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Cape Cod Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.6 
Organization 4.5 
Spectators 3.9
Number of comments: 142 [displaying comments 111 to 121]
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J. G. from Philly
(10/31/2005)
 "One hill of a race!" (about: 2005)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Cape Cod Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The people and atmosphere and organization make this race a great choice. While I was 10 minutes over my PR, I can't say enough about this experience. This is the most challenging course I have ever experienced. It is not impossible. But there are stretches of seemingly endless hills. Miles 1-10 are mostly flat and easy. Great seascapes, too. Miles 11 and 12 are uphill, but 13 and 14 move down, mostly. From 15 to 21 you hit the hills. The majority of the couse has little crowd support (that's why 4 stars not 5), but when you hit crowds they are vocal and helpful. I encourage most runners to give this a try. The exceptions: first-timers and people who cannot train heavily on hills. Of course I talked to a runner from Idaho and she said, 'Hills, what hills?' T-shirts are great. Post-race meal was great. They had 10 massage tables working after the race! That's for a race of under 1,200 marathoners. The entire Falmouth area embraces the race and makes the event memorable. | |
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M. F. from Mansfield, Ma
(10/30/2005)
 "Simply the best" (about: 2005)
11-50 previous marathons
| 2 Cape Cod Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The weather, course, and spectators were awesome as usual. This is the best New England marathon. Train for hills and you can PR this one. | |
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C. S. from Needham, MA
(10/30/2005)
 "Beautiful but tough - novices beware" (about: 2005)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Cape Cod Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Given that this was only my second marathon (Hartford 2004 my other), I am certainly not an expert on what constitutes 'tough.' But I found this course VERY challenging. The first 8 miles or so are flat, but from then until nearly mile 25 it is almost non-stop hills. None of the hills are monsters, but the cumulative effect of almost constant up-and-down took a major toll. And it wasn't just me - after the lighthouse turn/hill at mile 22, I estimate about 70% of the runners near me (admittedly not the elites) were at least intermittently walking. It also got pretty lonely in the woods (and of course hills) going through Sippewissett and Woods Hole. Could have used more cheering support - and water stops. Very picturesque course and well-organized, but I would caution other relative novices - this was definitely NOT an ego-builder. I'd think it would be a good challenge for more experienced runners. | |
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Greg Russell from Memphis
(8/28/2005)
"10th marathon and this is one of the best" (about: 2003)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Cape Cod Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The quiet beauty of the race course makes it absolutely one of the best marathons in terms of aesthetics....I have also run marathons in Fairbanks, Alaska, N.C., Tenn., Alabama and Boston. The Cape Cod race was extremely well organized. I will return again (hopefully without the mono that plagued my first race there) this year. This race is highly recommended. And if you haven't been to Cape Cod area, this is the perfect time to explore a beautiful and historical part of our country. | |
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R. N. from Waltham, Massachusetts
(3/23/2005)
"Wonderful first marathon experience" (about: 2004)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Cape Cod Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my first marathon, and I was so pleased I decided to do it instead of a much larger race. My personal cheering section was able to catch up with me about five times on the course, and the spectators in general were awesome -- although there are some long stretches without people. Having been warned repeatedly about the hills, I personally didn't find them all that terrifying. The town of Falmouth is charming and overall it was an extremely positive experience. Highly recommended! | |
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M. S. from Derry, New Hampshire, USA
(11/10/2004)
"One marathon everyone should run" (about: 2004)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Cape Cod Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The course is beautiful, the organization is superb. The spectators are awesome, it's like they know you... I stayed at the Inn on the Square, a pretty cozy, neat hotel, with VERY clean rooms, nice indoor swimming pool and a staff that is as friendly as it can get. They even let us check out at 2 o'clock, after a hot shower. I truly recommend it. It's a five minutes walk to the start/finish. 8 minute walk to the marathon HQ. Run it, you won't regret it. And Falmouth is a sweet charming town. | |
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W. K. from Pasadena, CA
(11/6/2004)
"Fall foliage, stunning vistas make CCM a winner!" (about: 2004)
2 previous marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 Just the sight of the Nobska lighthouse, with waves lapping below on a white Cape Cod beach, made this challenging run worth it. This marathon is a stunner ? but be prepared for many hills. The support staff was always enthusiastic and friendly ? particularly at the conclusion of the race. A couple of the water stops did not have sports drinks. Traffic was well directed at intersections. If you favor scenic beauty over big crowds, this race is for you. | |
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P. C. from Worcester, Ma.
(11/5/2004)
"Beautiful fall marathon." (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 3 Cape Cod Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was my third time running this marathon. I have sentimental ties to it, as it was my first one, four years ago. I have yet to do well here, but I keep coming back because, in spite of the very challenging course, it really is a beautiful, fun, and well organized race. Keep up the good work, CCM ! | |
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T. R. from Mansfield, MA
(11/4/2004)
"Breathtaking" (about: 2004)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Cape Cod Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 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! | |
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Pauline Nishida from NYC
(11/7/2003)
"Beautiful course, wonderful race! " (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 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! |
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