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May 6, 2024

Cape Cod Marathon Runner Comments

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Course 4.6

Organization 4.5

Spectators 4.0

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Laurence Macon from San Antonio (10/31/2011) "Beautiful Course, Unbelievable Volunteers" (about: 2011) 50+ previous marathons \| 3 Cape Cod Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is one of the most beautiful courses that I have run, with old New England scenes and gorgeous views of the ocean everywhere.The hills are challenging, but it's worth it. In the past I have been impressed by the enthusiasm of the volunteers, often in windy and chilly conditions.but this year they(the Race Director, Doris and especiallly Janet) outdid themselves when my flights were cancelled and I arrived at the start (without a bibb) 5 minutes before the race started. THANK YOU!
c. l. from Washington, DC (10/31/2011) "Scenic, rolling race" (about: 2011) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Cape Cod Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 Did this one to check off MA in my quest for all 50 states. This year the weather threw everyone for a loop. Saturday saw the entire northeast hit with a Noreaster storm. The rain was coming down hard all day from Saturday afternoon into the night, the winds were horrendous. Marathon morning, the rain had stopped, but the winds were still whipping around (gusts up to 50 mph). The show must go on! Pros: -get to wait in the school gym before the race. especially great this year when it was so cold and windy outside -race day packet pickup is an option -easy logistics. arrived an hour before start, parked right in the school lot. Loop course. -great post-race food. I finished in over 5 hours, and they still had chowder and pasta for me -low cost. i only paid like $65 -nice medal -Dunkin Donuts had bagels, coffee and donuts for free at the gym before the race Cons: -course support was blah. I have run other small, low frills races that still managed to at least bust open a pretzel bag or chop some bananas in half. This race had water adn disgusting cytomax. thank God it was not a hot day, the cytomax was disgusting. -having a van with the label 'Tired Runner Van' roaming the course is not encouraging. OF COURSE I am tired, I am running up hill into a 50 mph wind gust, don't tempt me! -photographers. I saw a few at the end, but at one point you run by the lighthouse, why weren't they there, it would be a great backdrop? -cotton long sleeve shirts. please, I have enough of these from my local 5Ks. plus, they ran on the small side -the course. it is very scenic in parts, and just blah in others...I can handle blah in an urban marathon, but this just felt like I was out for a training run at home. very few spectators. the roads are open to traffic and the local drivers were NOT very careful, I saw a few runners almost get clipped. The hills are not big, but they just keep coming one after another. This defines rolling.
R. B. from Sheffield, England (10/31/2011) "Worth a trip over the pond" (about: 2011) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Cape Cod Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Really enjoyed a few days in Falmouth leading up to the run, it was great feeling the atmosphere build and watching the weather forecasts change. It's my first run in the US and it was lovely being part of such a community event. We flew straight out of Boston and were home in Sheffield by lunchtime on Monday.......and a nice cup of tea.
W. H. from Pontotoc, Mississippi (11/19/2010) "An incredible event in Cape Cod" (about: 2010) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Cape Cod Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I had one open weekend to run a marathon this fall and I chose Cape Cod! So glad I did! Ran a 3:42 with a PR of almost 20 minutes! Loved the Falmouth community and the course is amazing - ocean views, fall colors, rolling hills, unique, small towns. This marathon is small enough for easy parking, hotels close by, a quick start, and a very a personal feel! The volunteers were the BEST!! Enjoyed the expo and the post-race meal and massage. The weather was perfect in the mid 50's and the wind not too bad. The hilly, wooded course did shelter you from the wind. (The day before the wind was over 40 mph!) This is a very challenging course, rolling hills throughout with larger ones in the second half! Again save yourself! Only 2 suggestions: water stations should be closer together (and fill up the cups!), and there should be some type of food/refreshments at the finish area. Very nice post-race meal but we had to walk to the school for something to eat!! Run Cape Cod - you will love it!
E. G. from Carmel, IN (11/4/2010) "Beautiful!" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Cape Cod Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 Course could not have been more beautiful. This was my 45th marathon, and despite a terrible finish time (blisters from running a marathon day before), this still ranks as a favorite. Race directors bent over backwards to accommodate We called from another state the day before and asked if we could still get in so we could get our MA race. We even were driven to the start line! The weather could not have been better. ONLY complaint: no aid stations. I was having serious feet issues - specifically blisters.... I would have given anything for bandaids. NO AID STATIONS AT ALL????? When I inquired with the race officials, no one knew where any were!! The post-race meal was fabulous!!! Nice place to sit/visit with other Maniacs/50-staters. All in all, a great weekend!
E. P. from Providence (11/3/2010) "great race, beautiful course" (about: 2010) 2 previous marathons \| 1 Cape Cod Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Perfect day. The race was easy to get to, nice course and scenery, and things were well organized. But I expected it to be flat! Found out otherwise.
P. D. from CT (11/1/2010) "Challenge yourself" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Cape Cod Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 If you want to challenge yourself, this is the course. It is as advertised. Absolutely gorgeous but... with hills. Organization was great, post-race food excellent, and spirit of volunteers outstanding. On a beautiful fall day, this course would be tough to beat for a scenic run. Be in shape if you are going for a BQ... the second half will see what you are made of. Try it. You will be glad you did.
Wendell Choinsky from Germantown, NY (11/1/2010) "a great first time" (about: 2010) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Cape Cod Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Just ran this yesterday and I've got to say that, despite the sore legs, this was the experience of a lifetime. The course is somewhat challenging (the hills at 17 and 21 miles will humble you) but beautiful. Many kudos to the numerous volunteers. The spectators were fantastic - cowbells, violins, and just pure support. My cheeks hurt from smiling; it was just a purely joyful time. I'd recommend staying for a long weekend to enjoy the town. And DON'T miss the after-race lunch - THE best clam chowder I've ever had.
C. S. from New Jersey (11/1/2010) "Hills & Views" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Cape Cod Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 I knew this was going to be a hilly course going into this run, and it was! This is NOT a flat or fast course. I did enjoy it though. You need to take it easy the first half to get through the second half. The views are gorgeous and the lighthouse view is the most amazing view I've seen out of any marathon I've done. The hill getting to the top? Not so much. The water stops are too far apart, so be prepared. A cotton shirt is a bit disappointing as well. I wouldn't recommend it as a first marathon, but if it is your first, your next one will feel easy.
J. R. from Cambridge MA (9/29/2010) "Fabulous First Marathon" (about: 2009) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Cape Cod Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 This was my first marathon and I have to say that it was a fabulous first time. I would agree with most posts that the course is challenging, but I did my training on some hills and was fine. More than anything else, this course is spectacularly beautiful. The cranberry bogs, the ocean, the lighthouse, the small Cape Cod downtown.... The spectators were sparse in the middle miles, but that's to be expected in a smaller race. The food was lacking at the end (no donuts?!) but water was plentiful throughout the race, which was the most important obviously. All in all, a great race I would highly recommend!!!

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