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Washington's Birthday Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 3.6 
Organization 3.8 
Spectators 2.2
Number of comments: 56 [displaying comments 51 to 54]
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A Runner from Richmond, Virginia
(11/18/2001)
 "Nice low key local marathon" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 Ran this race on a cold, WINDY, sunny day in 2001 as a training run, and was definitely challenged. Basically three rolling loops on a rural course, with the start and finish coming in a subdivision. Not exciting, but with the loops, it is possible to make mental notes of the course to prepare yourself for what you have to look forward to . . . especially the long uphill stretch to re-enter the neighborhood for the finish. Friendly organization (loved the post-race chili!), and I always like a race with shower facilities at the end. If you are looking for a marathon in the mid-Atlantic region in the winter, this is one of the few available, so fills an important niche. | |
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A Runner from Oakton, VA
(2/19/2001)
 "Excellent local marathon" (General Comments)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 The GWM has a small field (150 pre-registrations) of relatively fast runners. The race begins at a Youth Center, then laps three times around agricultural facilities owned by the Department of Agriculture and the University of Maryland. There are no fans, just a few relatives. The course is almost entirely on public asphalt roads with traffic. Police temporarily stop the few cars at all intersections for the runners. The area is bucolic, with gently rolling hills. This winter race starts at 10:30 am, and is timed electronicly for about 5:15 hours. Several aid stations offer toilets, water, and Gatorade, but no food or Gu. The shirt is a pretty, printed, 3-color, long-sleeved, cotton t-shirt. There is a concluding hot meal at the Youth Center. Summary: An excellent winter race through Washington, DC's most rural countryside. | |
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A Runner from Maryland
(2/18/2001)
 "it SUCKS!!!!!" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 1 COLD, MEGA HILLS, AND NO SPECTATORS!!!! | |
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A Runner from Oakton, VA
(2/18/2001)
"Excellent regional marathon" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This is a small race that starts at a local Youth Center, then loops three times around farmland owned by the Department of Commerce and the University of Maryland. The terrain is rolling Maryland hills, but none is very steep. Timing is by an electronic clock, not by chips. The vistas are 100% pastoral. The race staff offers several water stops with a choice of Gatorade or water (no Gu or other food). There are adequate portable toilets for the field. Almost the entire race is run on public streets, although some of these are very rural with minimal traffic. Police stop the traffic at every intersection. There are almost no fans. Every mile is marked. The staff directs the runners at every turn. There is a hot meal at the conclusion. The shirt is a printed, long-sleeved t-shirt. Summary: A fine race through Washington, DC's most rural countryside, with a small field well supported by the race staff. |
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