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Towpath Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.7 
Organization 4.2 
Spectators 3.5
Number of comments: 201 [displaying comments 21 to 31]
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A. U. from Cleveland
(10/17/2010)
 "Beautiful course; perfect for first-timers" (about: 2010)
First Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 The Towpath Marathon was perfect for first-timers like myself. It's flat with a mostly crushed limestone surface... easy on the joints. The volunteers were very supportive and friendly, and the event was well organized. My only complaints were the lack of clocks on the course (just at the finish line), that the beer was gone by the time I finished (just over 4 hours), and that we did not get the advertised "tech" shirt. I agree that the lack of spectator spots hurts your stamina, but that is just part of the course. The finish line was also a bit short. Lastly, kudos to the organizers for getting off three events at the same time on such a small track! | |
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Pamela Lightner from Copley, Ohio
(10/17/2010)
 "Seriously consider this for your first marathon" (about: 2010)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Towpath Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first marathon ever. I am 59 years-old and wondered if I could even finish. I am so glad I picked this as the one since the trail was flat, very scenic, and extremely well-equipped with everything that I needed along the way. I am not competitive, so enjoying myself during the challenge was the top priority. I cannot say enough "good" about this marathon. Everything about it was top quality!!!! | |
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W. W. from Cleveland
(10/17/2010)
 "Great, small, uncrowded race" (about: 2010)
6-10 previous marathons
| 2 Towpath Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Very good, tranquil, end-of-the-year marathon without crowded roadways. Although the heat got the best of me (no PR compared to the previous year), I still am glad to have run it. Biggest need: REAL FOOD after the race. I was hypoglycemic at the end, and pasta, steak or chicken would have been great EVEN if I have to pay. I am sure some restaurant owner in the town could set up a big grill and then the popcorn would have seem great as dessert. Looking forward to the next year. Well done. | |
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M. S. from Beverly Hills, MI
(10/15/2010)
 "Flat, fast, easy on the body run - not much else." (about: 2010)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Towpath Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 If you want to run a fast marathon - and are not looking for the glamour or excitement of a "city" marathon - the Towpath is for you. This was a PR marathon for me and I loved the course - but it was all business. Arrive for the race, warm-up, run the trail, have a beer at the end, and go home. No excitement, no bands, no entertainment, no big crowds - the trappings of the big-city marathons. All in all, a very satisfying for the pure running. | |
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N. N. from Ann Arbor
(10/15/2010)
"Best scenery and one of the most organized" (about: 2010)
4-5 previous marathons
| 2 Towpath Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 The reason I gave the race a 4 out of 5 is that the start of the race is congested due to the fact that you start out of a narrow parking lot. We were at a slow jog for a good 5 minutes. My other problem was that I had ordered a small shirt but they had given the smalls away by the time I picked my packet up; so order more shirts or make sure that the people who ordered in advance get the shirt they signed up for. Other than that, this was, hands down, the race had the best course and best post-race fun! | |
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V. M. from Sagamore Hills, OH
(10/15/2010)
"Bucket list entry, and I'll do it again and again" (about: 2010)
6-10 previous marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Wonderful race in the Cuyahoga River National Park, a national treasure, at the peak of the fall leaf colors. Somehow a marathon, half-marathon (I ran the half but I know the whole length well), and 10K intertwined on the narrow Towpath without casualties, a phenomenal organization effort and clockwork planning. The organizers found parking spaces for thousands in the nearby ski slopes. Be prepared for some walking to the starting lines and arrive early. I've been a local for a year but was still somewhat confused in finding my way from the parking lot to the start. Great choice of finish line at the Boston Store Nat'l Park station. It must be understood that the area is one of the most scenic in the USA, but there are space limitations. Surely there will be more instructions and directions next year because this race is becoming nationally popular, and it well should be. Can't wait to run it again, and many thanks to the National Park Service for allowing it! | |
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K. H. from USA, Ohio
(10/15/2010)
"All in all, I loved it!" (about: 2010)
1 previous marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 Parking was not so great and there were no garbage cans! Seriously, folks! Put a few garbage cans out at the two starting points. I had to carry my trash for 20 minutes. This being said, the rest was great! The people, location, registration, course provisions for runners, etc., was all really good!! | |
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B. B. from Pittsburgh Pa.
(10/15/2010)
"Pleasant Race" (about: 2010)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Towpath Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 Basically two long out-and-backs along a pretty, flat trail, which is very narrow and congested for the first 2-3 miles. Plenty of aid stations with water, Hammer Gel, and, unfortunately, HEED. I like the signs alerting runners to upcoming toilets and aid stations. Nothing to complain about, but I realize that I like more variety regarding scenery and topography. Not great food post-race, but it was also inexpensive. Medal was fine and the shirt is great. A nice, quiet race. | |
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D. K. from Union, Kentucky
(10/12/2010)
"Very Scenic Course - Viva La Towpath" (about: 2010)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Towpath Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 This was my first time running the Towpath Marathon. The crushed limestone surface was a welcome change from the typical asphalt and concrete I typically run on. The wood bridges and tunnels (early in the race) were interesting as well. The spectators were few and far between - however, that has to do with the way the course is laid out. The aid stations were adequately stocked and appropriately placed and the signs indicating "aid station ahead" were very much appreciated. The large gravel (rocks) at 23 or 24 miles into the course was not the best running surface, but I trudged through it without twisting an ankle. The finish line area needs to be expanded as I felt cramped after just running 26.2 miles in under 3 hours and 33 minutes. | |
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Marc Moribella from Buffalo, New York
(10/11/2010)
"Well organized event." (about: 2010)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Towpath Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is a very enjoyable course - flat, but with nice scenery. The organization was flawless; I didn't have or hear any complaints. Aid stations were never far apart. Every mile was marked. No worries at all. The volunteers and staff were wonderful. I had a great time at the Towpath Marathon. |
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