I would recommend this event for the course, crowd support and organization. The course was absolutely breathtaking! The course seemed relatively easy until the hills began from mile 15 all the way to mile 25. Even though the crowds were relatively small, they were very enthusiastic!

This was my 12th marathon, 8th location & perhaps the most beautiful. The fans aren't like a big city marathon, but those that came out were great. Volunteers were wonderful... thank you!! This was one of my most enjoyable marathons, and tho' not an easy course, I set a PR. Thanx to all who made the race possible!

I loved everything about this race. The scenic course, the flawless race execution, the supportive fans (it's not Boston, but there's way more support than you'd expect in a race this size). It's not the easiest course I've done, but it's really not so tough. If you're well-trained, you should have no problems.

It was my first marathon, and I far exceeded my time expectations. But what made it so wonderful were the spectators, and the ease with which my family could drive around and see me at 9 or 10 different places. Everyone was pleasant and helpful, and the water/Gatorade was plentiful. I will be back next year.

I could not have enjoyed this marathon more. The small-town feel... The exceptionally beautiful and well-thought-out course... The sincere enthusiasm of the promoters, volunteers and fans. Superbly done! Make no mistake: The course IS challenging. Everyone moans about the hills - and there are a lot of them. The entire course rolls from about mile 2 to about mile 24, but if you train correctly (read: run hills and drive the course beforehand to be prepared...) it's not overwhelming. Great advice: Save more than a drop of gas in the tank for miles 21-23... Three killer hills including the lighthouse turn before the very flat last 2-3 miles to the finish. (One more side note for pacing: The relay splits can cause a bit of confusion due to the unusual distances of each and this can lead to getting pulled out by the 'fresh legs' at each handoff. Stay on your pace). The wind was an unexpected challenge but other than that it could not have been more perfect. Thank you Falmouth for a job incredibly well done!

I've run 20 marathons and never found my way to Falmouth before this year. For me it proved to be a no-hassle event that went off smoothly. Volunteers were helpful and spectators that did come out were great. We had plenty of water at stops. The course is beautiful and well worth the entry fee to run. I ran this for fun since my PR is on a flatter course. I recommend this race just for the location alone.

I ran this marathon last year and have run two others since. After experiencing the others, I really think this one misses the boat. I was so hungry by mile 20 I just kept pounding Gatorade, which ended up making me feel worse. BRING SOMETHING TO EAT! The course was really tough and I'm not sure why they don't reverse it. The hardest hills are after mile 18. The scenery was pretty, but being from New England it just felt like any other fall day on the Cape. Shirt and medal were nice, but I was too sick from Gatorade and too hungry to appreciate them. I also almost got hit by a car crossing a road (in front of a police officer) around mile 13. Traffic control could use improvement. It just wasn't that great. I finished under 4 hours - not bad for a first try, but I'm not going back anytime soon. This marathon has lots of potential, but I can't imagine why people enjoy it so much. If you want a small-town, New England marathon try Keene, NH or Stowe, VT.

Having done all 50 states and several international marathons, I would rate this in the top 10. The course has everything including seashore, harbors, sea captains houses,a lighthouse, cranberry bogs and, yes, some cranky hills in the second half. Also, it's a nice size race where the lines aren't long, you start at the Village Green and are across the start line in seconds. I also really appreciated the indoor chowder and pasta feed at the finish. At the end of a marathon, it's nice to have 'real' food instead of a cold, dry bagel and a cup of yogurt.

The organization is very good and who needs a lot of spectators with a course like that! This marathon offers something for everyone (except a PR maybe)and the surrounding areas of Cape Cod definitely demand an extra couple of days sightseeing if you can afford the time. I will do this one again!

With this being a rather small marathon, I didn't expect much. I was incredibly surprised. The race organization was top-notch. No long delays, course problems, logistical issues. We started on time had great support along the way, had accurate splits the WHOLE way, and had a nice post-race gathering. I briefly met the race director afterwards. This guy should teach a course on how to run a marathon.
Course is definitely tough, nothing new there, but the most hills are short and the long ones are very gradual. The scenery is gorgeous. The whole way on either shaded winding roads (at peak foliage) or along the shore.
Not a PR course, but I'll definitely run this in the future.

The first half of the marathon is fun and flat but the latter half of the course becomes quite a challenge.
The hills are relentless and it makes the race as much a mental test as it is physical.
The last couple of miles are flat along the water with very sporadic crowds
At this point (around 23) you are so spent from the hills it does not matter that the course is flat.
You are just trying to concentrate to keep it moving and finish!
Whoever designed this course had the right idea.
A perfect race venue with ocean views and New England foliage on a bright crisp fall morning. Volunteers were helpful and enthusiastic.
Race access/parking excellent with small, friendly New England Town feel.
Nice T shirt and Finisher Medal.
Too bad the organizers did not follow through with amenities on the course!
Especially, given the difficulty of this race, I think that the aid stations should have been no more than 2 miles apart. Especially at the end (I think they were 2.5 or 3). Gatorade tasted watered down and served in dinky cups!
No bars or gel given anywhere on the course. Found that traffic on course distracting and annoying!
I thank my lucky stars I packed my own Gu, and salt tabs and for some strange reason my wife stuffed a couple of oatmeal cookies in my shirt at the starting line (ate 'em at mile 22).
Post race food was lousy. Cold pasta with some watery sauce. Some green and brown stuff that was supposed to be salad. Ran out of the famous chowder. Wish they put that cost into the on course ammenities instead!
I finished this race midpack and can?t imagine how the stragglers made out.
I?ll be back someday if I hear they get it right!