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Silver State Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.1 
Organization 4.3 
Spectators 2.6
Number of comments: 29 [displaying comments 11 to 21]
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D. L. from Folsom, California USA
(8/28/2004)
 "Great All Around Marathon" (about: 2004)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Silver State Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 I ran in the 2004 Silver State Marathon and totally enjoyed it. The weather was perfect, the support crews were supportive and energetic, and there seemed to be plenty of fluids and gel. We all know the risk of things going haywire, but today's race for the marathoners was outstanding. And the runners all seemed to be relaxed, friendly and full of good humor. Thank you crew! Don Littlefield PS: I'd like to the old man in the tan Chevy pickup who appeared every couple of miles along the course cheering the marathoners on. What a great guy! While the spectators were few and far between the quality of the few that came out were fantastic! Thanks to every one of them. | |
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D. F. from Henderson, NV
(8/24/2004)
"Oustanding Organization and Fun" (about: 2004)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Silver State Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 This was my first marathon and the folks who organized this race didn't let me down. I had wanted a small event for the first and this was it with less than 100 marathoners. In total there were probably several hundred other runners who competed in the half-marathon and 10K races. The course is tough with hills and trailrunning. The sand made for very sore thighs the day after the race. Not really many spectators except for the volunteers who did a great job; the local ranchers who came out to watch; and the folks at the finish. A great place to meet folks with lots of marathon experience. Only three first timers competed in the marathon. I would add an extra aid station earlier than the 3 mile point, but everything else was great. I'll be there again next year. | |
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J. T. from Reno, Nv
(8/28/2003)
 "Tough, but gorgeous at moments" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 Tough after mile 17. The altitude and heat caught up with me. The beautiful Washoe Valley is amazing at certain vistas. The post-race picnic was disappointing for a vegetarian like myself - nothing for me but watermelon. Still, it was a good run, and great training at 5,100-foot elevation. | |
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O. V. from Westchester, NY
(8/25/2003)
 "Great, tough training run" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I was on vacation and signed up for the marathon to make sure I put in a long run. Yes, it was sandy (not ankle deep though and not 8 miles, maybe 3) and yes, it was hot (but mainly after 9 am, which is 3 hours after the start),and spectators were rare (hey, it's the desert, remember? and they made up for it with their effort), and the elevation and hill at mile 20 didn't help much, but nobody promised an easy run. The organization was great and the views fantastic. Just consider this one as a tough training run. If I am around, I would do it again. | |
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s. h. from alabama
(8/23/2003)
 "Sand" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 1 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 1 It was pretty to look at, but you have to crawl to make it in 10 inches of sand (and no shade). | |
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k. m. from Central Valley, CA
(8/21/2003)
"What an experience" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The comments from others tell of the altitude and the sand, but no one has given justice for the incredible beauty of this race. No, it is not huge and no, it is not filled with a crowd, but it is filled with people who are looking for a morning of running through one of the best parts of creation. No traffic for most of the race, just you, your feet and nature. It is inspiring! | |
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P. B. from Louisiana
(8/20/2003)
 "Race has potential, but is badly managed" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 1 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 1 When I ran this race, I knew it would be hot and dry (after all, it's August and the desert Southwest). What I did not count on was running through sand for miles that was ankle deep like you would find at the beach. They tell you it's sandy, but packed sand like the desert. Totally not true - and if you really want to tear up your feet, ankles, knees, etc, then have at it. It's poorly marked - a lot of it is also run on a major highway, which is not blocked off; there are no cones put up, the traffic is to your back, and the cars did not respect the runners' space. It was very scary. Volunteers did not always seem to know the way or did not care to share, and the course was poorly marked causing many people to get lost during the desert part of the run, including even one of the lead runners! Then to top it off, I finish, go home and find out that my official time has had almost 5 minutes added to it. Being a member of the 50 & DC Club, a mistake like that could have totally negated the running of that marathon. What if I had come in just under the wire and they 'added' 5 mins. to my time, putting me over the official time? I would not have been able to count that as a state. Nice, hmmm? This marathon is a great big THUMBS DOWN. | |
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F. S. from Calif.
(8/20/2003)
 "Challenging course; good one for Nevada." (about: 2003)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 We found the ~8 miles of silt/sand and washboard roads challenging; slowed our times dramatically, but felt like we accomplished a difficult run at the end. Disappointed that our finisher medals were not stamped 'CC' as advertised on the website; the mint stamped finisher medal was one of the primary reasons we chose to run this as our Nevada marathon. All in all, a well organized race and interesting visit to the Reno area. | |
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J. T. from Central Massachusetts
(8/19/2003)
"Worth the Trip from Central Mass" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 My 40th marathon and Silver State ranks right up there with the best of them. The 6 AM start is perfect for a race that takes place in August. As one would expect, the cool morning NV temperatures warm quickly, providing a bit of an incentive to work your way through a course of asphalt, dirt roads and even a little sand at a pace that will get you to the finish line sooner rather than later. Race officials compensate for rising temperatures with more than enough fluid stations in the second half of the race. Enthusiastic volunteers ensure that all of your needs are met. A wonderful post-race gathering, picnic style, in a beautiful park at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Would encourage 50-Staters to seriously consider a trip to the Silver State Marathon to knock off Nevada. | |
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T. E. from Los Angeles, California
(8/19/2003)
"Not as scenic as expected, but well organized" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 Only about 4 miles of the run had the sort of scenery I'd expected. A lot of running through farmland and scrubby/brushy terrain. And there were several stretches along the edge of the road where traffic wasn't blocked at all, and it was a little sketchy. Issue #3: the half-marathoners and even the 10K people got the same medal as the marathon. Despite all that, the course was fairly easy and varied - gravel roads, sandy roads, paved roads, a little trail running - and the race volunteers were terrific. |
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