Nice course, and well organized; weather was a severe challenge, but I enjoyed the museum. I must have asked a dozen folks in town where Gu could be found. I recommend that a good sports store be located and request that recommended hotels be agreeable for late check-outs.

This is my 4th marathon/half marathon in the last 4 months, and for the overall experience I would say it isn't quite a must-do yet, but could be with a bit more support. The aid stations were well placed, and staffed with enthusiastic volunteers - even with the horrible weather. But I would like to have had gel/Gu provided.

Course was well marked, and flat with the exception of a fairly steep but short climb at around the 11 mile-mark. The surface was in good shape and overall a course where a PR is within reach.

The few spectators that were there were great, and maybe would have been better if the weather would have cooperated.

I look forward to running this event again next year.

Weather dampened this year's marathon. A light rain had begun during the night. Just before the 8 a.m. start, the rain stopped. Temperature was about 39 degrees with little or no wind. But soon after, steady rain continued for the rest of the day. During the morning, the temperature dropped a couple of degrees and the wind picked up to about 10-15 degrees. At noon, the wind chill was below 32 degrees.

The volunteers did a great job, especially the ones in the rain/cold at the aid stations. Someone had mentioned last year that PowerAde was only at every other station. There were fluids every two miles, but two or more of the stations had water only. Orange slices were available at one or more of the stations. After the race, I was told another food product was available, but I never saw it.

The loop around the base was flat except three minor hills. The hills were a little more noticeable on the second loop. The course was asphalt except three stretches of concrete about the width of a taxiway. Mile markers were easy to find, as were water puddles, and some of the volunteers were giving time checks. Pay attention to the course on the first loop. I was alone most of the second loop. The back side of the course had a little scenery. The rest looked like an airbase.

There were plenty of restrooms at the museum for the start/finish and on the course. For post race, they had bananas, oranges, pies, cakes, PowerAde, water and coffee. Next year, if it is cold, have some hot chocolate.

I would not hesitate to run this marathon again, but only if the weather is good.

This was a very well organized small marathon. Here are the pros and cons of the race:

Pros:
1) Flat 2-loop course with only a few minor hills. Definitely a good course to go for a PR.
2) Volunteers were enthusiastic and very supportive, especially in the cold, rainy conditions. There were aid stations every 2 miles, with PowerAde at every other station.
3) Museum of Aviation - the opening ceremonies and awards after the race took place inside the museum. We went out to the start line about 10 minutes before the race, so it was nice to stay warm indoors. There was also plenty of food and drinks available both before and after the race.

Cons:
1) Crowd support was minimal. However, as I stated above, the volunteers at the aid stations were very enthusiastic. I didn't mind the lack of crowd support - it just reminded me of my training runs. Since the race takes place inside of the Air Force base, outside spectators aren't allowed on the course anyways, except at the halfway point/finish line.
2) Mile marker slightly off - my Garmin recorded miles 9 and 22 (the same mile on the 2-loop course) at 1.06 miles. No big deal - just curious if anyone else noticed the same thing?

Overall, I highly recommend the Museum of Aviation Marathon. It's a nice, small-town marathon and should be praised for its excellent organization. I recommend eating at Johnny Carinos (Italian chain restaurant) the night before the marathon. I also stayed at the Candlewood Suites in Warner Robins, which provided a discounted rate to marathoners and a late 2 p.m. checkout.

Small 2-loop race. It's on the base, so it's interesting, but there's very few spectators. I had the same problem with volunteers not being at traffic intersections and a 1/2 marathoner in front of me was sent on the marathon course instead of finishing. I would do it again, but hesitantly. Fairly fast course though.

If you ran the GA ING, this is about as opposite to that as you can get.

I love the course. Crowds were just as expected - sparse but energetic. It was hot this year (third time I have run it). There were enough stations (every 2 miles) but PowerAde only at every other station.

This was the worst experience I've ever had at a marathon.
NEGATIVES:
-Long pre-race bathroom lines
-They ran out of cups for water.
-They took the road guards down after the 1/2 was complete. I almsot got smacked numerous times.
-There were small mile signs and arrows of where to go.
-No one was pointing the direction to run through intersections. I completed my first ultra on this course having run 1/2 mile more because of this.
-Support was small.
-They ran out of 1/2 marathon finishers medals.

POSITIVE
-Nice T-shirt
-Nice awards
-It was a 2 lap around the Air Force Base course, which actually turned out to be nice. Great scenery.

This is a flat course with only 3 minor hills. This marathon is very well organized and is for those who enjoy running a flat course, with absolutely no vehicular traffic, no bands, no crowds, no screaming spectators, but with interesting scenery, indoor bathrooms at the start/finish, and a warm indoor historical museum with much to look at while waiting. My husband is a veteran and enjoyed looking at all of the planes, humvees, equipment, etc. while I was running. The Comfort Inn and Suites across from the museum was very nice and welcoming to us runners. When I asked the lady at the desk if I could have a late checkout, she replied, "Sure, what time do you want to check out?" All in all, it is a small, low-key race for those of us who prefer the smaller numbers, but with the organization of a major race. Where else can you run for miles by military planes and across an active runway?

This was my kind of marathon: not very crowded, not very hilly, and adequate toilets and refreshments along the way. The flat, 2-loop course helped me plan running strategy (you knew where the hills and food/water stops were on the 2nd loop). For the reviewer that said that this was one of the ugliest AF bases, I disagree: as an Air Force veteran, I enjoyed running past the tranquil ponds, the horse stables, the well-kept housing areas, the golf course, and even the natural wetlands (swamp) at the south end of the base. Seeing the museum and the active flightline brought back some nice AF memories as well. The only bad part of the course was the short section past the wastewater treatment plant: very smelly the first lap, but the wind changed direction and there was no odor the second time around. I really enjoyed seeing the wide variety of aircraft on the active flightline, and running across an active taxiway is something you don't experience in your typical marathon.

As expected, very few spectators, but the ones there were very enthusiastic and helpful. I'll probably do this one again next year!

Well organized race between the museum and the base. The water areas were plentiful (every two miles) and there were timers along the course. No crowds (did not really expect any, it is run on an active air force base); but the folks that were there were vocal and encouraging. Course is pretty flat and fast. Good place for a PR, but bear in mind this was just my second marathon.