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Lakefront Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.4 
Organization 4.7 
Spectators 4.0
Number of comments: 172 [displaying comments 121 to 131]
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E. E. from salem, wisconsin
(10/24/2005)
 "A fine-tuned EVENT!!!" (about: 2005)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Lakefront Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my first MARATHON. I thought it was well planned, very organized, and great course. I could not have asked for a better experience.... A job WELL DONE!!! | |
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Brian Savoie from Ann Arbor, MI
(10/13/2005)
 "Best Smaller Marathon I ever did! Great Course" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Lakefront Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Course was great...pretty...nice roads...shade...not too many fans, but they made up for it with quality. This is my 8th marathon course and the 1st one I REALLY want to do again. Also can't beat the price | |
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A. M. from Chicago, IL
(10/9/2005)
"Well done! " (about: 2005)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Lakefront Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Outstanding organization and a very scenic course. I would strongly recommend the race to novice and experienced runners. The finish area and post-race 'prizes' were great - plenty of food and beer, of course. Beware, however, this is advertised as a 'fast' race. While that may be true, the hills - both down and up - and the headwind during the final three miles really challenge you! | |
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D. H. from Portland, Oregon
(10/7/2005)
"Outstanding Event" (about: 2005)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Lakefront Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 An excellent event in virtually all respects. Course is quite beautiful and mostly flat or downhill -- fast, except for a couple of minor ups in the first half. Not many spectators, and a small expo, but extremely well organized overall. Plenty of aid stations. Would highly recommend it for anyone seeking a modestly sized event that is VERY well done. | |
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A. J. from Dixon, Illinois
(10/6/2005)
"Overall the marathon was wonderful" (about: 2005)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Lakefront Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I loved the people who yelled your name as you ran by. Helped me carry on. Beautiful finish! Super support after you finish. One of the more enjoyable marathons. Thank You. | |
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B. P. from the Chicagoland area
(10/6/2005)
"Great for runners who don't care about festivities" (about: 2005)
11-50 previous marathons
| 4-5 Lakefront Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Any runner who is looking for a nice race should consider this one. It is very well organized and maintains manageable numbers. The course is nice, rural to start, then suburban, before finishing in Milwaukee. The first several miles contain many declines allowing people to 'put money in the bank' before the halfway mark. Runners are always less than 1/4 mile from Lake Michigan after the first few miles, which makes it scenic and keeps it a little cooler. I live in the Chicago area and have chosen to drive 75 miles to the north for the past 3 years to avoid the crowds of the Chicago Marathon. There aren't 40,000 runners, 500,000 spectators and all of the fanfare associated with larger races. There is a great race for runners who just want to run a well-run marathon on a pretty fall day. Congratulations to the Badgerland Striders on their 25th marathon. | |
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Peter Diamond from Janesville, WI
(10/5/2005)
"Had the time of my life!" (about: 2005)
2 previous marathons
| 2 Lakefront Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The Lakefront Marathon is really the BEST! Even though the temperature was a bit warm this year, the point-to-point course is blessed with great (if not substantial) spectators, wonderful course volunteers, and a fantastic course that is both scenic as well as fast. I ran a 7+-minute PR and bested my goal of 3 hours! The post-race festivities are at Veteran's Park on the lake, and there is plenty to see and do and lots of space to do it. As many people have said, if you are looking for the crowds and the amenities of a large race, then this isn't for you. But if you want a good time (race- and enjoyment-wise) and an early fall race works for you, this is a great choice for a marathon. If you wish to run next year, you will have to register early; they had a cap of 2,300 and filled it a month early this year. As for the relay runners, they are easy to spot because they have bibs on the front and back that they wear. This is an all-volunteer marathon, and they really do a wonderful job. Thanks again! | |
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C. T. from Peoria, IL
(10/3/2005)
"Best of six!" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Lakefront Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Technically superb course; you can run your race. Just enough supporting spectators to keep you motivated. The aid stations were very good and encouraging. I thought that the weather was good. Maybe I could have run better if it had been 10 degrees cooler, but the breeze from the lake was great. The expo was just right and the course session was concise and helpful. Buses to and from the hotels to the expo, start and finish were on time and necessary (parking is at a premium). I would recommend this course to any runner wanting to PR or make a Boston qualifying time. Most first-timers want more sizzle but you can't beat being able to start without the crush of the crowd or ease in getting to a bathroom! | |
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R. D. from Milwaukee WI
(10/3/2005)
 "This race is what good organization is about." (about: 2005)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Lakefront Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 For someone who's shooting for a PR/fast finish, this point-to-point course is a pleasant surprise: a gradual downgrade without too many turns. For the runners, the aid stations and volunteers are simply awesome. Having mile markers and clocks at EACH mile is a big plus. It helped me to stay on pace without looking at my watch! No shortage of porta-johns either. Since it runs mostly along country roads (with nice fall colors), there're very few places where spectators can gather and watch. If you need huge crowd support you'll have to sign up for the race 90 mins. south of here. All in all this is a great no-frill event. | |
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P. S. from Cedarburg, Wi
(10/3/2005)
"Great Marathon" (about: 2005)
4-5 previous marathons
| 2 Lakefront Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Nice, not overly crowded race. Fans were great, aid stations great. Volunteers were the best, extremely helpful and very courteous. Well done!! |
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