May 2, 2024
Current Year Results
Results Search
Biggest/Best Boston Qualifier
2024 Results
2023 Results
2022 Results
2021 Results
2020 Results
2019 Results
2018 Results
2017 Results
2016 Results
2015 Results
2014 Results
2013 Results
2012 Results
2011 Results
2010 Results
2009 Results
2008 Results
2007 Results
2006 Results
2005 Results
2004 Results
2003 Results
2002 Results
2001 Results
2000 Results
☰
Glass City Marathon Runner Comments
Back to Glass City Marathon Information & Reviews
Course 4.2 
Organization 4.4 
Spectators 3.7
Number of comments: 234 [displaying comments 61 to 71]
|
Jackie Aegerter from Massillon, Ohio
(9/2/2015)
 "Loved everything about this marathon" (about: 2015)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Glass City Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 We wanted a flat, fast course and that was exactly what we got. My goal was to qualify for Boston and I achieved my goal that day. I loved everything about this race. It was well organized, the course was well marked, plenty of aid stations and support.I loved finishing in the stadium. The after party was awesome, tons of food. I could go on and on awesome experience all around, we will definitely be back! | |
|
David Harris from Adrian, MI
(7/7/2015)
"A perfect day for a race" (about: 2015)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Glass City Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The last 6 miles were pretty somber. Not much spectator support. | |
|
C. R. from Ohio
(5/9/2015)
"Thanks again Glass City!" (about: 2015)
6-10 previous marathons
| 3 Glass City Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 A couple of quick thoughts... 1. Expo - well done, but handing out bottled water was completely wasteful and unnecessary. Given our recent drinking water ban, lets celebrate that we can drink clean, cheap tap water, and skip the bottled water. 2. Race - enjoyed the race, the cones on the bike path were all messed up, and caused a few problems. That needs corrected. 3. Post Race - the lines got a little crazy for food, etc. Feels like that could be pretty easily fixed. The real issue was the bag drop. Why in the world did you move it east of the course? Everyone had to cross the race course to go get their bag then come back again. There was ample room in the main lot for the bag drop, and it would have saved a lot of people from dashing across the course all day long. Other than these minor items, it was another great event. Thank you again for a wonderful experience and for representing Toledo and NW Ohio so very well. I look forward to running again in the future! | |
|
R. E. from Tempe, Arizona
(5/8/2015)
 "average organization, ppl of Toledo made up for it" (about: 2015)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Glass City Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 5 Course was fantastic with the exception of mile 8 (and maybe 9?) the long stretch of sidewalk along the fence. Boring, difficult part of the race, no energy. Expo was chaotic, too cramped, boring vendors. Organization of the race was good...but info about clothing drop was basically non existent prior and not well organized at race. Needed more portapotties, lines were way too long, and needed more volunteers for handing out food after race. Waiting 30 minutes for a banana, while freezing?! not healthy. I wasn't impressed with my pacer (not bad, just did nothing to energize the group like other pacers do). I got bored and dropped back, especially since it was my 2nd half in 2 days. My specific issue, of course, but wish he would have been more excited/participatory. Pictures are great...but RIDICULOUSLY overpriced. Really bummed. :( I've gotten cheaper from rock and roll half marathons. Because of the course, awesome spectators, and great after party (glasses, band) I have been recommending this race. | |
|
A. M. from Northville, Michigan
(5/1/2015)
"Excellent race for a PR and BQ" (about: 2015)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Glass City Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was marathon #5 for me. People recommended to BQ since it is flat. I was surprised at the expo and the race with so many people with their Boston gear and also, so many runners like myself doing the race for BQ. It is a small race, but makes everything very convenient. You can get your bib in 30 min.. very easy. In terms of the race, it offers pacers for every 5 min. The water/Gatorade stations are very well managed. So easy to go in and out. It is a small race, so you don't have to battle past slower runners and the course opens up very well on the 1st mile. Again, easy if you want a PR. There are some spots with spectators, but if you are used to big marathons (I ran LA, Chicago and NYC), this will be