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Quebec City Marathon/Marathon des Deux Rives Runner Comments
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Course 4.2 
Organization 4.7 
Spectators 4.1
Number of comments: 87 [displaying comments 71 to 81]
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T. J. from Montreal, Canada
(10/21/2003)
 "Excellent" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 My first marathon. I had trouble finishing it in 3:57. The organization was great in every way. | |
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R. D. from Montreal, Quebec
(9/21/2003)
 "Major-league race" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This race is just superb - right up there with Boston. Great course (although I preferred the location of the finish line in previous years, just by the pier), unparalleled organization, and the best volunteers. You can tell that the organizers and everyone associated with this race have but one concern: to satisfy each marathoner who lines up at the start line. Bravo! | |
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C. T. from Toronto, Canada
(9/9/2003)
"WOW - I'm impressed!!!" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Ran the Quebec City Marathon for the 1st time this year, and in my opinion you have the best organized race in Canada. This was my 21st marathon and this one definitely ranks up there with the top 5. Kudos to the race director, Quebec City and to the enthusiastic spectators. This is one of the races I'm sure to come back to. Congratulations on a job well done. | |
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Jean MacDonald from Port Perry, Ontario
(9/7/2003)
"Beautiful course and very well organized" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Thank you for a great time. The course was lovely along the St. Lawrence, the water stations were frequent and the volunteers enthusiastic and supportive. I met some interesting runners from all over the world, and isn't that what it's all about: meeting people and having a good time? 'Thank you' to the race director and all the volunteers, as without them it just wouldn't happen. Well done! | |
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Alejandro Bustos from Vancouver
(8/25/2003)
"Gorgeous course, lots of water stations" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This course was beautiful. Roughly 3/4 of the race is next to the St. Lawrence River. The fans were also great. In a few places, spectators had turned on their water hoses to let runners cool down, while others would come out and play music to cheer the runners on. | |
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Art Castellano from Long Branch, New Jersey
(8/24/2003)
"A great way to celebrate the end of summer" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Dear Race Director-Denis and Staff, Thank you for staging the such a well organized marathon. It is not often that the marathon race director is so available for conversation as well as congratulating all at the finish line. All of our NJRRC members who ran reached their goal times, and our first-timers are now hooked on marathoning. The fluid stations, course security, scenery, and very family-friendly finish area were all appreciated. Please accept our invitation to join us down in NJ for the 8th running of the New Jersey Marathon - at the Jersey Shore, April 25 - so that our organization may return your kindness! Running regards, Art Castellano - Race Director, New Jersey Marathon | |
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A Runner from Singapore
(12/18/2002)
"Excellant Organisation & Beautiful Scenary" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 My 1st overseas marathon and my experience was as beautiful as the scenary. I was literally blown away right from the start as I didn't expect the slightly stronger wind condition. However, the warmth of the spectators along the entire 42.2km route soon filled me with the energy I ever needed. And together with the various drink / fruits station, I had a very memorable run indeed! Well done and keep it up. | |
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A Runner from Hartford, CT
(8/31/2002)
"Top notch in almost all aspects" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 On the up side: Transport to the start went without a hitch; really appreciated being able to stay warm inside the school building prior to the start with bathrooms available. As a beginner marathoner, I had read previous comments with some trepidation, especially regarding the hills. I concentrated on training on hills and perhaps as a consequence did well on all except the killer at km 37-38. The crowd support in Levis, and all along the south shore, was truly great. On the down side: The last 10 km along the highway were tough: very hot in the full sun of noon hour, no shade in sight, very few spectators, and I could have done with one or two more drink stations. Too bad the last 10 km can't be run down RT 175 into the Old City; I'm sure crowd support would increase exponentially. Several drink stations had only water; I would have preferred the option of sports drink or water at each. All in all though, a memorable marathon in a friendly, exciting city. | |
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Gary Kane from Orlando, Florida
(8/30/2002)
"Great course - love those hills!" (General Comments)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I read comments that the course was hilly and since I'm a Florida Flatlander, I could have been in trouble. Not so! The course was beautiful, the spectators were enthusiastic and the race was well organized. Bravo Quebec! | |
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A Runner from Madison, WI - USA
(8/29/2002)
"Fun, Well-Organized Race" (General Comments)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I just completed the half-marathon and absolutely loved it. If you're looking for a 'destination race,' this is a great one. Excellent volunteers, well-run, well-marked, not too crowded, no glitches. While almost all of the race is along the water, it's not as scenic as I expected (you're occassionally looking at factories or power refineries). And you won't see many spectators until the final 10K, but at that point they come out in full force. It's fun to be cheered in French! There are a few hills, but just enough to keep it interesting, rather than wear you out. This is the first race I've run with an actual grandstand at the finish - nice touch. I'd definitely recommend it, especially for anyone looking to build a vacation around a race. |
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