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Cellcom Green Bay Marathon & Half Marathon, Relays, 5K

Green Bay, WI USA

May 19, 2024

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Address:	Cellcom Green Bay Marathon 211 N. Broadway Suite 104 Green Bay, WI 54303 USA
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Course 4.3

Organization 4.4

Spectators 4.0

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J. S. from Downers Grove, IL (5/22/2023) "Small Town Race without the Small Town Charm" (about: 2023) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Green Bay Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 1 Pros: - Volunteers were fabulous. Well prepared and cheered us runners on. Local police manning traffic were diligent and kept us safe on the roads. - Expo was in & out. - Finisher medal was a cool design with the outline of the state. - Course map on MapMyRun. I was able to export & re-import into Strava, which was useful. Cons: - Warm water at the finish. By the end of the marathon, it was into the 70s and no cold water in sight. Please stock with ice next time. I ended up skipping water altogether until I got to the hotel. - Minimal spectators. Those that did show up, thank you for cheering us on. - Minimal promotion. This race would benefit from a better social media presence. Engage your runners to get them excited about the event. Engage the town to get them out on the streets to cheer us on. Green Bay seems like a great city and the race doesn't do anything to showcase what makes the town worthwhile. - Hate to say it, but Lambaeu Field was totally underwhelming. Cool to run around the field but they need to blast the music, put the runners on the jumbo tron, maybe get some Packers out there for high fives. It was just a jog through an empty stadium, no spectacle. Total missed opportunity. Appreciative of the supporters that were out but don't think I'll run this one again unless there are some improvements.
k. v. from Michigan (2/6/2020) "very uncooperative management" (about: 2019) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Green Bay Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 5 I did sign up for full marathon in 2019. Unfortunately, it rained overnight and next day morning the full marathon was cancelled, keeping only half marathon open. There was some water on marathon race track in second half of the course. There were good suggestions to keep keep full marathon on as well by having two laps on half marathon course, however, the management was very adamant and never considered our suggestion. The crown was very good and it was thrilling to run through the foot ball stadium, however, I wouldn't recommend to everyone before signing up for this event
C. B. from Missouri (5/24/2018) "Great event. Stadium too congested" (about: 2018) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Green Bay Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 Ran this as my Wisconsin race, overall I really enjoyed it. The weather was near perfect, which helped. My thoughts: - I liked the course. It highlighted some very nice areas and the Fox River trail was lovely. Aid stations were plentiful and Gu was available at 3 points. - Crowd support was spotty. Some areas were filled with people, other neighborhoods were ghost towns. I'd heard the half was better supported, however. - There are loads of hotels near Lambeau, as well as ample parking. Traveling in/out was a breeze. - Free beer and brats at the finish. I grabbed one of each and enjoyed them in the Lambeau bleachers while watching the runners come through. - The half starts an hour after the full. That made the start fantastic: no bathroom lines, and you could clearly hear instructions. However..... - The big problem with this race is the congestion inside Lambeau Field around mile 26. Thankfully I went into this race knowing I wouldn't be trying for a PR or BQ, but if I was....yikes. Last point: To anyone reading this: Please, please, please stay to the right and put away your headphones when you're running through congested areas. I yelled out 'on your left' so many times I lost count. And I did have to physically push my way past several people who were oblivious to the marathoners making their way through. All that said, I did enjoy this race. People were wonderful, it was well organized, and the course was flat and scenic. Just bank some time before heading into the stadium. As a football fan, Lambeau is a must see.
B. R. from Chicago (5/26/2017) "Pretty Darn Good Race - 1 Hugh Flaw" (about: 2017) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Green Bay Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 Pretty darn good race: - Excellent water stations - more than I have ever seen - Didn't care for color of shirt, but it is a nice quality Asics shirt - Having access to inside of stadium on a raining morning really bonus - Hotels were not outrageously priced And now the flaw. The half marathon started 1 hour after the full - this made the finish very very very congested. I LOVE half marathoners, but after running 26 miles I was in no mood to weave in and out of people 3 wide. I was looking forward to the stadium finish, but I could not enjoy it because there were so many runners. I felt like a jerk yelling 'excuse me' and to your 'left,' but I was trying for a specific goal. All runners should be able to enjoy the finish. Would be much better if they started half and full runners at the same time. In the end, fast and flat course and managed a BQ.
