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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 21 to 31]
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D. E. from Denver, CO
(10/10/2013)
 "Best race organization I've seen" (about: 2013)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Lakefront Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I've run Twin Cities three times, so chose Lakefront for something new. Wow! The organization of this event is second-to-none. The expo was a single day and it was easy to park, get my stuff and check out the course maps. Volunteers were plentiful, knowledgable and super friendly. Being able to sit in the Grafton HS pre-race was excellent and the start area was great. The course has spectators spread out and is nice and pastoral in the early miles, despite some light rolling hills. If I would change anything, I would ask that the race offer bottled water at each stop. The first two water stations had tap water and the metallic taste didn't sit well with my stomach. However, I can't complain about much else because this race is really top notch and a lot of fun. I'll definitely be back! | |
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T. B. from Fort Myers, FL
(10/8/2013)
 "Good PR course" (about: 2013)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Lakefront Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 MKE is a good course for PR. Weather agreed in 2013. By 300 yards off start you have plenty of room. And most runners are smart (no walking in front of you at water stops, etc.). Price is good, and start area in HS is nice touch. Cons include a weak expo, no goodies, horrible shirt, oddly spaced aid stations and minimal fan support. Pace leader for 3:25 was not running at a smooth pace, then I passed him on Lakeshore as he was walking. wtf? Pros include flat course, great volunteers, great finish area and open field. Most I talked to PRd. | |
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D. R. from Cincinnati, OH
(10/7/2013)
"Great small marathon - recommend hightly!" (about: 2013)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Lakefront Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This is a wonderful small marathon. Good: 1) transportation to expo, start and finish provided 2) hotels convenient to the lakefront 3) very organized expo 4) wonderful to wait at the school...walked out 15 minutes before the marathon...very convenient 5) beautiful course...nice neighborhoods and lakefront 6) very friendly volunteers 7) aid stations were well stocked with Gatorade that was not watered down! 8) the end of the race was very nice at the park 9) changing tents were great to get out of wet clothing 10) very easy course Not so good: 1) there were areas that were coned off that made it very narrow for the runners...this was not much of the course but enough to be noticeable All and all, a great race that I recommend highly! | |
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T. F. from Davenport, Iowa
(2/13/2013)
"Very Flat and well organized." (about: 2012)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Lakefront Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I was very pleased with my finish time, probably the best time in my last seven marathons, so I may be a little biased. It's a very flat point to point course. They bus you out to the start line and you wait in a heated school building with real restrooms until about 10 minutes before the start. My 3:35 pace runner was great and the finish medal is the largest one I ever got in 37 marathons. I actually prefer this Marathon over the Chicago Marathon that takes place at about the same time of year because you get to wait in a heated school building at the start. | |
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D. S. from Dayton OH
(11/2/2012)
"This Is How You Do It" (about: 2012)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Lakefront Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 Race #2 of a double marathon weekend so I didn't expect to get much out of my legs. I was pleasantly surprised. I really enjoyed myself and just went with the flow. Running relaxed allowed me to pull in a runner who was struggling from the 30K mark. It was good to share the day. THE GOOD: Great point to point course. Very pretty neighborhoods and the open countryside early in the race allowed some amused wildlife (deer) to watch the race. Aid stations were well run and well spaced. Buses to the start line were well run and timely. The high school was a warm comfortable place to stretch out and relax prior to the start. The finisher medal was large and looks really good (much better than Chicago). THE BAD: The weather...I never did find the tailwind they told us about at the start area. The uphill walk to get to the parking lot buses was a struggle. The expo was kind of small for a race this size. In all seriousness, if this is what was bad, then this race is pretty damn good. THE UGLY: There were several spots that are just too narrow. I understand traffic has to move but in some places, you were reduced to single file and if you wanted to pass someone, you had to go outside the cone lane. I highly recommend this race as a better alternative to Chicago. The organization and the flat to downhill course make this a hidden gem that is overshadowed by the overpriced effort in the windy city. | |
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N. M. from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
(10/10/2012)
"This was my 1st and 10th Marathon" (about: 2012)
6-10 previous marathons
| 2 Lakefront Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This race is really well organized, the bus ride to the start is efficient and on time, the school at the start keeps people warm and provides a great social atmosphere. I ran the race as my 1st marathon in 2007 and went back in 2012 for my 10th marathon. It has only gotten better! This is one race where the volunteers guarantee you won't go off course and know where you will be turning well in advance. Water stations are well run! Flat and fast is true of this race, unlike some races out there this one is legit! Fan support is at all the right places. It's not Boston or Chicago so don't expect the streets to be lined. Enjoy the scenery and the open country, even the odd deer along the route. I will be back again, no question about it. Keep up the good work. | |
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C. E. from Southeastern Wisconsin
(10/9/2012)
"Wonderful race highly recommended!" (about: 2012)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Lakefront Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 A wonderful race. The country-to-city course with occasional views of Lake Michigan is both bucolic and serene - and fast! Volunteers were numerous and excellent; I was particularly grateful to be allowed to wait in the back of the food tent for over an hour while waiting on my wife to finish, helping me to avoid shivering in the wind. Very well organized overall. The finishers' medals (very large!) and long-sleeved tech shirts (no ads!) were both nicely-designed. Looking forward to 2013's race! | |
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W. H. from Wisconsin
(10/9/2012)
 "Best first marathon ever!" (about: 2012)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I grew up in Milwaukee and when I decided to train for my first marathon, I wanted the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon to be my first! It was a very well organized race. The smaller number of runners gives it a much more personal feel. The course was nice, scenic, with very small uphills. I must admit I have never been happier to see the corner of Lake Drive and Lincoln Memorial Drive. (I also didn't realize how far Veteran's Park Lagoon is from that corner!) The best part was receiving my finisher medal with a huge hug, smile and words of encouragement from Kris Hinrichs. | |
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Tim Pearson from Canada
(10/8/2012)
"Fantastic Race" (about: 2012)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Lakefront Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Milwaukee's Lakefront Marathon was my tenth marathon, and it's one of my favourites for 3 simple reasons. The course is fast and scenic. The organization of this event is spectacular. The volunteers are efficient, knowlegable and enthusiastic. It's such a great race for an awesome price. Added bonus points: huge, shiny, medal; great race tee; free massage post race; free and delicious beer; nice swag bag; linear course with fun bus ride to start; great weather; beautiful and safe city; lots of portajohns; good post race food; positioning of timing mats and delivery of results was great. This is a fantastic race. The fans were sparse, but well-grouped for lots of energy. Great job. I hope the new director next year will be able to maintain the incredible energy and organization of this event. Well done, Milwaukee! | |
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Susie Swenson from Stoughton, WI
(10/8/2012)
"Very organized race; great spectators, fast&scenic" (about: 2012)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Lakefront Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Great race. This was my second marathon. It was a great experience thanks to all the volunteers and spectators! Beautiful course; nice and flat and very scenic. I would recommend this course to anyone. The pacer I ran with was absolutely fantastic! She helped keep me on time and helped me meet my goal! |
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