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Andrew Jackson Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.0 
Organization 4.0 
Spectators 2.5
Number of comments: 47 [displaying comments 41 to 47]
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T. M. from Nashville, Tn.
(4/4/2005)
 "Fun, small-town race" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Andrew Jackson Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 This is a fun, small-town race. Low entry fee, nice awards and friendly atmosphere. If you don't want the crowds of the big races and don't mind running a couple miles by yourself, this is a good race for you. | |
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j. d. from jackson, tennessee
(8/12/2004)
"great race for first timers and local runners" (about: 2004)
4-5 previous marathons
| 3 Andrew Jackson Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 Jackson is a great host city with not many running supporters. Local 5K and 10K runs are lucky to get 50-60 runners. Three hour marathon runners should come to this race if you have always wanted a chance to win one. The co-winners this year were just a few seconds off 3 hours. Good looking guys who decided to finish together to honor Jesus Christ, very touching move on their part. Race could use more support and more runners in the future. | |
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j. k. from south mississippi, usa
(4/6/2004)
 "Very nice (low cost) friendly run" (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 3 Andrew Jackson Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 I highly recommend the host hotel (Jameson Inn) as it was very nice and convenient. This was my 3rd time running the Andrew Jackson Marathon and it definitely won't be my last. Probably the friendliest people in the world. The course needs to be marked better. I ran alone for the entire 26.2 miles but didn't mind (that's how I train). Post-race food was sufficient. Overall, I really enjoyed it. | |
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J. S. from Oak Forest, IL
(4/5/2004)
 "Nice Small Rural Race" (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Andrew Jackson Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 2 #19 State, #23 Marathon/ultra This is a very small race that is in it's 32nd year. If you want big medals, big crowds, go to another race. This race has the small-town charm w/ friendly people and a challenging (rolling hills, very limited shade) scenic course. The few volunteers that lined the course were very helpful - you would see them working the H20 stops at various stops along the course. The cost is minimal ($30), which benefits Prevention of Child Abuse; however, please present either a nicer medal or better race shirt, as both were low-budget and unimpressive. The post-race food was very good. This race is small - I won my age group w/ a 3:22. Nice trophy, and where else can I 'win' my age group with that time! The 2004 course was changed to the old course due to a bridge out. It would have been nice to know this prior to the race start. After talking w/ other runners who have run both courses, I say keep the old course. This may be harder to manage, however it is more runner friendly, letting runners see more of the area - and more importantly, featuring less traffic. Overall Grade: B | |
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A Runner from united states
(12/11/2002)
 "Big Dissapointment" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 1 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 1 I have watched this race several times and actually ran it in 2001. They did not have the race in 2002, from what I understand a lack of participation and local interest. Parts of the course is run on busy highways with no traffic control, which meant running in the ditch some of the time. Some of the water stops were not manned either. The awards ceremony was a big let-down, (here is your award, come again). The town did not even know there was a race going on. I think that when you look at the results and see very few runners from the area running it, you know why. I would scout out some other marathons first. | |
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A Runner from Tuscaloosa, Alabama
(11/11/2000)
 "Well organized, rolling terrain" (about: 2000)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 Well organized race by friendly people from the Jackson Roadrunners Club. Course was well marked, with plenty of people at turns.Most of race run through farmland on part rolling and part flat country roads.By no means the easiest course I have run, but not too hard for first timers etc.Good race for those looking for small town low cost race. | |
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A Runner from Suburb of Minneapolis, MN USA
(8/15/2000)
"Midly Rolling Course, Good Start/Finish Logistics" (General Comments)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 1 (Run in 98.) S/F at a small college on edge of town... showers/lockers/gym/massages available and parking right there (one participant spent pre-race night there in his RV). Appx. 100 finishers when I ran. Course rolls are mild; no big deal. Course has o-n-b and loop portions. Some areas near start and finish are in busy residential / commercial areas (monitored but not closed to cars). First/last aid station wasn't located well (right on a corner). Majority of race goes through cotton fields and woods. Be alert for loose dogs (one trailed me, but wasn't threatening.) If you want to tour course, request a map when you send in your entry; only packet pickup is at pasta dinner, when it's already dark. Sufficient course aid, post-race sandwich/snacks are all right and include prize drawings. Have stuff ready for chilly weather, as temps can get down to low 30s F with a moderate wind. I believe race director's name is Bob SAFFEL. |
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