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Adirondack Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.8 
Organization 4.9 
Spectators 4.4
Number of comments: 160 [displaying comments 51 to 61]
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J. M. from Saratoga Springs, NY
(9/24/2012)
 "No words to describe it!!!" (about: 2012)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Adirondack Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I have run the half 3 times and completed the full marathon this year. It was a beautiful day, a perfect journey and I can not wait to do it again. Thank you Schroon Lake for putting on the best race I have ever been in and it gets better every year. | |
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B. G. from Fairfield County, CT
(9/24/2012)
 "Almost Perfect" (about: 2012)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Adirondack Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This may be the best 'under the radar screen' marathon on the east coast. I have run an lot of marathons and this one has the important things covered and attitude to make it a real treat. Small town personality because, it is a small town. The vols. were great, friendly and helpful. The spectators were few but mighty. They made each runner fell great as you passed and this was true from beginning to end. The course is, as advertised, quite hilly and wears out the legs for an event so early in the fall season. But, most of the course is wonderful. Back country roads, farmland and then opens out to Schroon Lake. The one negative is the final 6 miles are dull and seem mostly uphill. You are running on the side of Rt. 9 which is a real letdown after the near perfect first 20. But, this a special event that should go on the list of every marathon lover. | |
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Sam Louie from Valdosta GA
(9/24/2012)
"Would love to come back and sub 4 this course" (about: 2012)
11-50 previous marathons
| 2 Adirondack Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Ran this beautiful course in 2011 + 2012. I can from Moody AFB/Valdosta GA. The first time I under estimated the hills the second time I took it easy on the first half and shaved over 30 minutes (4:05). I can see this being a huge event and being the next 'largest small marathon' right there with Napa CA. Pros best pre-pasta dinner in the 40 marathons I've ran, great parking, easy to reach starting line, free 10 min masssage at the finish, lake to chill the legs, hot showers, finisher are food, view and water stops were the best. Cons...I'm still thinking | |
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L. S. from Vermont
(10/14/2011)
"My Favorite Marathon" (about: 2011)
11-50 previous marathons
| 6+ Adirondack Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 So far, of all the marathons I've run, this one is my favorite. The whole town supports this event and welcomes everyone - something I find is rare. The course is beautiful; I particularly love the first half with the back roads. It is a great family-friendy area and just all-around great event. | |
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P. T. from Princeton Junction, NJ
(10/1/2011)
"Beautiful, difficult course. Great organization." (about: 2011)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Adirondack Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was a difficult course, but worth every step. Lots of hills in the first half, through the woods north of the lake, and then a long steady down and back up with lake views for the second half of the course. Everything about the set up is well done. The volunteers on the course reflect the same welcoming attitude we got from everyone else in town. Really enjoyed the whole weekend. (All this, and they have Fig Newtons). | |
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N. P. from Valdosta, GA
(9/30/2011)
"Fantastic organization, beautiful course!" (about: 2011)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Adirondack Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Very impressed with the organization! The packet pick up was fast and easy; the volunteers were cheerful and helpful; the water stops every 2 miles until mile 20, and after that even more frequent! A free massage after the race was wonderful! Beautiful, scenic course around the lake. The day turned out to be quite warm and sunny, but the leafs on the trees already started to change colors to remind you that the Autumn is here. The first half of the marathon was a bit more challenging with rolling hills, but the second half was pretty flat. Overall: fantastic experience! | |
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K. O. from Columbia, MO
(9/27/2011)
"Tough, scenic course!" (about: 2011)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Adirondack Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 A tough, scenic run around a lake unmarred by industry. Though the first half has the steepest hills, the 2nd half is deceptively challenging with its long, gradual inclines. The race director has this event well-organized, and the whole town seems to be out volunteering and cheering. Drink and pit stops were about every 2 miles as promised, and refreshments and massages were plentiful at the end. Our medals have a cut-out of Schroon Lake, and instead of a shirt covered with ads we got a nicely designed windshirt with no ads. Bonuses: the $13 pre-race pasta dinner was well done, as was the post-race party which we were glad to have attended, though it was crowded with mostly volunteers since most runners had gone home. Thanks to the race director and all those who helped or cheered us on! | |
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E. K. from Rochester, NY
(9/26/2011)
"Great, friendly, small marathon" (about: 2011)
3 previous marathons
| 2 Adirondack Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was the second time I've run the ADK Marathon. I am amazed at the friendliness of the people as well as the fact that most of the village of Schroon Lake seems to get involved! The course is tough, with some steep hills (mile 4, miles 10-12) and some long hills from 18-25, so train on hills! The course now winds through the Word of Life Bible Institute and the students there were AWESOME - thanks so much!! The Japanese drumming at 3 places on the course was pretty cool. The only downfall is that there are relatively few spectators, but the ones out there were most encouraging! The first 13 miles through the woods, followed by 4 miles along Schroon Lake - MAGNIFICENT scenry! As tough as the course is, I will be back to run it again. P.S. Fantastic pasta dinner! | |
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S. S. from Saratoga, NY
(6/14/2011)
"Can't wait to run it again!" (about: 2010)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Adirondack Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 My first marathon experience was at the 2010 Adirondack Marathon and it was absolutely fantastic. The course is beautiful - there are some tough hills, but it's worth it. The race is exceptionally well organized and supported compared to every other run I have done. The spectators are encouraging and sweet, especially throughout the tough first half. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and I can't wait to run it again in 2011! | |
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T. C. from Medford, MA
(10/26/2010)
 "The Marathon That Wants You to Come Back" (about: 2009)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Adirondack Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 Everything the organizators and volunteers do for this marathon makes you want to come back. First, the pasta dinner is the nicest one I have experienced. We are talking linen tablecloths, waitstaff and good, generous food. (Ps. It is affordable too.) Next, the entire course is closed to traffic so you can feel completely safe on the roads. It is front-loaded with hills, so be prepared. My low point mentally was about mile 16 because the hills had beaten me up. But then it becomes flat with nice downhills toward the end. This all worked to give me a PR. The people at the water stops were wonderful and when we went to the post-race party, complete with a full meal, I had the opportunity to meet some of the volunteers who had helped me. (Hint, I am the runner who couldn't eat the Fig Newtons because they stick to my teeth.) Repeatedly people asked me if I would come back. My answer is I would love to!!! |
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