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Wineglass Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.4 
Organization 4.3 
Spectators 3.6
Number of comments: 210 [displaying comments 171 to 181]
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P. Z. from Albuquerque
(10/17/2004)
 "A Magnificent Marathon Experience" (about: 2004)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Wineglass Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Just when I thought this would be my last marathon, the Wineglass Marathon made me realize what running is all about. Coming from the desert Southwest to the autumn foliage of New York, I was in total awe of the beauty of this part of the country. Every aspect of the marathon was exceptional. The expo was small, the pasta party generous and friendly, the marathon course extremely well organized, beautiful, and the weather exceptional. The post-race was a marathoner's feast, and the hospitality given to the marathoners at the YMCA was a perfect end to great running experience. The Wineglass Marathon was by far my best marathon experience. My time wasn't a personal best, but the course captivated me like no other marathon. I was brought back to my senses running past the manure farm around mile marker 20, but after that foul stench, the beauty of the course once again took hold. I've never run the same marathon twice, but I would recommend it to anyone wanting to experience a small, scenic, and well organized race. | |
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G. N. from Columbus, Ohio
(10/13/2004)
"Ranked as one of the best small marathons" (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Wineglass Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 The Wineglass Marathon lived up to its reputation as one of the top US marathons. I picked this marathon over the NY Marathon for this very reason. Small, well organized, flat course as published and very scenic. The water stops every mile for the last 6 miles were a plus. This was my 27th state - one of the best overall marathon experiences thus far! | |
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S. F. from Monroe, Georgia
(10/12/2004)
"Wonderful course and terrific people" (about: 2004)
3 previous marathons
| 2 Wineglass Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 This was my second Wineglass Marathon. I can not imagine ever becoming tired of this course. The scenery in October is wonderful. The course was well marked, a big improvement from the last time I ran it in 2001. As usual, the crowd was sparse but friendly and the volunteers were terrific. This has got to be one of the best kept secrets in marathons. With a flat course winding through beautiful fall foliage down country roads you feel like you could run forever, or at least 26.2 miles. A keeper!!! | |
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J. C. from NEWPORT KY. 41071
(10/7/2004)
 "VERY WELL ORGANIZED" (about: 2004)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Wineglass Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 The weather was perfect and the support was great. Always and a+ for the volunteers. My IT band gave me a lot of trouble, so I was slow to finish. The course was very well marked and the volunteers were great. I will be back. | |
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C. K. from Burdett, New York
(10/7/2004)
 "GREAT DAY FOR A RUN!" (about: 2004)
4-5 previous marathons
| 3 Wineglass Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 I had a great time this year running the marathon, this was my 3rd year in a row and I feel that this was the most enjoyable and the weather was perfect. I look forward to next year and hope to continue improving my time!! Thanks to all that helped to make this marathon a success! | |
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Walter Batchelor from OSWEGO, NY
(10/4/2004)
 "GREAT support - rural scenery" (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Wineglass Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 This year the support was great (must have improved from other year's comments). I was the LAST of the marathoners from mile 1 to 23 and found every turn WELL MARKED. There were CONES everywhere marking the route as well (and keeping traffic alerted). The aid stations were ALL staffed when I arrived (with the CHASE CAR). All the road crossings were also manned. I was going at the race time limit pace of 6 hours. Plenty of bagels, oranges, bananas, pizza, hot dogs, etc. left! GREAT shirt + glass medal. PORT-A-POTTIES - plenty at the start - none on the way!! SOUP - forgot to look if there was any left. | |
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R. F. from Cleveland, Ohio
(10/4/2004)
"Well-organized, fast and flat course" (about: 2004)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Wineglass Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This is the fastest course I've run yet, and would highly recommend the Wineglass Marathon for anyone in need of a PR. I ran this as a training run, and set my own PR without really even trying. The course has only three inclines worthy of mention, and no significant steep declines to mash your quads. Phillips Lighting is a gracious host at the start, opening their building to the runners in the morning chill. Corning Glass extends the area's good will, enthusiastically receiving the finishers at the plaza by their Corning Museum of Glass. I didn't try the chicken soup - a plain bagel is my post-race preference - but it smelled pretty damn good. The course mileage might have been marked better, as my pack of five cohorts missed several mile markers. The course itself was well-marked, with little chance of 'getting lost.' A final fine touch was the YMCA's hospitality. Located just a short walk (even by post-marathon standards - maybe 200 meters!) from the finish, the Y offered its facilities for post-race showers. Beats the common runner's dilemma - to rush back to the hotel before 1:00, or get rooked $35 for late checkout? The Wineglass Marathon was a pleasant experience from start to end, and I would recommend it to a first-timer looking for a tame course or any veteran in search of that elusive PR. | |
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R. B. from Cortland, NY
(10/4/2004)
"An interesting course that was well marked." (about: 2004)
2 previous marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was my second marathon (1st was Chicago). Although the course had few spectators, the ones that were there were a lot of fun. The course had a few hills early, but you are rewarded with a mostly flat finish. I found that with fewer runners I could stay on pace, unlike Chicago were I had to weave around runners for the first 10 miles. | |
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J. M. from Darien, New York
(6/17/2004)
"Great autumn weather and fabulous scenery" (about: 2000)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Wineglass Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 Wineglass was solid. Organized. Shipped runners effectively. Frosty at the start, the temperature slowly warmed during the run. The Southern Tier scenery compares favorably with any surroundings in the nation. Spectator turnout was light in most areas. The residents of Campbell lined the streets. | |
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j. q. from Rochester
(5/6/2004)
"Nice, flat course but..." (about: 2003)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Wineglass Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 4 I liked the first 18 or so miles but thereafter it was like fending for yourself to find the course, especially in Painted Post and in that blasted park (if you were alone you didnt know where to go). I had to stop 2 cars to ask where I was supposed to go. In fact, I went ran the wrong way in the park and had to double back, and this is in the last 4 miles!!!What a disappointment that was. I probably lost 15 minutes on all that nonsense, which I did not need. Also, no food or port-o-potties at the end. |
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