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May 19, 2024

Adirondack Marathon Runner Comments

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Course 4.8

Organization 4.9

Spectators 4.4

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D. S. from New England (6/18/2008) "Tough course; well-run event" (about: 2007) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Adirondack Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 First half of the course is tough, and you'll pay for your fast pace on the long inclines coming back. Great vacation marathon.
S. M. from Québec, Canada (2/8/2008) "Perfect race" (about: 2007) 3 previous marathons \| 2 Adirondack Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I run the half-marathon with a stroller, with Anabelle (8 months) sleeping in it. I love this small city, the ambiance and the location. This is now part of our family annual trips to the Adirondacks. Try it!
Keri Rabideau from Williamsville, New York (9/23/2007) "The walkers were not forgotten!!!" (about: 2007) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Adirondack Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 About seven months ago my mom, my aunt and I decided to train to walk a marathon. We instantly fell in love with this marathon from reading these testimonials (understanding that the hills were a killer). Entering into this marathon as walkers, we were not sure how it would be. Much to our surprise we had an official start (2 hours before the rest) we had cyclists escorting us around the course and pointing us in the right direction. The water stations do not open up until the start of the marathon, so we did miss out on some of those during the first 2.5 hours of the course. We managed to make it the start of the half marathon before they took off. It was amazing!!! They all parted way and cheered for the three of us as we walked past them. TALK ABOUT A MOMENT IN TIME THAT YOU WILL NEVER FORGET. We met four fantastic people at the spaghetti dinner and some fellow walkers and runners during the race, and we got to know pre- and post-marathon volunteers. We had the time of our lives and our race time was much faster then we had thought it would be. Never were we made to feel like we had only "walked" the marathon. We can't wait until next year!!
John Zeleznikow from Melbourne, Australia (9/21/2007) "Superbly organized" (about: 2007) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Adirondack Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 A beautiful but hilly course. Superbly organized, especially for the slow coaches like me. A great after-race meal, and there was plenty of food for the late finishers. It was worth coming from Australia!!!
Newton Baker from Montpelier,Vermont (9/20/2007) "A breath of fresh air, trees, woods, hills and lak" (about: 2007) 50+ previous marathons \| 2 Adirondack Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The hills may not take you to grandmother's house, but they will pass through gorgeous outdoor scenery as you climb the mountain up, up, down, up, and down and then roll out along the flats around the lake, with sun, shadows and colored fluttering leaves. Great enthusiasm from scattered spectators who surprise me calling out my name. The last half has a couple long gentle hills to keep you under control toward the finish with a sudden entry into the heart of the village and a nice crowd for the finish. Everything already said about support, food, etc., I second. When you enter this, know what you're getting into with the hills and run accordingly. There seems to be magic in this special place and it is one of my 5 top favorites from 30 or so courses and my 120th marathon.
B. G. from Daytona Beach Florida (9/20/2007) "Beautiful course & great volunteer support" (about: 2007) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Adirondack Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 It was a pleasure to run this. The hills were a challenge but the course was really scenic. The weather was perfect....
A. B. from Saratoga Springs (9/18/2007) "Best half marathon to run" (about: 2007) 2 previous marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The whole experience of running a race was done in a superb job by the organizers of this event. The mile markers, water stations and all the volunteers were great. The course itself is absolutely beautiful, and running with very friendly and encouraging runners cannot be beat. The lake was perfect to take a swim in after the race. Look forward to next year.
Tony Rossmann from Oakland,California, USA (9/17/2007) "A superb race; ranks with Napa Valley Marathon" (about: 2007) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Adirondack Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I came out from Oakland, Cal. to run this race, which I have waited to do for ten years. My finishing time and age bespeak my doctor's advice that I have limited races left, so I need to choose well. I am so grateful that I lasted long enough to make this choice, for the scenery, the beautiful closed course, the great community spirit, and the camaraderie of north country runners.
Rob Wells from Crownsville, Md. (9/17/2007) "Fabulous run" (about: 2007) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Adirondack Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I ran the Adirondack Marathon yesterday - it was probably the toughest course I've run (tougher than Boston and Grandfather Mountain Marathon) but it was a terrific experience. The locals are very friendly and the town embraces the run. Even in the deep woods, there's a high school band and neighbors cheering you by name (they have marathon programs, and call out your name after looking at your bib number). Excellent food at the end and a beautiful town beach park to enjoy the afternoon. This is a first-class run in all respects. Just train hard and prepare for a very tough final 7 miles up Route 9. Those rolling hills are killers.
B. S. from Atlanta, GA (9/17/2007) "Wonderful First Marathon!" (about: 2007) First Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Beautiful scenery, challenging course, enthusiastic volunteers and spectators, entertainment along the way, and strong post-race support and activities. I was one of the slower ones, but managed to finish a few minutes faster than my goal. :-) The course is somewhat hilly, especially at miles 4-6, but also some long, low, rolling hills in the last six miles. Thank goodness I train on hills, but I wish I had walked some on the early hills. I underestimated how difficult those last "little" hills would be. Entertainment included rock bands, bagpipes, drummers and too many cowbells to count. The water stops were spaced exactly as described, contained everything as advertised, and it seemed the volunteers outnumbered the runners. Volunteer ambulance corps abounded, and I'm sure that if I had so much as stumbled, an EMT would have swooped in to help. Be ready for the wind near Mile 13 as you emerge from the protected forested hills and reach the lake. After the finish, a ten-minute soak in the lake soothed tired legs and a visit to the massage tent helped even more. Lots of food at the finish: bagels, fruit, yogurt, PowerBars. Also a great place for your family to wait. Nice recreational area gave my sister and her dog plenty to amuse themselves with while they waited for me.

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