Wayne Wright from Palmdale, California USA (7/5/2016) "Not Just for Cheeseheads" (about: 2016) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Green Bay Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 INTRODUCTION: I am a race-walker with a median marathon completion time of 5:17:21. The Cellcom Green Bay Marathon was my thirty-ninth 26.2-miler accomplished. COURSE: It was going to be a warm day for a marathon: weather conditions at start time were 58 degrees, 78 percent relative humidity, fair, and wind from the NE at 7 mph. We started the first of five similar-distanced segments on this mostly flat course on Lombardi Avenue, adjacent to Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers football team, heading east. Having just passed the National Railroad Museum at mile 2, we were running parallel to the west bank of the Fox River, heading south on South Broadway Street in the village of Ashwaubenon. Later on, between miles 3 and 4, South Broadway Street turned into Fort Howard Drive when we entered into the city of DePere. We soon turned eastward and crossed over the Fox River between miles 5 and 6. The second segment led us through downtown DePere and some of its historic neighborhoods, where we benefitted from the shade provided by the tree-lined avenues. Upon reaching the newer neighborhoods to the south, we became exposed to the sun and warmer temperatures. At mile 10, we reached our southernmost point of the course before entering the Fox River Trail. The third segment, a six-plus mile trek on the paved Fox River Trail from south (DePere) to north (Green Bay by way of Allouez), was by far the most scenic and quietest of the course. Once again we benefitted from the shade provided by the trees overhead, and occasionally we not only had glimpses of the Fox River, but also our ultimate destination, Lambeau Field, to the northwest. Upon leaving the Fox River Trail near mile 16.5, we began our fourth segment headed east on a slight incline up Crooks Street to its dead end at the East River Trail, heading north until reaching East High School, home of the original Green Bay Packers stadium, City Field, where we took a lap on its track before heading west at mile 19. (Can you imagine NFL games being played at a high school? Such was the case for the Packers until 1956.) We entered downtown Green Bay, passing by city hall at mile 20, before one final riverside pass and then crossing back over the Fox River before mile 21. Our final segment, upon disembarking the Dousman Street bridge, took us past the train depot where the Packers once began and completed their road trips. It is now home of the Titletown Brewing Company. (Try the Mac and Cheese Pizza and the Dark Helmet Schwarzbier for a unique carbohydrate-loading pre-marathon dinner.) We then generally headed south and west to our ultimate destination. When we reached Lambeau Field near the 25.5 mile mark, we were obliged to take our well-earned victory lap around the perimeter of the football field before crossing the finish line just outside the stadium. Weather conditions at finish time were 74 degrees, 40 percent relative humidity, fair, and wind from the SE at 6 mph. ORGANIZATION: Well organized expo situated inside the Lambeau Field Atrium. While there, consider taking one of the two Lambeau Field Stadium Tours; doing so will help you get a better idea of what this town and marathon is all about. Good course and traffic support until reaching the final segment of the race on the west side of town, where we started having to look out for automobiles being driven on the course, apparently with the blessing of the local police. After six hours, when race conditions turned red, the cops abandoned the busy Gross Avenue intersection at Lombardi Avenue just past mile 24. Tortoise runners were obliged to wait until the traffic light turned green for them to continue on with their marathon. SPECTATORS: Average for a marathon of this size; no bands performed on the race course. CONCLUSION: With an estimated 2015 population of 105,207; this 283rd largest city in the United States would be as anonymous as similar sized Tyler, Texas or Lakeland, Florida but for one thing. Because it is home to the only non-profit, community owned US major league professional sport franchise, one that has endured against significant odds in its 97 year history, it is a city that is like no other, and The Cellcom, as the locals call it, gives us the opportunity to appreciate what it is all about.
T. R. from Virginia Beach, VA (5/24/2016) "Fun race at iconic venue" (about: 2016) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Green Bay Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Course is fairly flat, no real hills just a few slight uphill grades. Expo, start and finish are held at the stadium which if you are GB Packers fan is great. Ran with a pace group and the two pacers were very helpful with course tips and they kept our spirits up the whole race. Lots of aid stations about every 1 and 1/2 miles. It got quite warm at the end but the aid stations were well placed. Stayed at one of the recommended hotels and used the bus provided. Getting to the race was fine, but the driver of our bus getting back didn't follow the published schedule so we ended up using Uber to get back to the hotel.
