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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 121 to 131]
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R. M. from MA
(11/2/2003)
 "Excellent race" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 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. | |
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r. c. from cambridge,ma
(10/29/2003)
"What a friendly, supportive crowd" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 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. | |
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Tim Looney from Pancake Flat Tampa, Florida
(10/29/2003)
"Paradise for the well-prepared" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 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! | |
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K. F. from MA
(10/27/2003)
 "My first time at Cape Cod" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 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. | |
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B. V. from Boston, MA
(9/15/2003)
 "No food on the entire course?!" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 3 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. | |
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A Runner from Excelsior, MN
(11/12/2002)
 "Very scenic course and a great area to visit" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 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! | |
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A Runner from Medford, MA, USA
(11/4/2002)
"Very pleasantly surprised" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 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. | |
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A Runner from New Hampshire, USA
(11/4/2002)
 "Pack Lunch and Stash Your Gatorade" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 5 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! | |
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Dana from Mashpee, MA
(11/1/2002)
"Very nice marathon" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The Cape Cod Marathon was my first marathon that I've done (2002). I chose this marathon for my first because of the 'one of the best marathons' ratings it has for the views. As far as the hills that people talk about, it was not more than others I would train on. When I did my training for this marathon I did alot of training on flat paths (Cape Cod Canal) but still did my hill work and this made this marathon just another long run. I did have problems with my knees during this marathon so my time was slower than I thought (4:30) but for a first marathon it was one to remember and one I will do again next year. | |
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A Runner from Randolph, NJ
(10/29/2002)
"A Small-Town-Race Feel in New England" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 If you are looking for a reason to go to Cape Cod during the fall, and don't need a big-time race atmosphere to get pumped up for the 26.2 mile race, then definitely consider Cape Cod. The field is limited to 1200 plus about 250 relayers. This was attractive to me, but it's not for everyone. The course is very scenic, beautiful BUT a great challenge. From about mile 10 through 24, you will experience rolling hills that will take its toll on you if you're not prepared. There are three hills of aproximately .25 miles. Well-organized, with decent fan support at the 5 relay exchange points and the start/finish. My only issue was trying to find a local restaurant that had extra pasta dish specials for us runners to carbo-load! |
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