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WhistleStop Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.1 
Organization 4.7 
Spectators 3.7
Number of comments: 77 [displaying comments 41 to 51]
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P. A. from Middleton, Wisconsin
(10/12/2008)
 "Beautiful Fall Marathon" (about: 2008)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 WhistleStop Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is an awesome setting for a marathon and a very fast course. The fall colors were beautiful and the weather was perfect. This is an extremely well-run, small marathon - one of the best. Finisher's jackets were awesome, and the finisher's medals were nice. Small, but enthusiastic crowds; well-placed and well-manned aid stations. Plenty of fuel and hydration along the route, and a lot of after-race food and activities. Ashland, Wisconsin is a long way from anywhere, but well worth the trip. | |
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Ken Teune from Ketchikan, Alaska
(3/7/2008)
"One of the top 10 experiences of my life." (about: 2007)
1 previous marathon
| 1 WhistleStop Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first marathon, and if they are all like this, I'm going to be an addict! It wasn't too crowded, there was plenty of camaraderie on the trail, the scenery is beautiful and the temp. was perfect for an Alaskan (52 degree avg.). I'll be back next year and have some other marathons to compare it to. The only thing I would change is to make sure the announcer at the end of the race needs to remember that "AK" does not stand for Arkansas. :) | |
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J. B. from St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
(10/16/2007)
"Small-Town Marathons Kick Arse." (about: 2007)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 WhistleStop Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I normally don't write comments on races, good or bad. But being my 4th marathon (Grandmas (1), Twin Cities (2)), I absolutely loved the small-town feel. It was soooo nice not having to fight my way through the first 2+ miles. The course was flat to downhill, which worked in my favor for a PR, by 19 minutes. However, one bit of advice to those thinking about running this race. Do at least one long run on a softer surface, with a downhill grade if possible. My quads were killing me by the end. Looking forward to returning next year, and keeping my race selection in the future to smaller races. | |
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M. Z. from Dundas MN
(10/16/2007)
"As good as it gets!!!" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 WhistleStop Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This marathon exceeded my expectations from start to finish. From the packet pick-up to the Pasta feed to the shuttle transportation to the course and spectators and the great finishers jacket. I could never tire of the scenery. Being from a small western Wisconsin town myself it brought me great joy to see the atmosphere lives on. Well done. I worry you will outgrow Ashland. | |
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K. T. from Royal Oak, Michigan
(10/15/2007)
 "First-time, small-town marathon" (about: 2007)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 WhistleStop Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I wasn't sure what to expect in a small-town marathon, but what I got has kept a smile on my face. Great course, people in town are very friendly, and the beer was great. Not running on pavement, and running past trees instead of buildings was a welcome change. The weather could not have been any better. One of my new favorites. | |
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M. N. from Milwaukee, WI
(10/15/2007)
"Course was in rough shape." (about: 2007)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 WhistleStop Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I had read many comments about how this was a great PR or BQ course. I did not think that the course was at all fast (even though I did PR). The surface for the first half was more soft sand/dirt rather than crushed rock. The soft surface was nice for the joints, but it was not fast to run on. Also, there were numerous tire ruts in the dirt, which the runners had to be really careful of. The scenery was pretty, but it did get repetitive over 26.2 miles. Spectators were few and far between, but those that came out were very vocal and supportive. The race was extremely well organized, and the finisher jackets were great. Shower availability at the finish was much appreciated. | |
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Scott Gauger from Stillwater, MN
(10/14/2007)
 "Great Course!" (about: 2007)
3 previous marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 What a great change of pace! After several road races, it was great to get "off-road" and get away from the traffic. Mother Nature cooperated with colors and perfect temps. The race organizers did a GREAT job. Just have the beer guys give us races a free beer or two (it is really good beer), and we don't have our wallets when we finish. | |
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A. e. from Lake City, MN
(10/14/2007)
"awesome" (about: 2007)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 What a beautiful course, great weather, and great community support! Loved the two little boys that were on the course cheering with high-fives!!! (I ran the 1/2 marathon.) | |
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E. B. from Minneapolis, MN
(10/13/2007)
"Excellent Experience" (about: 2007)
1 previous marathon
| 1 WhistleStop Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 Overall great experience - I will be doing this again. This was my first half-marathon and I loved it. The limestone is wonderful to run on and the course is beautiful. The race is organized very well and I like the food at the water stops. Spectators are VERY thin along the course so don't expect too many cheers along the way. I ran it with two other people and I think it would have been a tough mental race had it not been for them. Also be sure to bundle up on your way to the starting line because it's cold!! | |
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M. S. from Hopkins, MN
(10/13/2007)
"Great fun" (about: 2007)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 WhistleStop Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was a great race. About 800 marathoners running down an old railroad right of way, now covered with fine gravel. The fall colors were beautiful. The aid stations were plentiful and well run. The organization was superb. I gave it 5 stars for spectators not because there were a lot, which there weren't, but because my support crew could easily get to the aid stations to cheer me on. The main road is close to the railroad trail, making for easy access. It was great fun. Thanks, WhistleStop. |
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