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Hartford Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.1 
Organization 4.3 
Spectators 3.9
Number of comments: 306 [displaying comments 291 to 301]
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A Runner from New York
(10/15/2002)
 "Rain and more rain" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 This was my first attempt in Hartford, number 13 overall. I enjoyed the course and will try again, hopefully next year. The rain really made the run a challenge just to try and finish. | |
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A Runner from Manchester, Connecticut
(10/14/2002)
 "Hartford Rocks!" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Wow, what a race. I chose to run my 'home course' after failing to finish another marathon six days prior. Knowing the course as well as I do paid huge dividends. The course is a nice easy 18 followed by a moderately hilly final 8. An 'honest' course, as a friend put it. I can't imagine standing out in that rain for 3 hours cheering, but the crowds who came did just that. And the volunteers were fabulous! (Just be careful of the mile 18 puddles if you must run in the rain...) | |
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A Runner from Billerica
(10/14/2002)
"Excellent in every way" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Having done 16 marathons, I rate this one super-high. Volunteers were so friendly, cheerful, and helpful under very rainy conditions. Very very well organized, with lots of water/sports drink stops, lots of porto-johns at start and along the route, planned music along the route, nice course (almost all flat), nice time of year, interesting things to look at while running. Good staging area for start and finish. Hartford is full of good restaurants, hotels, etc, and supportive spectators. Liberal awards structure, too. I'm SO glad I did this marathon! | |
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A Runner from Mashpee, MA
(10/14/2002)
 "Excellent Fall Marathon" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Course-this is a scenic and challenging course. Middle miles are somewhat rural, lots of fall foliage. Mile 20 puts you back near the start line before starting a 10K loop through residential area. That's where the tough hills start. This course will not give up many PRs because of the tough hills at the end. Organization-Perfect. I'm pretty picky and found absolutely nothing in the organization to complain about. The weather on race day was awful (raining throughout) but the aid stations were plentiful (I think about one a mile starting at mile 2) and they were always well stocked and well staffed. Spectators-The 4 stars I gave were actually based more on the spectators in 2001 when I ran the half. 2002 didn't have nearly as many spectators, but you can't expect the spectators to come stand in the rain for hours. They also have lots of bands lined up, I think they advertise 24 bands. I saw them in 2001 but not nearly so many in 2002. Another casualty of the weather. The paper reported only 2 of 24 bands showed because of weather. Overall, if you are looking for a PR, look elsewhere. If you are looking for a well organized, scenic race with good entertainment and spectator support, come to Hartford. And then hope for good weather. | |
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A Runner from New York
(11/1/2001)
"Thank You Hartford!!!" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I ran the hartford marathon a few weeks ago. There was great organization, it could not be run any better. Great fan support (my favorite sign was 'Pain is temporary. Pride is forever.') The course is a bit more hilly for the last 10K than I was expecting. They probably would have seemed smaller on a cooler day (it was almost 80 degrees by 11am). Overall, it was a great race. I recommend it and will run it again. | |
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A Runner from New Jersey
(10/22/2001)
"Excellent Race - Highly Recommended" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I have run this race twice and enjoyed it both times for many reasons: 1. Great post race meal with lots of food: meatless chili, potatoes, yogurt, bananas and bagels. 2. Plenty of free parking within a five minute walk from the start. 3. Race day packet pickup (I did not have to drive to Hartford one day earlier). 4. Nice T-shirt. 5. Well organized, helpful volunteers. 6. Nice finishers' medal. 7. Varied course: City, country, residential. 8. Showers available at finish. 9. Entry fee was a resonable price for the services provided. I really had no complaints and I am generally very fussy. I have now run 43 marathons and ultras and this is one of the best. I hope to return again to Hartford in 2002. | |
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A Runner from U.S.
(10/15/2001)
"Look no further than Hartford!" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 If you are looking to run a beautiful fall marathon, with an excellent volunteer and spectator base, look no further. Hartford is it. Generally level, with some challenging, but doable, hills and interesting turns. The course takes you through beautiful parts of the city and quickly into the country. The fall foliage is at its peak at this time of the year. You will not be disappointed. You will run past beautiful farms, and then some $5M homes. Simply exquisite. The volunteers running the show are second to none, showing tremendous hospitality. The spectators were simply awesome. The expo was nice, and I even got to meet Bill Rodgers, and talk to him for around 10 minutes. I (a ten + minute miler) and Bill (a running legend) chewing the fat about running. The pasta dinner the night before was excellent and you will want to take part in it to really feel like part of the marathon event. Don't skip it. Register, train, go and have a great time. You won't be disappointed. It also won't hurt if you have your love matching you stride by stride for 26.2 glorious miles. One for the books. In more ways than one. Look no further. | |
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A Runner from Fair Lawn, NJ
(10/15/2001)
"Overall, a great first-time experience" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Course is not as scenic as the Website would imply, but it is tree-lined for the majority. Great bands, pre- and post-race hooplah, spectators (but there are frequent stretches where you'll feel you're running alone). First 20 miles basically flat, then numerous up-and-downs for the last 6. Very well organized, stupendous volunteers. If I don't get into NYC, I'll probably run this again next year. | |
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A Runner from Massachusetts
(10/15/2001)
"Very nice and energetic first marathon" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I've spectated at other marathons but this one is a big event for Hartford and the city supports it as such. Mid-sized race-2000 in marathon, 7000 for all races together. Course is very flat for 18 miles and somewhat rolling (not hilly) the rest of the way. Weather was hot for Oct 13 (80 degrees at noon). Lots of food, spectators and entertainment on course. I'd do it again. Need more chip splits though. | |
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A Runner from Tampa, FL
(3/14/2001)
"Most scenic course run" (about: 2000)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was the most scenic course I have run. I have run Portland,OR; Seattle,WA; Boise,ID; San Diego, CA; Las Vegas, NV; Orlando, FL; Atlanta, GA; Myrtle Beach, SC; Camp Lejeune, NC. This race was very organized and the people were very friendly. The last 5-6 miles are rolling hills which made for a hard finish. I made it over the finish line and they also said to the crowd that it was my birthday and wished me a happy birthday. I was really impressed with this race all the way around. I am thinking of running this one again. |
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