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Course 4.6 
Organization 4.8 
Spectators 4.0
Number of comments: 136 [displaying comments 131 to 136]
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A Runner from The Edge of America - Folly Beach, South Carolina
(9/25/2001)
 "Very organized, beautiful & friendly" (General Comments)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my 6th marahton and I found it to be the most organized. It's the first marathon where the number of port-a-johns was adequate. The course was beautiful, though a little steeper than I had envisioned. The organizers and spectators were very friendly and encouraging.....lots of kids came out with their own water stops. I came from South Carolina to run the race and left with nothing but praise...I'll definitely spread the word on this side of the country. | |
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A Runner from Colorado Springs, Colorado
(9/24/2001)
 "Well-organized, Scenic, Fast" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Hats off to the folks from Logan, Utah. My 47th marathon, as organized as any big city marathon, half the price, buses pick you up at your hotel, seemlessly drop off and on to other buses to the top of a canyon, first 17 miles in scenic canyon, friendly fan support, well-marked course, handed you your results at the FINISH, nice band at the end. I had previously registered for the Air Force Marathon, which was cancelled, this race was closed, they let me and all other military in anyway (for $5 less!)...these folks are great and this marathon was outstanding! | |
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, Debbie Finch from Las Vegas, Nevada
(9/23/2001)
"Very scenic and well organized marathon!" (about: 2000)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I ran this marathon in 2000 and got snowed on, but it was still fun and beautiful. 2001 we had beautiful weather. The course is great...gradual downhill from a beautiful canyon, then it weaves in and out of a few small towns, which I really enjoy. There is very little uphill. If I could change anything, I would ask for more spectator participation. Those who were there were very enthusiatic. Definitely, run this again. | |
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A Runner from Salt Lake City, Utah
(9/23/2001)
"Great First Marathon - Well Organized - Fun!" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I ran TOU on Sept. 22, 2001 for my first ever marathon. I have nothing to compare it to, but I would suppose it is as well executed as any of the best marathons out there. The first 15-16 miles are downhill, but not too steep. The course runs through some small towns and then eventually into Logan. The aid stations are VERY well staffed and the finish line perks and entertainment were great. I would do it again for sure. | |
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Alexander from Provo, Utah
(7/23/2001)
"Fast course" (General Comments)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I ran it twice, was 3rd in 1999 and second in 2000. Consider it equivalent to a flat sea-level course. 2000 gave unusual suprise - heavy snow for 24 miles, so the times were slow. Other than the absence of prize money, which has been corrected in 2001 and I believe will be in it from now on, everything is perfect, as far as I am concerned. | |
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A Runner from Utah, USA
(12/7/2000)
 "Fast & beautiful." (about: 2000)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 This was my first marathon, run with friends from the RW forums. Prior to the taper I had run the last 21 miles of the course as my last LSD to get a feel for it. I was hoping for as beautiful a day come race day as it was on Labor Day weekend. Unfortunatly, this was not to be. Cold when I arrived at the park to catch the bus to the starting line. It starts at an elk preserve called Hardware Ranch up Blacksmith Fork Canyon near Logan, Utah. (abt. 5600' elev. dropping to 4500') We began to see snow falling as we rode the bus to the starting line. It would continue to snow lightly for most of the race. For me, that was 18-20 miles, for the man who crossed the finish line first? 26.2. The first 13-15 miles are in the canyon and no one is allowed up until the last runner leaves the canyon. And most of the first 18 are downhill, all the uphill sections are in the last 8 miles. However, they are not too bad. The course winds thru 4 or 5 small towns before finishing at Merlin Olsen Park in Logan. The only reason I rate spectators a 3 is that because of the weather, there weren't very many. But those that braved the elements with us were VERY enthusiastic. More in the last mile. All were very supportive. Water stations were well manned as were first aid stations. This race had just under 2000 registered runners this year. (2nd year) Only about 1200 finished. I believe a lot of people stayed at home that would have done it because of the weather. Normally, September in Utah is perfect running weather. Not too hot, not too cold. I would have liked to see larger bags for clothing. Traffic was handled well I thought, especially since organizers had to coordinate & work with multiple law enforcement agencies. Fairly fast race. The men's overall winner finished in 2:36, which given the conditions was about 30 minutes off his PR, from what I understand. Every mile there was 1 porta potty. I thought that they could have had 2 every mile and been in even better shape. Entry fees are reasonable. I know of people who came from as far away as New Hampshire & Jacksonville, FL to do this. |
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