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North Central Trail Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.4 
Organization 4.3 
Spectators 3.3
Number of comments: 128 [displaying comments 121 to 126]
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A Runner from Columbia, MD
(11/25/2001)
 "This Beginner Loved It!" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was my first marathon and I couldn't have asked for a better start! The North Central Trail may not be gigantic, but it was really well organized and the volunteers were super friendly and fun! The course was gentle and the wooded scenery was beautiful. There was a slight incline during the first half, but then you get to turn around and run at a slight decline for the last half. It lightly rained, but since it was warm for November (50F+) it worked out very well. FYI- There wasn't a ton of fans throughout the race (except the beginning and end) and the last 6 miles were very quiet, but if you're used to running alone you might find this easier to concentrate, and more enjoyable. All in all, I found The North Central Trail Marathon to be a most excellent race! | |
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A Runner from Washington, DC
(11/25/2001)
 "Good Small Race" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 I ran this race after running Marathon In The Parks and other than the lack of chip timing, I don't have a real complaint. Gatorade and water were plentiful, volunteers took care of traffic and buses got you to and from the line in time. I may have missed if there was food on the course, I don't remember. The old train line you run on is strait and flat, beware as there is a turn around point so for a mile or so you have runners coming the other way which can be disturbing. | |
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A runner from Columbia, MD from Columbia, MD
(12/5/2000)
 "A great low key marathon" (about: 2000)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 I ran this marathon in 2000 and really enjoyed the break from the mega-crowded events. The course is isolated but winds through a beautiful state park. I thought I'd be bored but that was no problem. The trail surface is dirt/loose rocks which is easier on your legs but my feet were very sore by mile 23. There were plenty of water stops and volunteer support. There is little crowd support, but spectators can see the runners at several points. | |
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A Runner from Virginia
(10/16/2000)
"Great run, but boring finish" (about: 1999)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 I really enjoyed this run last year (1999) and I will run it again this year. It's a beautiful course and a soft track (easy on the legs). My only complaint is that most people will be running virtually alone the last 6 miles. There is little if no crowd support and, by the end, the 400 runners are very spread out. It might also get muddy if there were rain. All of that aside, the beautiful trail run and small-town feel of the race make it a wonderful contrast to the big, monster marathons that are often over-crowded and without personality. | |
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A Runner from Baltimore, MD
(8/7/2000)
 "Fairly easy, but at times boring, course" (about: 1999)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 I ran this race in 1999 on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The out-and-back course is slightly uphill out, and slightly downhill coming back. It's on an old converted rail line that follows the Falls River (heading south towards Baltimore). With no fall foliage left on the trees, it got to be a pretty boring run after 20 miles. Had this race been run a month earlier, it would've been spectacular. Also, not nearly enough rest rooms at the race start! | |
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A Runner from Richmond, Va
(7/3/2000)
"A nice level trail race, although out and back." (General Comments)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 I enjoy this race, although the starting line has been moved, and is not as scenic. The course is level, historic, and beautiful. The race parallels a stream, deer can be seen, and you might share the course with bikers, horses, and other runners, all of whom move out of the way for racers. |
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