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Bayshore Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.8 
Organization 4.6 
Spectators 3.9
Number of comments: 247 [displaying comments 201 to 211]
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Fred Matthews from Clarksville TN
(5/31/2004)
 "Very nice medium-sized (1000 finishers) marathon." (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Bayshore Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 Bayshore was a very nice marathon. The website was easy to use; following registration, nice email updates were sent out; good communication. Packet pickup was conducted by friendly, helpful volunteers; very nice t-shirt; other items (hats, long-sleeved items, Gu, etc.) were available for purchase. The out-and-back course, which was along a bay of Lake Michigan, was very scenic; race course was not flat, rather it was mostly rolling hills; the majority of course was shaded. The one 'busy' section with cars was not a problem; a large emergency lane used by runners was separated from the cars with lots of traffic cones. The weather was perfect for running; a very cool day for Memorial Day weekend. The spectators were mostly locals living along race course and family/friends of runners (race director provided a nice map to help runners' supporters find places to see and cheer runners). Any lack of spectators was replaced by the friendliness of fellow runners; I ran with 4 different people from MI along the course and enjoyed the conversation and support from each. Water/Ultima was available every 2 miles by friendly, smiling, supportive volunteers (Gu was available at 2 aid stations after the halfway point; I carried my own). The finish is on a college track with lots of cheering spectators; this was nice after having run 26.0 miles (the step-up onto the curb to get to the track could be difficult for some this late in the race). The finisher's medal was nice, and there was a good choice of post-race snacks (water, bananas, cookies, etc.) available. Best of all, wonderful hot showers were available at the college PE building, which was close by the finish area. Overall, this was a very nice medium-sized marathon. I would highly recommend it to others (50 Staters - this is a great choice for a Michigan marathon). | |
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Daryl Bernard from Midland, Michigan
(5/31/2004)
 "Awesome marathon race experience!" (about: 2004)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I chose this race for my first marathon due in large part to the comments on this site, as well as those of local running buddies. I was not disappointed! The course is out and back, run along the east arm of the Grand Traverse Bay - beautiful. The course is generally flat, with some rolling hills. The race organization was great. The number of runners (limited to 1300) seemed just about right for the course - always people around me, but never crowded. I highly recommend this race - but sign up early - it filled this year a month before the race. | |
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J. O. from Delaware, Ohio
(5/31/2004)
"A very nice race" (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Bayshore Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Bayshore is my 12th. Marathon and I found it to be very nice. The organization of the race is very good. The course is out and back, mostly flat and scenic with great views of the lake. There are a few rises and dips along the way with the biggest being at the turn-around at the 13-mile point. It would be comparable to a small highway overpass. The course is not closed to traffic but I found that not to be a problem. Water stations were staffed by enthusiastic volunteers. Thanks! Spectator support was strong considering this is a small race. I was able to smash my PR in this race! The t-shirt is a high quality technical shirt and suitable for running. The medal has a nice design. I found local hotels and restaurants to be very good and available. It would be nice if the race had a pasta dinner. A quality race! | |
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g. h. from virginia
(5/31/2004)
"Great PR Course" (about: 2004)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Bayshore Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 Small-town marathon in a beautiful part of the country. The course has everything going for it: flat, plenty of shade, protected from the wind and scenic. You'd have to run on an indoor track to find better. Aid stations were well laid out. Weather couldn't have been better for this one: cool but warming up through the run. This had everything I look for including a great high-tech Brooks t-shirt that is as good as any I have bought in a running store. | |
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G. W. from Chicago suburbs
(5/30/2004)
"A gem!" (about: 2004)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Bayshore Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This is a first rate marathon. The course reminded me of a Midwest Big Sur, with the water (Grand Traverse Bay), the beautiful homes, and curving road. No big hills, just steady inclines and rollers. If you're looking for a marathon with a big expo, seminars, vendor reps, and an overloaded goodie bag, you've come to the wrong place. But if you can handle 26.2 miles of breathtaking scenery, a well-organized packet pickup at the high school gym, self-serve gear check and free parking... then don't pass this one up! The 2004 shirt (Brooks tech) is cool, too. Bayshore has proven that less is more! | |
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M. T. from Grosse Pointe, Mi
(5/30/2004)
"Great race, hard for spectators, beautiful & fast" (about: 2004)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Bayshore Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 Great course. Only one complaint: switch from Ultima to Gatorade. Everything else was outstanding. | |
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M. T. from Indianapolis, IN
(5/30/2004)
"Beautiful, fast course, well organized, friendly" (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 A beautiful (even better than Grandma's, Marine Corps, etc.), fast (fairly well shaded, flat to very gently rolling) course; a small (closed at 1,300), well-organized event; held in one of Michigan's premier tourist destinations over Memorial Day weekend (enter and book rooms early); runs through beautiful, pricy resort/residential lakefront area (residents offer cheerful if subdued support); limited vehicular traffic exposure not a problem; plenty of water and Ultima stations and toilets; comforting presence of bicycling medical/support personnel; finishes on very soft (relief!) high school track with plenty of room (and parking) for families, etc. If you plan to run Michigan for 50 states, this is its best. If you want a fast Boston qualifier, this is it. If you want a beautiful, runner-friendly marathon for first-timers in the Midwest, you'll love it. What doesn't it have? 37,000 runners, a huge expo, elite Kenyans, huge cheering crowds, etc. If you don't need those, do this marathon. | |
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Cynthia Morey from Saginaw, Michigan
(5/30/2004)
"Great first time marathon!" (about: 2004)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 Thought it was a great 1st time marathon. Never felt crowded on the course. The spectators were wonderful, but I think the numbers are much smaller than the bigger marathons. Did not mind though because of the beautiful scenery. Loved the Brooks short-sleeve running shirt. The finish line food was good, bananas, oranges, yogurt, bagels, Ultima sports drink. I will definitely do this marathon again. | |
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Linda Pulver from Mason, MI
(5/30/2004)
"The Little Things Mean A Lot!" (about: 2004)
4-5 previous marathons
| 2 Bayshore Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Forget about the absolutely perfect weather, the beautiful view, the friendly volunteers at the aid stations, and the better than average crowd support this year. When we picked up our race packets, we were given a shirt that a runner can actually run in! A Brooks, Dri-Fit running shirt! What a novel idea! Not a cotton t-shirt to add to the collection in the botttom of my drawer. And if that wasn't enough, my name was printed in big bold letters on my bib number. How could I not get a P.R. when total strangers on the course were yelling, 'Way to go, Linda!' and 'You're looking strong, Linda!' Nice addition guys - thanks! Running Fit takes pictures all along the course then plasters the walls in their store with them for you to pick out and take home for free. This is the second time I've run this marathon, and I plan to make it an annual event. | |
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J. S. from Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
(5/30/2004)
"Great first marathon" (about: 2004)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Bayshore Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The weather was ideal for running. The temperature wasn't too warm or too cold. The course had breathtaking views of the lakeshore. The only thing that didn't warrant 5 stars was the fans were lacking in some areas, but overall the fan support was great. Great small marathon, and a great first marathon. I'll be back next year. |
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