Again,The staff and organizers of this great event did a splendid job.This is why my friends and I drive 16 hours. I must say ,this is my 4th Shamrock and was definitely the toughest.The heat was a factor,very hot for this time of the year,I wish the Marathon would start before the half, reverse the starting times.Anyway, I got to see the sun rise Sat. and Sun. over the ocean which was spectacular and we all had a terrific week-end. I was wondering why there were no results posted on the back wall like last year? Thank You all for an overall Great Week-end. Hope to see you all next year. Cheers!!

This is my second Shamrock. It is one of the best races I've done. There is much value for the registration fee: tech shirt, finisher's hat, finisher's t-shirt, fantastic medal, well stocked aid stations, good course, good expo, and fun post-race party. For those needing crowd support, please realize that this is not Chicago or New York. There are not constant crowds, but good crowd support from about mile 1 to 14 and from about mile 23 to the end. I have no complaints about this marathon. I think anyone will enjoy it - whether a first-timer or an experienced marathoner.

Marathon is a GREAT EVENT for RUNNERS! It is an extremely well run/well organized race that has a lot of fun character to go with it. It is the perfect size, course, and weather (usually) for a great finishing time. Most of the hoopla seems to be for the half marathon (VERY fun having run that before), but the marathon is great for a serious day of running. I love this event overall!

Pros: Price, Location, Expo, Course, # of Participants, Weather, Course Logistics, Volunteers

Cons: Quiet race for the most part in terms of spectators (Pro for some people),Forces one to train through the winter (Pro for some people)

This event is always first-class, and for this year, there was even warm weather. It was at least 40 degrees warmer then in '09. I ran the DOLPHIN CHALLENGE this year - the 8K on Saturday and the half on Sunday. The support was great, and the signs between miles 4 and 6 had a lot of us laughing.

At the finish you get a medal, a hat, and this year, a finisher's shirt - as well as lots of food.

I highly recommend this event.

I've run 52 marathons. I ran the Shamrock 3 times now. Everything about this race is first class; this is the reason I drive 16 hours from Montreal, Canada. The 2009 edition was perfect - the weather could not have been better. The people and volunteers are extremely friendly, which helps a lot. From the start to the finish, I love it all! this year, 4 more friends will travel with me and run. Can't wait to get there!!

This was my first marathon and I ran 3:00:21. I loved the course; it was flat and fast. It was not windy this year when I ran it, but I've heard others say it was in the past. The crowd support was great for the first 13.1 miles, but then it fell off while out by Fort Story and the Cape Henry Lighthouse. It was dead out there, but the crowds were great as I neared the waterfront and boardwalk area for the finish. The expo was organized, the people were very helpful and friendly, the shirts were awesome, the Irish stew at the finish line was very tasty, and the weather was perfect.

Awesome, well organized race. I loved the boardwalk finish, but it's deceptively long once from the point where you get on the boardwalk to the finish (King Neptune).

The best post party ever. This is my 21st and it had the best post party. After all of that running, everyone was all smiles. There were no grumps!!!

This was my first marathon, and I have done others since. I did not expect the long stretches of running through military bases and roads that would be without people/spectators. Miles 18-23 were quite the mind game. :)

All that being said, I would trade a few lonely miles for a killer beer garden at the finish line... on the beach... thanks to Yuengling!

Really great expo. Plenty of lodging at or around start/finish line. We booked at the last minute and had the impression that everything was sold out. It wasn't. This race takes place pre-beach season by a few weeks. You should not have to stay more than .5 miles away from the start/finish, so call around.

My second marathon, and so far my favorite. What a beautiful day!! The course is so flat, with one "hill," if you can call it that. Volunteers are amazing and the expo was awesome. I got some nice gear there... and I loved the shirt and medal.

After the marathon was a nice party on the beach... beer, food and lots of fun. I was most excited because I took 41 minutes off of my last marathon - my first was 4:52 and this time hit 4:11!!!

Pace groups are awesome at this race and they really do their job - take advantage if trying to hit a certain time.

You run through and army base and everyone is out screaming for you - I almost started crying because of the emotional experience. It was incredible... and you actually get to go on the base!

I have plans to do marathons all over, but I would DEFINITELY consider this one again.