T. J. from iowa (9/28/2015) "wonderful spirit in Green Bay" (about: 2015) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Green Bay Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 On a hot, humid day, the volunteers and spectators made it worth running through the heat. The course is almost completely flat and the scenery is diverse, with a range of residential, riverfront, and industrial settings. Just when things start to get a little boring, the Packer stadiums (old and new) add spice to the race. I'm a lifelong Chicago Bears fan, but even I stayed motivated knowing that a lap around Lambeau awaited me near the end of the race. The spectators weren't huge in number, but they made up for it in spirit and creativity. The motivational signs were wonderful and funny and keg beer was available at two different private houses along the course (way to go, Green Bay). Excellent logistics (parking and packet-pick-up are a breeze). Of the six marathons I've run, Green Bay is my favorite. This marathon really was fun.
R. R. from Houston, Texas (5/19/2015) "Perfect logistics and Lambeau field" (about: 2015) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Green Bay Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Exemplary logistics in every way. Plenty of gatorade/water on the course and three well staffed gu points helped with a hot/humid day. Corral system worked well. Lambeau field focal point a real plus. Food was plentiful and no wait, usually the half marathoners pick it pretty clean. Course was pretty flat with a few long but not steep sections. I thought there would be more spectators given the good weather but they were very enthusiastic. The only negative to me was the finisher shirt. I was looking for a Green Bay Packer green & gold shirt in line with the city known for its NFL team and the Lambeau Field venue. But maroon??
T. L. from Minneapolis, MN (6/25/2014) "Smaller than I expected" (about: 2014) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Green Bay Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 I got a fever the night before this race and started anyway, then had to drop out at mile 14. This wasn't the fault of the race, of course, but it means I saw how their medical was organized and also saw the race in progress. The course is good - it's pretty flat but it's along the Fox River so there are some rolling hills and a couple river crossings to keep it from getting too monotonous. There's a lot of concrete - more than I expected and more than I'd like. A long stretch of the race is on a paved recreation trail, which is very nice and scenic, as well as a welcome break for the feet. Crowd support is excellent - the course is lined with spectators in the city parts, and there are big pockets of fans cheering along the trail part. The race is much smaller than I expected - it certainly felt much smaller than Fargo, for example, which I thought was a comparable race. My pace of 7:10 meant that I spent most of the time until I dropped out running with just a couple other people around me, and there were stretches where I was by myself. The fastest pacer was only 3:15, and my pace is generally a mid-pack pace at other races. I think the focus - and participation - is mostly at the half marathon. Aid stations have powerade then water, which is a must for me since I like to take a small amount of carb but wash its stickiness out. To the meat though: with a fever the night before, my race was undermined and I hit the wall at mile 13, dropping rather than suffering a death march at mile 14. This is the only race of any length I've dropped out of, and it hit me really hard. On the good side, the medical staff at mile 14 were phenomenal, getting me hydrated and carbed, talking me through what had just happened, and keeping me warm during the LONG wait for the shuttle to the finish. On the bad side, the shuttle took over an HOUR to get me, while I sat there getting colder and colder, to the worry of the medical staff who were watching me. When the shuttle finally came, it dropped me and its other two passengers on the wrong side of the racers passing mile 25, and gave us the wrong directions. We ended up walking the last mile of the course, crossing the finish line. Oddly enough, even though I was scanned as 'DNF' by the medical staff at mile 14, the race still claims I finished, based on my crossing of the finish line. So they have some organizational issues there. Finally, my wife says that other than the excellent on-course medical staff letting me call her with their phones, she wouldn't have been able to find out what had happened since the medical tent at the end kept sending her away and refusing to tell her anything. Apparently their electronic system for reporting medical issues wasn't quite synced with the staff. All in all, I may choose to try this course again when I'm not sick, but it struck me as a good, but not a destination, marathon.
T. K. from Cincinnati, OH (5/21/2014) "Great Wisconsin Choice for 50 Stater!" (about: 2014) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Green Bay Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Top 10 Reasons to Run Green Bay: 1) Mile 25.7 is a lap inside Lambeau Field 2) Easy pre and post race logistics - parking, reuniting with family. Family gets to watch you run your Lambeau Lap from the stands. 3) Pancake flat course 4) Expo in atrium of Lambeau Field 5) Miles 10-16 are on a beautiful, scenic river bike trail 6) To bear witness to the fact that THE tallest structure in all of Green Bay is, of course,...Lambeau Field 7) Awesome Finisher's Medal - a 3 dimensional football that spins! 8) A lap around City Field the 1950's home of the Packers 9) More GU than I've ever been offered in a marathon! 10) Although you may not feel up to it at Mile 25.7, you can certainly attempt a Lambeau Leap into your adoring fan's arms - but occuring as it were at Mile 25.7, the maximum vertical most of could muster was only about 2 inches!

