The organization is excellent and the people are even better. A small spectator base, but very supportive. This race is a great value, and I plan on returning. Good, fast, two-loop course!

The marathon is a 2-loop course around the air force base. Peaceful, with almost no car traffic, and scenic in most places. There were staffers at mini-aid stations roughly every quarter- to half-mile, and they were all very friendly and supportive and made up for the lack of any huge crowds. The folks manning the water stops were friendly and helpful, and they knew what they were doing.

The weather was darn near perfect for the first 20 miles. It started out in the upper 40's with a faint drizzle, then the rain picked up about 4 hours into the race. For those who don't mind the rain, it was perfect. For those who do mind, well, it probably sucked for them.

A couple things to be aware of: (1) There is no packet pickup in advance. Packet pickup is race-day only, and it takes place inside the aviation museum, which is a pretty nice place to warm up and wait. (2) Non-military folks will need to present their ID's for packet pickup, and LEAVE their ID's with them for the duration of the race. Not a problem; just be aware.

Two things the organizers could tweak just to make a great race even better: (1) Offer a little more traffic control in the hours prior to the race. There was a bit of a traffic jam entering the base. (2) Position the aid stations about 25 to 50 yards beyond the mile markers, just so it's easier to hit your splits without having to juggle cups of water and energy gels. Other than those two minor things, I recommend this race. It's quiet, peaceful, convenient for most Georgians, and a nice place to visit.

I got an award and it is a huge trophy! It is generous - organizers prepared very nice awards (trophy) even for the age categories. There were no group of crowds on the course but the race organized "cheering station" every half mile. So, there were one or two people (including kids) on the course and it was very much encouraging. I did enjoy the race very much! Thank you again.

Loved this race. Although the weather was not great - windy and rainy - it was nice knowing what was up ahead, as the marathon is a two-loop course. I didn't think I would like this aspect, but it was great. I couldn't give the organization 5 stars because it started 15 minutes late, BUT the people were really friendly and offered to let people start early. The BEST part was the colors ceremony and our National Anthem being sung! Awesome start to the day!

Loved, loved, loved this course. Nice scenery and just enough hills to change gears, but not slow you down. The hangar was a fabulous place to be before the race start - nice and warm. My only complaint is there was some confusion with the 2 different race start times. Should be more signage to indicate where to go for the start. I had difficulty getting out of the bathroom and to the start in time (and actually missed the start because of that!).

Because this is entirely on a military base, no spectators are allowed out on the course. Didn't bother me any, though.

I have not run a double loop marathon before, and was worried about this one. Come to find out, I actually liked that better!

This is a fabulous small marathon. I would recommend it to anyone! (Well, except those who depend on major crowd support.)

This was my third marathon in 12 weeks and my final attempt to qualify for Boston in 2009 (my first Boston Marathon). We lucked out with PERFECT weather and I really enjoyed the course. It wasn't crowded and there were plenty of open down hills where I could "plug-in" and enjoy a runner's "high." Obviously, you can't control the weather, but the 2009 race was SUNNY and COLD - my kind of running weather. All of the volunteers were also very friendly and helpful. This was a well-run race.

The day started off really cold (20 degrees) but we were all allowed to stay inside a very comfortable hanger until start time. Not many spectators but the ones there were great! Plenty of water and aid stations. Mile markers were very well marked. It's a two-loop course and there is a long downhill during miles 6/19, then uphills to get to 7/20 and 10/23 mile marks. None of them are very bad. Very nice to course on which to set a PR!

This was my first marathon. I picked it because it was close to home, the date fit my training schedule and the course was flat.

I give high marks to the course. The scenery is very interesting if you are in to military bases and aircraft. It is relatively flat. There are a few inclines, but they are not difficult.

There were a lot of half marathoners, but after they finished, the course became very isolated. The only spectators are the great volunteers at the aid stations. At times, it reminded me of my long training runs.

My ONLY suggestion is the need to break out the fruit a little bit earlier. The first time it was availible was at mile 17, and every 4 miles thereafter.

The Comfort Inn is across the street and the manager was nice about the late check out. I got back later than I thought I would, and he still let me shower. A very pleasant suprise.

All in all, this is a small, well run race on a good course.

Although spectators were few and far between, the course was great. It was very flat with a couple of hills that you'll never forget!! Aid stations were great, with very energetic volunteers. Very cold day, but outstanding race....

I am sorry to all of the other runners that I did not chat too much. I was a little ill during race day. I hope to see you all on the road somewhere soon. See you next year, 2009. You did a fine job of making the race family-friendly. I love being able to bring the family - rain, sun, snow as long as I can bring the family I can run. Nice town; new, clean hotels.