different here. Is a race to focus on your pace and nail it down. The last home stretch (mile 21 and on) is almost a straight shot. There's a small hill (you can't even noticed if you train in some hills) then after that is downhill (very small slope but is down). I can see how some people will struggle here since is a trail, not too many people and it looks the same. However, for me, this was a 5 experience. I forgot to say I hit a 12 min PR, and got a BQ with 3:32 (BQ time needed 3:40). I was targeting a 3:36 but found this course easy to hit a 3:32. Well done Toledo. Great race. And for $50 you get a tshirt, medal, beer glass, pizza and pasta and beer! Also, is very easy for spectators to drive and see you at multiple spots. My husband and small kids saw me in 3 spots. | |
|
J. T. from London Ontario Canada
(4/30/2015)
"Amazing value but a crowded start and odd finish" (about: 2015)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Glass City Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 This certainly is the best value going and the race is very well organized. They had corral assignments but it seemed no one went where they should (as there was no enforcement) so we had many slow runners ahead of us. We were surging and weaving for over 3 miles to get into pace. The course overall is decently scenic but has many twists and turns and you have to be careful you do not take a wrong turn. Crowd support is good and the people of Toledo are great. I was not keen on the finish, you are exhausted...you want to see the finish line and reel it in. They have you winding and twisting then finally direct you towards the building. You enter and see the start line but not the finish...don't stop as the finish is 100 yards to a corner then 100 yards from the corner. After the race was amazing with excellent food and beer. As much as I am critical I would do it again! | |
|
G. P. from Halifax, Nova Scotia,Canada
(4/30/2015)
"Stop for traffic really impacted my experience." (about: 2015)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Glass City Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 Everything was so fantastic until I picked up the pace to beat my time goal. Settled into a fast pace for me only to be stopped for traffic somewhere around the 30K mark. I thought it was a closed course and this really bothered me. | |
|
S. B. from Decatur, IL
(4/30/2015)
"Great course and organization" (about: 2015)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Glass City Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The expo was at a convenient campus location and packet pick up was quick and easy. The expo itself was fine for a smaller marathon. The course begins and ends on the very nice University of Toledo campus. It's flat, fast and a picturesque course. You run through some beautiful neighborhoods and on paved paths in a very nice park. The water/Gatorade stations were plentiful and staffed by friendly and capable people. The nature of the course wouldn't lend itself to big crowd support, but the crowds there were very friendly and supportive. It was sunny with the temps in the mid 30s at the start and upper 40s when I finished, perfect! Finishing in the football stadium was fun and the plentiful post race food and beer outside the stadium was very welcome. One aspect I did find odd, not that it changed my excellent experience, but the split times from mats on the course are at odd distances, not the usual, 5k, 10k, half, etc. I don't know why they deviate on that? This race is in my top couple marathon experiences, very well done. | |
|
Joe Shrader from Blissfield, Michigan
(4/30/2015)
"Toledo GCM is your race to PR" (about: 2015)
11-50 previous marathons
| 4-5 Glass City Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 After 4 GCM halfs, 2015 was my time to pony up to my first full marathon. So glad I chose Toledo (home town). Perfect weather, flat course, well organized and supported, fun crowd and great pacers, adds up to great memories. Thank you GCM staff and volunteers. | |
|
R. G. from Richmond Hill, Ontario
(4/30/2015)
"Definitely recommend this Marathon!" (about: 2015)
6-10 previous marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Well organized, scenic, flat, not too big (fewer than 1,000 marathoners finished, still record participation), very suitable for a BQ. Expo was great for a smaller race. Great idea to have Goodwill throwaways for $1 - $2. Sufficient parking although there were a few bottlenecks in the morning. The after party and the food were good as well. The only negative is the marathon course was longer than 42.2 KM. Both my wife and I had over 42.4 KM on our Garmins. Overall, a race I definitely recommend. |
© 2000-2024, All Rights Reserved by MarathonGuide.com LLC