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J. S. from Downers Grove, IL (5/22/2023) "Small Town Race without the Small Town Charm" (about: 2023) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Green Bay Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 1 Pros: - Volunteers were fabulous. Well prepared and cheered us runners on. Local police manning traffic were diligent and kept us safe on the roads. - Expo was in & out. - Finisher medal was a cool design with the outline of the state. - Course map on MapMyRun. I was able to export & re-import into Strava, which was useful. Cons: - Warm water at the finish. By the end of the marathon, it was into the 70s and no cold water in sight. Please stock with ice next time. I ended up skipping water altogether until I got to the hotel. - Minimal spectators. Those that did show up, thank you for cheering us on. - Minimal promotion. This race would benefit from a better social media presence. Engage your runners to get them excited about the event. Engage the town to get them out on the streets to cheer us on. Green Bay seems like a great city and the race doesn't do anything to showcase what makes the town worthwhile. - Hate to say it, but Lambaeu Field was totally underwhelming. Cool to run around the field but they need to blast the music, put the runners on the jumbo tron, maybe get some Packers out there for high fives. It was just a jog through an empty stadium, no spectacle. Total missed opportunity. Appreciative of the supporters that were out but don't think I'll run this one again unless there are some improvements.
k. v. from Michigan (2/6/2020) "very uncooperative management" (about: 2019) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Green Bay Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 5 I did sign up for full marathon in 2019. Unfortunately, it rained overnight and next day morning the full marathon was cancelled, keeping only half marathon open. There was some water on marathon race track in second half of the course. There were good suggestions to keep keep full marathon on as well by having two laps on half marathon course, however, the management was very adamant and never considered our suggestion. The crown was very good and it was thrilling to run through the foot ball stadium, however, I wouldn't recommend to everyone before signing up for this event
C. B. from Missouri (5/24/2018) "Great event. Stadium too congested" (about: 2018) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Green Bay Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 Ran this as my Wisconsin race, overall I really enjoyed it. The weather was near perfect, which helped. My thoughts: - I liked the course. It highlighted some very nice areas and the Fox River trail was lovely. Aid stations were plentiful and Gu was available at 3 points. - Crowd support was spotty. Some areas were filled with people, other neighborhoods were ghost towns. I'd heard the half was better supported, however. - There are loads of hotels near Lambeau, as well as ample parking. Traveling in/out was a breeze. - Free beer and brats at the finish. I grabbed one of each and enjoyed them in the Lambeau bleachers while watching the runners come through. - The half starts an hour after the full. That made the start fantastic: no bathroom lines, and you could clearly hear instructions. However..... - The big problem with this race is the congestion inside Lambeau Field around mile 26. Thankfully I went into this race knowing I wouldn't be trying for a PR or BQ, but if I was....yikes. Last point: To anyone reading this: Please, please, please stay to the right and put away your headphones when you're running through congested areas. I yelled out 'on your left' so many times I lost count. And I did have to physically push my way past several people who were oblivious to the marathoners making their way through. All that said, I did enjoy this race. People were wonderful, it was well organized, and the course was flat and scenic. Just bank some time before heading into the stadium. As a football fan, Lambeau is a must see.
B. R. from Chicago (5/26/2017) "Pretty Darn Good Race - 1 Hugh Flaw" (about: 2017) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Green Bay Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 Pretty darn good race: - Excellent water stations - more than I have ever seen - Didn't care for color of shirt, but it is a nice quality Asics shirt - Having access to inside of stadium on a raining morning really bonus - Hotels were not outrageously priced And now the flaw. The half marathon started 1 hour after the full - this made the finish very very very congested. I LOVE half marathoners, but after running 26 miles I was in no mood to weave in and out of people 3 wide. I was looking forward to the stadium finish, but I could not enjoy it because there were so many runners. I felt like a jerk yelling 'excuse me' and to your 'left,' but I was trying for a specific goal. All runners should be able to enjoy the finish. Would be much better if they started half and full runners at the same time. In the end, fast and flat course and managed a BQ.
