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Journeys Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.5 
Organization 4.7 
Spectators 3.4
Number of comments: 32 [displaying comments 21 to 31]
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J. P. from Rhinelander, Wisconsin
(5/16/2005)
 "beautiful route, motivating water points" (about: 2005)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Journeys Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The course was beautiful. The hills in the first half were challenging but not too crazy. The turning point at the half was a little confusing. The water point support was dressed in all sorts of crazy get ups. I'll run it again next May! | |
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T. K. from USA
(5/15/2005)
 "Great Race But Check The Distance" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Journeys Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 The race course was beautiful. Few fans along the course. The weather was unseasonably cool but it made for a great race. I posted my best time ever for this event. I ran this race with a Garmin Forerunner301. It showed a .51-mile variance from the official track course (that is, 26.71 actual vs. 26.2 posted). I mentioned this to the course director who assured me the course was certified. One half-mile variance for the Garmin seems like a lot. | |
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K. N. from Ironwood, MI
(5/23/2004)
"Beautiful, quiet run through north woods!" (about: 2004)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Journeys Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Well organized, nice shelter at the starting line, friendly people. Nice, hard to miss mile markers. Weather was perfect, sun came out after the run. Nice door prizes, great MC. The girls at the 19 mile mark get my vote for enthusiastic cheering. Keep this course!! | |
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David Hoffman from Milwaukee, Wis
(5/11/2004)
 "1st Class Family Friendly Marathon" (about: 2004)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Journeys Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Rolling, scenic Northwoods roads with mile markers and aid every 2 miles make for a 1st class marathon. Reasonably priced motels within walking distance of the start and finish are added benefits in addition to lakeside resorts and camping at early season prices. A great opportunity for a family vacation and a little fishing. I think they could draw more runners with a more dynamic name like the Flying Pig I did the previous week. How about the Eagle River Marathon - nicknamed THE EAGLE. | |
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W. D. from Milwaukee, WI
(5/10/2004)
"Great Rural Race" (about: 2004)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Journeys Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 - A beautiful run through the woods. - I am not familiar with the old course, but the new course is definitely worth keeping. - Plenty of water and Gatorade at every other mile through 20 and then at every mile. - Spectators consist of trees and wild animals, but that is the beauty of this race! | |
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R. H. from Eastern Iowa
(10/13/2003)
 "There are hills in northern Wisconsin?!" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 If you like small crowds and plenty of room to run, this is the race for you. The course scenery is outstanding and relaxing and offers you plenty of time to just enjoy running. Weather was clear and cool (low 40's start and warmed up to mid 60's), but there was a wind that didn't really play into the race until the latter part of the course (when you least want it). The race is on lightly traveled country back-wood roads as you head into Eagle River WI from the NW. The roads are paved, but most are concrete surfaced. The hills are not particularly hard, but just many more than I had envisioned (the pre-course drive the night before provided me an 'eye-opening' glance). The mile markers are marked, but there are no split clocks provided so you will want to bring along your own timing device. | |
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R. S. from Rockford, Il.
(5/13/2003)
"A credit to the Northwoods of Wisconsin" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 First, I'll admit that I had run two marathons in the last six months. I was tired but curious about this one. So I ran the half-marathon. I passed on the Lake Geneva Wisconsin 25k (same day) which I've run several times. This half was outstanding! A four and one half hour drive. Vilas County is heaven in the Midwest! The medal with the eagle, the sports drink (Allsport), the transportation to the start, the markers and prompt start and timing, the friendly people, the scenery, and the perfect weather make this one a race to consider. Lots to do in the area. Places to stay and eat abound in the area. I've read the reviews of the hills in the first half. But for traning and fun, no gripes, this half could be the premier show. Great overall organization! | |
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C. K. from Minneapolis, Minnesota
(2/20/2003)
"Wonderful Race!" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was my first marathon and will most likely by the hardest that I will face... until I do it again. The first half was very difficult for a first timer but the second half got you through it. Everyone that put it together did a wonderful job. I can't wait to run it again. Absolutely one of the best in the country. | |
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A Runner from Ames, Iowa
(5/20/2002)
"Great Race!" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is a well-organized race on a challenging course. I highly recommend this race to anyone, especially if they have not had an opportunity to experience Northern Wisconsin. I was pleasantly surprised at the enthusiatic spectator support throughout the run. | |
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A Runner from Iowa
(4/21/2002)
"Very enjoyable, nice change from large urban races" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 Lots of rolling hills in the 1st half of the race, fairly level the 2nd half. Don't do this race if you expect or need thousands of cheering fans for support. But, if you enjoy the serenity of a run through the north woods, with the smell of pine in the air, Journeys should be on your 'must run' list. I'm a mid pack runner, and found that unlike large races where the faces around me are constantly changing, I ran with the same small group much of the race. You quickly strike up friendships and provide support for each other. I haven't found this camaraderie in larger races. Race organization was good, other than missing mile markers due to some vandals, everything went well. The expo, as one might expect was small. The pasta dinner was ok, with some nice home-made desserts. Weather in 2001 was fantastic. After a chilly start to the day (28°F and scraping frost off our windshield) the temp was nearing 40 by the start. |
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