areas. The recovery area had a great supply of food, especially the chicken noodle soup, and the results were available almost immediately after the finish of the race. A pat on the back to the race director and his staff. | |
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A. D. from Seattle, WA
(11/26/2012)
"Great race - sucky food for the full" (about: 2012)
11-50 previous marathons
| 6+ Seattle Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 As long as you understand this is Seattle in November and that means probably cold, possibly rain and lots of hills you will enjoy the actual race. You get to run out and back on the floating bridge, up the lake front and through the arboretum to end with a view across the city. The views are almost enough to distract you from the hills that come in the last 6 miles Medal was pretty nice this year (2012) too. However due to course logistics the half runners start (and therefore end) well before the full which means the end of race food is decimated for all but the marathon winners. Half marathoners fill bags, kids take snacks and some families stock up for lunches for the week.... after 6 years of emails to the race director without a response its clear this won't change. So pack yourself a snack - your $100+ fee isn't enough to pay for bagels... | |
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T. S. from Usa
(11/26/2012)
"Great course, medal and shirt get one star" (about: 2012)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Seattle Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 1 It was my first time in the city. The course was beautiful and challenging enough. I finished on the slow side and the only thing left in the recovery area was water, bananas and hot chocolate, this was disappointing after being told repeatedly on the course that there would be pizza and plenty of food. Shirt was advertised to be Saucony, it was some cheap brand. Medal is ridiculously small and underwhelming. Bottom line, the course delivered, but the swag did not. |
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