Wayne Wright from Palmdale, California USA (7/5/2016) "Not Just for Cheeseheads" (about: 2016) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Green Bay Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 INTRODUCTION: I am a race-walker with a median marathon completion time of 5:17:21. The Cellcom Green Bay Marathon was my thirty-ninth 26.2-miler accomplished. COURSE: It was going to be a warm day for a marathon: weather conditions at start time were 58 degrees, 78 percent relative humidity, fair, and wind from the NE at 7 mph. We started the first of five similar-distanced segments on this mostly flat course on Lombardi Avenue, adjacent to Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers football team, heading east. Having just passed the National Railroad Museum at mile 2, we were running parallel to the west bank of the Fox River, heading south on South Broadway Street in the village of Ashwaubenon. Later on, between miles 3 and 4, South Broadway Street turned into Fort Howard Drive when we entered into the city of DePere. We soon turned eastward and crossed over the Fox River between miles 5 and 6. The second segment led us through downtown DePere and some of its historic neighborhoods, where we benefitted from the shade provided by the tree-lined avenues. Upon reaching the newer neighborhoods to the south, we became exposed to the sun and warmer temperatures. At mile 10, we reached our southernmost point of the course before entering the Fox River Trail. The third segment, a six-plus mile trek on the paved Fox River Trail from south (DePere) to north (Green Bay by way of Allouez), was by far the most scenic and quietest of the course. Once again we benefitted from the shade provided by the trees overhead, and occasionally we not only had glimpses of the Fox River, but also our ultimate destination, Lambeau Field, to the northwest. Upon leaving the Fox River Trail near mile 16.5, we began our fourth segment headed east on a slight incline up Crooks Street to its dead end at the East River Trail, heading north until reaching East High School, home of the original Green Bay Packers stadium, City Field, where we took a lap on its track before heading west at mile 19. (Can you imagine NFL games being played at a high school? Such was the case for the Packers until 1956.) We entered downtown Green Bay, passing by city hall at mile 20, before one final riverside pass and then crossing back over the Fox River before mile 21. Our final segment, upon disembarking the Dousman Street bridge, took us past the train depot where the Packers once began and completed their road trips. It is now home of the Titletown Brewing Company. (Try the Mac and Cheese Pizza and the Dark Helmet Schwarzbier for a unique carbohydrate-loading pre-marathon dinner.) We then generally headed south and west to our ultimate destination. When we reached Lambeau Field near the 25.5 mile mark, we were obliged to take our well-earned victory lap around the perimeter of the football field before crossing the finish line just outside the stadium. Weather conditions at finish time were 74 degrees, 40 percent relative humidity, fair, and wind from the SE at 6 mph. ORGANIZATION: Well organized expo situated inside the Lambeau Field Atrium. While there, consider taking one of the two Lambeau Field Stadium Tours; doing so will help you get a better idea of what this town and marathon is all about. Good course and traffic support until reaching the final segment of the race on the west side of town, where we started having to look out for automobiles being driven on the course, apparently with the blessing of the local police. After six hours, when race conditions turned red, the cops abandoned the busy Gross Avenue intersection at Lombardi Avenue just past mile 24. Tortoise runners were obliged to wait until the traffic light turned green for them to continue on with their marathon. SPECTATORS: Average for a marathon of this size; no bands performed on the race course. CONCLUSION: With an estimated 2015 population of 105,207; this 283rd largest city in the United States would be as anonymous as similar sized Tyler, Texas or Lakeland, Florida but for one thing. Because it is home to the only non-profit, community owned US major league professional sport franchise, one that has endured against significant odds in its 97 year history, it is a city that is like no other, and The Cellcom, as the locals call it, gives us the opportunity to appreciate what it is all about.
T. R. from Virginia Beach, VA (5/24/2016) "Fun race at iconic venue" (about: 2016) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Green Bay Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Course is fairly flat, no real hills just a few slight uphill grades. Expo, start and finish are held at the stadium which if you are GB Packers fan is great. Ran with a pace group and the two pacers were very helpful with course tips and they kept our spirits up the whole race. Lots of aid stations about every 1 and 1/2 miles. It got quite warm at the end but the aid stations were well placed. Stayed at one of the recommended hotels and used the bus provided. Getting to the race was fine, but the driver of our bus getting back didn't follow the published schedule so we ended up using Uber to get back to the hotel.
