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Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.1 
Organization 4.3 
Spectators 2.6
Number of comments: 75 [displaying comments 41 to 51]
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M. H. from Kansas
(1/17/2007)
 "Should be the most dangerous urban marathon!" (about: 2007)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 2 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. | |
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B. Y. from Georgia
(1/16/2007)
 "Flat; interesting scenery; no crowds" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 2 Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 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? | |
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D. A. from Thomson, Georgia
(1/14/2007)
"Flat, Fast, Friendly, Tranquil" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 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! | |
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G. H. from Athens, GA
(1/28/2006)
"Enjoyable, low-key race" (about: 2005)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 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. | |
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I. T. from North Carolina
(1/21/2006)
"Good race course, not many spectators" (about: 2006)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 Flat course, friendly people, just not many of them. As a Vietnam vet, this was a nice place to visit. | |
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P. M. from Warner Robins, GA
(1/18/2006)
"Lonely 2-loop marathon close to home" (about: 2006)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 The Museum of Aviation Marathon is a lonely 2-loop stretch around Robins AFB. Weather in 2006 was windy and chilly. Organizational support is strong, food is great, fans are scarce, course is okay but lonely. I merely ran the relay (my team won), but that gave me a good sense of what the full race was like for the more courageous. | |
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Katrina Fontanet from Melbourne, Florida
(1/18/2006)
 "peaceful & pleasant run" (about: 2006)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 This course was mainly asphalt/concrete with some short stretches of pebbly grass which is what can be expected of a base. The inclines were gentle and/or short. Headwinds seemed to go on for 18 miles or so.... Any official word? I only noticed a few miles of tailwind but still got my PR. Didn't mind the double loop at all. The second time was less "social" but very enjoyable. I recommend this run to all levels. Runway area was very peaceful - the base seemed pretty calm which was perfect for us because only a handful of vehicles shared the roads. Perhaps the restroom at Mile 6-7 could be around 4-5 where the runway is all there is, and leave the other where it is (10-11). Also, more people might wait for awards if there were some more things to do in the finish hangar. Music, feedback with race coordinators, and more food would be nice. At FL Gulf Beaches last Jan. there was warm red beans & rice, which people raved about. The local running club could have a display, too. It was great seeing a fellow runner complete his 50 states and it was also great playing cat-&-mouse with the one in the gray sweats (he helped me get that PR). That's the best part of marathons for me... all the dynamics of the people. Overall, I sure enjoyed this run and look forward to the next time! (Maybe I'll hear those odd sounds by the yellow wooden bridge again....) | |
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R. M. from Maryland
(1/17/2006)
"Very Windy!!! Nice small race." (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 Apparently, there was a wind storm throughout the East Coast on Saturday, 1/14/06. Winds were 22 mph from the NW with gusts up to 40 mph. The course is oriented in a NW-SE loop. The course is two 13-mile loops. Miles 0-6 (and 13-19) were NW into the wind; that slowed everybody down. Miles 7-9 (and 20-22) were SE and downwind. Those stretches were fast and enjoyable. The bad news was after mile 11 (and 24) where the wind felt like 40 mph in your face. The finish was also uphill and into the wind. My race time was slow, but the race was enjoyable. Organization was great: "Package pick-up on race day only" worked out quite well - there was no problems with that. Indoor bathroom facilities with running water before the race - a big plus. No lines if you knew where to go. Since it's on an air force base, there're more volunteers than spectators. I felt sorry for that poor volunteer out there by himself on mile 7. Because it's a small race, there are no digital timers. Volunteers at each mile (or 2) read off your time as you pass. Water, Powerade, and oranges every 2nd mile. Small field - I saw no other runner between miles 16-19. The only spectators were at mile 13 and 26. Finally, the cities of Macon and Warner Robins are very friendly, and they treated the runners very well. | |
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G. D. from West Point, New York
(1/15/2006)
"Good course, great hospitality!" (about: 2006)
4-5 previous marathons
| 2 Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 I've run this marathon twice and it has captured my heart. The small field and unique setting make it seem like a training run with a couple hundred of your closest friends. The volunteers are wonderful. | |
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D. C. from Atlanta, GA
(1/15/2006)
 "Highly efficient marathon" (about: 2006)
First Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 Uniformed service members (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, NOAA) will feel right at home here. All the basics are covered very well, from registration through race through post-race awards. Similarly, there are not many "extras" along the way with regard to comforts, fans, etc. But if your goal is to succeed on your mission (oops, I mean RACE), this is a great one to do. Pros: 1. Efficient organization. 2. Flat course. 3. Great volunteers. 4. Awards (beyond the medal) for just about everyone, it seemed. 5. No 'mob scene' at any point in the event - this is a very small race. 6. Town businesses are very supportive. Cons: 1. It really is small - be prepared to run much of it without fans or even other runners. 2. I've been on many, many bases, and Robins is one of the least attractive. This is particularly surprising, since it is Air Force (they usually have the fanciest bases of any of the services). 3. Wind! Of course, this will be different each year, but in 2006 we had steady winds of 25 mph with gusts over 40. Smaller runners had to attach weights to themselves to keep them on the ground. Bottom line: Small, flat but exposed (to wind) course, good organization, very plain setting. Good for the self-motivated; also good for uniformed service members wanting to feel "at home." |
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