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Museum of Aviation Foundation Marathon Runner Comments

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Course Rating Course 4.1 
 
Oranization Rating Organization 4.3 
 
Spectator Rating Spectators 2.6 
 
 
Number of comments: 75 [displaying comments 71 to 75]
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A Runner from New Jersey (2/11/2002)
"Below Average Marathon - Not Worth the Trip to GA" (about: 2002)


COURSE: 2  ORGANIZATION: 1  FANS: 2


This was my 51st marathon or ultra and my 24th state.

The race organization left much to be desired. First, they ran out of water at the first three aid stations. This meant that many runners ran for an hour or more with no water. Later on in the first lap there was water, but no cups. On the second lap I found no Gatorade at any aid station. Although there was water at every aid station the second time around, they still had no cups at some of them.

The course, two laps around the Robins Air Force Base, was not really that interesting. Since there was no race photographer, anyone who looks forward to a photo as a souvenir of their effort, did not get one. The post race food that I found was disappointing, consisting mainly of cake, cookies, etc., and some fruit. I wonder what my $35 entry fee paid for. Certainly not traffic control or food.

Although everyone associated with the race was very nice, I would discourage anyone from making a special trip to Georgia in order to run it.
 

A Runner from Forsyth, Georgia (1/20/2002)
"One major flaw" (about: 2002)


COURSE: 4  ORGANIZATION: 3  FANS: 1


There was no Gatorade in the second loop of the marathon (they ran out). No one got Gatorade the last half. I do not use gels or energy bars, so I rely on sports drinks for energy. I winded up running 13 minutes slower than my last marathon.

Otherwise, the race was very well organized, and the course was marked very well.
 

The preacher from Booneville, MS (8/11/2001)
"Great for a double-loop military base." (about: 2001)


COURSE: 4  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


I really enjoyed this race. The weather was a little cool, but it was just right for marathoning. This is mostly a flat course, and the roads were nice to run on. I'll definitely be back for another run next year!
 

A Runner from Bonaire, Georgia (1/16/2001)
"Nice Course, Southern Hospitality" (about: 2000)


COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


Nice double loop course. Very scenic. Pretty flat except for one hill as you exit the swamp and go up the hill to the golf course. Other minor hills. Nice woods and lakes.
 

A Runner from Wisconsin (12/13/2000)
"Nice Small Marathon" (about: 2000)


COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 3


The race is run on the Air Base. Limited traffic to contend with. Limited spectators. The course is a double loop, would do it again. Very nice awards party.
 

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