T. J. from iowa (9/28/2015) "wonderful spirit in Green Bay" (about: 2015) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Green Bay Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 On a hot, humid day, the volunteers and spectators made it worth running through the heat. The course is almost completely flat and the scenery is diverse, with a range of residential, riverfront, and industrial settings. Just when things start to get a little boring, the Packer stadiums (old and new) add spice to the race. I'm a lifelong Chicago Bears fan, but even I stayed motivated knowing that a lap around Lambeau awaited me near the end of the race. The spectators weren't huge in number, but they made up for it in spirit and creativity. The motivational signs were wonderful and funny and keg beer was available at two different private houses along the course (way to go, Green Bay). Excellent logistics (parking and packet-pick-up are a breeze). Of the six marathons I've run, Green Bay is my favorite. This marathon really was fun.
R. R. from Houston, Texas (5/19/2015) "Perfect logistics and Lambeau field" (about: 2015) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Green Bay Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Exemplary logistics in every way. Plenty of gatorade/water on the course and three well staffed gu points helped with a hot/humid day. Corral system worked well. Lambeau field focal point a real plus. Food was plentiful and no wait, usually the half marathoners pick it pretty clean. Course was pretty flat with a few long but not steep sections. I thought there would be more spectators given the good weather but they were very enthusiastic. The only negative to me was the finisher shirt. I was looking for a Green Bay Packer green & gold shirt in line with the city known for its NFL team and the Lambeau Field venue. But maroon??
T. L. from Minneapolis, MN (6/25/2014) "Smaller than I expected" (about: 2014) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Green Bay Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 I got a fever the night before this race and started anyway, then had to drop out at mile 14. This wasn't the fault of the race, of course, but it means I saw how their medical was organized and also saw the race in progress. The course is good - it's pretty flat but it's along the Fox River so there are some rolling hills and a couple river crossings to keep it from getting too monotonous. There's a lot of concrete - more than I expected and more than I'd like. A long stretch of the race is on a paved recreation trail, which is very nice and scenic, as well as a welcome break for the feet. Crowd support is excellent - the course is lined with spectators in the city parts, and there are big pockets of fans cheering along the trail part. The race is much smaller than I expected - it certainly felt much smaller than Fargo, for example, which I thought was a comparable race. My pace of 7:10 meant that I spent most of the time until I dropped out running with just a couple other people around me, and there were stretches where I was by myself. The fastest pacer was only 3:15, and my pace is generally a mid-pack pace at other races. I think the focus - and participation - is mostly at the half marathon. Aid stations have powerade then water, which is a must for me since I like to take a small amount of carb but wash its stickiness out. To the meat though: with a fever the night before, my race was undermined and I hit the wall at mile 13, dropping rather than suffering a death march at mile 14. This is the only race of any length I've dropped out of, and it hit me really hard. On the good side, the medical staff at mile 14 were phenomenal, getting me hydrated and carbed, talking me through what had just happened, and keeping me warm during the LONG wait for the shuttle to the finish. On the bad side, the shuttle took over an HOUR to get me, while I sat there getting colder and colder, to the worry of the medical staff who were watching me. When the shuttle finally came, it dropped me and its other two passengers on the wrong side of the racers passing mile 25, and gave us the wrong directions. We ended up walking the last mile of the course, crossing the finish line. Oddly enough, even though I was scanned as 'DNF' by the medical staff at mile 14, the race still claims I finished, based on my crossing of the finish line. So they have some organizational issues there. Finally, my wife says that other than the excellent on-course medical staff letting me call her with their phones, she wouldn't have been able to find out what had happened since the medical tent at the end kept sending her away and refusing to tell her anything. Apparently their electronic system for reporting medical issues wasn't quite synced with the staff. All in all, I may choose to try this course again when I'm not sick, but it struck me as a good, but not a destination, marathon.
T. K. from Cincinnati, OH (5/21/2014) "Great Wisconsin Choice for 50 Stater!" (about: 2014) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Green Bay Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Top 10 Reasons to Run Green Bay: 1) Mile 25.7 is a lap inside Lambeau Field 2) Easy pre and post race logistics - parking, reuniting with family. Family gets to watch you run your Lambeau Lap from the stands. 3) Pancake flat course 4) Expo in atrium of Lambeau Field 5) Miles 10-16 are on a beautiful, scenic river bike trail 6) To bear witness to the fact that THE tallest structure in all of Green Bay is, of course,...Lambeau Field 7) Awesome Finisher's Medal - a 3 dimensional football that spins! 8) A lap around City Field the 1950's home of the Packers 9) More GU than I've ever been offered in a marathon! 10) Although you may not feel up to it at Mile 25.7, you can certainly attempt a Lambeau Leap into your adoring fan's arms - but occuring as it were at Mile 25.7, the maximum vertical most of could muster was only about 2 inches!

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