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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 51 to 61]
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N. S. from USA
(10/16/2013)
 "Wonderfully managed marathon" (about: 2013)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Hartford Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This marathon was very well- managed from start to finish. The course was just right- mostly flat but a few tiny 'hills.' This course led to swifter times as well as beautiful views at moments. Lots of spectators on most of the course as well, and VERY festive fans through most parts downtown and between approx. miles 12-18. I would have liked to be on a separate course as the half, however thankfully we only 'shared' the course for about 2 miles so the congestion was limited to the beginning. Start/finish lines were very efficient and festive and had everything a runner could possibly want, and then some. I took advantage of the hotel reservations through the marathon block and had a great experience- late check out, little goodies upon check-in, and a hotel (Hilton) that seemed truly grateful for the marathon crowd. Amenities with this race were great- I found it to be a huge value for the price paid. Add in easy travel and the ability to combine other New England sightseeing during Columbus Day weekend and this was just a truly great marathon experience. Well done Hartford- please don't change much as ING sponsorship transfers to another company! | |
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J. O. from Sterling, MA, USA
(10/14/2013)
 "a fantastic race with incredible support" (about: 2013)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Hartford Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I love this race! I had a rough day due to a nagging injury. The race people however were extremely supportive when i fell to the back of the race the police stayed with me and provided support when they could no longer support me they got one of the bike-mounted course to stay with me which is exactly what he did - derrick (hope i spelled his name right) was fantastic he never bothered me but let me chase my demons down and across the finish line! | |
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carmen garay from santa monica Ca
(10/14/2013)
"in the park their wasvvery few spectators" (about: 2013)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Hartford Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Great race came from Santa Monica, Ca to have my family see me run a marathon and I found the race a bit unorganized at the start but over all a great experience. When I got tired I joined the 4:45 pack and found Ms Martini extremely entertainting. My first time running with a pace group. Very helpfull and they keep us motivated throught out the last 10 miles. The weather was a bit hot but the scenery beautiful. This was my 24th marathon and with the exception of the Boston 100th marathon which was amazing, this was a very good experience. I will see you at the start next year. Oh yeah, do I get a trophy for winning my age group? | |
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T. C. from New Jersey
(10/14/2013)
"Perfect mid-size marathon" (about: 2013)
6-10 previous marathons
| 3 Hartford Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I first ran this marathon back in 1996 and it has grown to be a much larger event. The course is flat and mostly scenic. It is very well organized. I have nothing negative to say. You get the feel of a bigger race and yet you don't get lost with too many people. First rate! | |
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L. M. from New York
(10/14/2013)
 "This race has its ups but organization was lacking" (about: 2013)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Hartford Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 4 The bag check was a disaster. There was simply not enough space or a logical flow of traffic at the Buschnell. In addition I was disappointed with the pacer I lined up with. He was a very friendly peron but ran the early part if the race over 2 minutes under pace which affected the outcome of many of us. Lesson learned....don't depend on a pacer. | |
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A. S. from California
(10/14/2013)
"Perfect Day in 2013" (about: 2013)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Hartford Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 I'd heard folks say Hartford is a great place to PR, and they were right! I might be biased as a result, but I had a truly wonderful experience at the race in 2013. I grew up around Hartford, and expected the course to be pretty visually bland - boy was I wrong! It was easy to miss with so many great pockets of spectators, but views along the river and in rolling farm lands in the suburbs made for a scenic run. Hydration every ~1.5 miles and entertainment about as frequently. Beginning was a little slow due to shared start with the Half Marathon runners, but otherwise it was a great day with perfect weather and enthusiastic crowds! | |
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S. H. from Virginia
(10/13/2013)
 "Very Disappointed at Expo & Finish Line" (about: 2013)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Hartford Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 3 Nice course, nice weather but overall it was a very disappointing experience, presumably due to the greed of race organizers and their eagerness to accept any and all registrations the day before the race. They ran out of race shirts at the Expo the night before the race and Finishers Medals on race day!! I've been a last minute Registrant at other races before and have been told I'd get a shirt if there were any left after Pre-registered runners received theirs. I've never had the very disheartening experience of not receiving a Finisher's Medal after crossing the finish line! I felt particularly bad for first-time marathoners who missed the thrill of having the medal placed around their necks in honor of their achievement. Tip - Number of Registrants should not exceed the number of available shirts or medals. Other races know their limit and close registration when they meet it. | |
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Guy Calkins from Waterford, CT
(10/13/2013)
"Wonderful First Marathon" (about: 2013)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Hartford Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Highly organized, wonderful spectators, nice flat course (some small hills). I cannot come up with enough superlatives to describe my first marathon experience at Harford. I'll run it again for sure! | |
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r. d. from CT
(10/13/2013)
"Great!" (about: 2013)
6-10 previous marathons
| 6+ Hartford Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Why I Love The Hartford Marathon & Half Marathon I have completed the half marathon 6 times..this is a great race! organized & easy start & finish area well supported by volunteers & fans fun & energetic runners & crowd beautiful course good giveaways from orange cowbells, sunglasses & hats along the run.. food selection at end of race from grilled cheeses & apple cobbler to tomato soup! | |
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D. D. from Walnut Creek, CA
(10/12/2013)
"Great organization. Even beter spectators." (about: 2013)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Hartford Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first marathon so I was guaranteed a PR. The race organization was top notch. The course had some mall rolling hills but was largely flat. Great weather (2013) and beautiful fall colors. The support on the course, both volunteers and spectators was fantastic. They really helped push me through the last few miles. Minor gripe: no corrals based on expected finish time and the half marathon starts with the marathon, making the start extremely congested. I saw one woman get knocked over at mile 0.25. Despite that, it was still a fantastic race. I'll definitely be back. |
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