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Course 4.5 
Organization 4.7 
Spectators 3.4
Number of comments: 32 [displaying comments 11 to 21]
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s. p. from Brown Deer, Wisconsin
(5/12/2009)
 "Great Experience" (about: 2009)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Journeys Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 This was my first marathon. I love "Up North" and this was a great opportunity for me. Beautiful country, and friendly, enthusiastic and supportive runners and spectators. Plenty of GU and water available along the way. Hilly first half, but I took it easy and felt strong all of the way through, and finished at 4:16:38, which I was really happy with for my first try at this. | |
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G. G. from Stevens Point, WI
(5/12/2009)
 "Excellent Event!" (about: 2009)
6-10 previous marathons
| 6+ Journeys Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I have run the half-marathon event multiple times - it's my favorite! | |
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J. W. from Western Wisconsin
(6/25/2007)
 "Great little low-key marathon" (about: 2007)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Journeys Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 I really enjoyed this low-key marathon. It felt more like a training run than a marathon. The hills scared me, but really I had no problem with them... but then, I trained on hills. I would do it again in a heartbeat but it definitely was low-key. | |
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A. J. from Wisconsin
(6/8/2007)
"Low-key, well organized race" (about: 2007)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Journeys Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 This is a nice little race. I believe there were only ~150 marathon participants. The atmosphere was very friendly and relaxed. The course is very scenic with several lakes and abundant trees. It winds through some very sparsely populated areas, so you wouldn't expect much in the way of fans. The first half featured some significant hills, but there is enough to look at to distract you from that fact. The organization is outstanding. There are plenty of water stops and potties. Everything is laid out well, which allows you to keep your mind on running. The finish area was lively and spacious. Eagle River is a great area and they have done very well with this race. Unless you need heavy fan support or a crowd of other runners, this is a marathon you should consider. | |
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C. R. from Wisconsin
(5/15/2007)
"Low Key, Scenic Course, Nice Race" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 3 Journeys Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 I have ran Journey's a few times now and I think they do a terrific job to put on a quality marathon. You will get a well orgainized race. Great Pasta Feed. Nice Dry Wick T-shirt. Adequate Goody Bag. Great scenic course that has plenty of lakes, rivers, hills, trees, wildlife, and more. A fine awards ceremony with plenty of prizes. A great Post Race party with lots of very nice prizes and a good chance to win one of them. Eagle River is a very nice Northern Wisconsin Town and is very tourist friendly. You could easily spend an extra day or 2 while you are in the area. Not a lot of fan support along the course, but that is ok by me. There was plenty of support by the volunteers at each Water Stop. I would be hard pressed to come up with anything negative to say about this race. Everyone associated with the race seems to try very hard to do their best and give you a great marathon experience. | |
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S. S. from Wisconsin
(5/17/2006)
 "Tough Course, but great race overall" (about: 2006)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Journeys Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 The organization was terrific. The mini-expo was efficient, there was a warming hut for marathoners at the start which was great because it was 38 and raining, and plenty of food at the finish. Water stops were efficient and volunteers cheery. The course is tough, but very scenic. There are a lot of hills in the first half. While I PR'ed on the course, I was expecting to do much better. And yes, I trained for hills. After spending the majority of time on quiet roads you are dumped on a busier road that forces you to pass the power walkers in the road. Not a major problem, but in the late miles a little annoying. I recommend this race to anyone who likes small events with a lot of solititude. | |
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S. S. from Wisconsin
(5/14/2006)
"Tough Course, but great race overall" (about: 2006)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Journeys Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 If you are interested in a small marathon with more solitude than fans this is the one for you. The organization was great, from the mini expo to the warming hut for the marathoners before the race, to the finish line with plenty of food and support. The course is tough, lots of large hills the first half that can take a toll on your legs so plan accordingly. The last half has a few hills and this year had a strong headwind the last 5 miles which made it beastly. I had a 4+ minute PR on the course, but was hoping for better. If you attempt this race, hill work is mandatory. I would recommend this race to anyone who is looking for a scenic view of the North Woods, lots of pine trees and lakes to take your mind off those hills! | |
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S. K. from Johnson City, TN
(6/1/2005)
"Excellent Marathon!" (about: 2005)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Journeys Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I really enjoyed this marathon. The organizers did a very good job and there were very few surprises for me before, during, or after the race. The spacing of the half marathon start 1 hour and 15 minutes after the marathon start and the point-to-point common course allows some marathoners to catch up to some half-marathoners. This was a plus in my opinion and rather unusual for a half/full combo race. The course almost received 5 stars from me. The rolling hills in the first half were pretty easy for me as I was able to maintain a relatively steady pace (except for the first mile). The roads were very wide, smooth, with almost no traffic at all for the first 16 miles. Since I was running by myself most of the race and since the sign for the turn at 13 miles was facing the other way (towards the half marathoners), I had to check with a spectator to be sure about where to turn. Running on the shoulder of the road towards the end (mile 22?) around some of the half marathoners was a little worrisome since I had to venture into the road with a little traffic a few times. The organization was as good as any marathon I have run (#27 in 20 different states for me over the last 6 years). Spectators, as you might expect for a race into a town of 1400 population, was sparse at best. Pasta dinner was very good. Choices of sauce with or without Johnsonville sausage, about 15 different dessert choices, and all I could eat. Door prizes at the post race party were very good but were given away too late in the evening for me to have a chance to win. Wasn't really sure why the marathon started 10 minutes late. The last shuttle bus may have left the school a little late? I had a friend in the half I was trying to catch and missed her by about 10 minutes... Finishing medals and t-shirts were nice. Award plaques, if you are fast enough, are also good quality. I would recommend this marathon to anyone who enjoys a well organized, rural, point-to-point course. It is Boston qualifying material if you are used to a few rolling hills. | |
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G. M. from Seattle
(5/20/2005)
"cool 'n scenic 'n hilly" (about: 2005)
11-50 previous marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Very well organized and chummy as evidenced by the deafening roar of chatter on the bus trip to the start. I did not pre-scout the course and underestimated the hills in the first half. Small but quite numerous and, yes, they did take a toll, evidenced by my dismal second half time. Simple pasta feed with delicous bratwurst (a Wisconsin staple), water/Gatorade every 2 miles and fruit/cookies starting about mile 18. Bring your own Gu or PowerBars. A nice run in the woods with but a few spectators as is expected. Post-race buffet was a good time with decent food. Very low-key and friendly race. | |
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D. P. from Illinois
(5/19/2005)
"Stress-free marathon" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Journeys Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 Overall a good, well-run marathon which seems intent on improving every year. The start of the race was great, the first half hilly, and the second half flat. The finish line was disappointing compared to the other marathons I've run. Mile markers were excellent; water stops worked by enthusiastic people in costumes. The race used chip timing, but I don't remember going over any recording device at the beginning or during the race; only at the end. |
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