Marathon Details - St. Croix International Marathon

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St. Croix International Marathon & Half-Marathon, Marathon Relay

St. Croix, Virgin Islands (U.S.)

December 14, 2014

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Contact

Name:	Wallace Williams
Address:	The Virgin Islands Pace Runners P.O.Box 222720 Christiansted, St.Croix, Virgin Islands 00822
Phone Number:	1-340-643-2557
Fax Number:	340-692-5305
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Reviews

Course 3.8

Organization 4.0

Spectators 2.3

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Number of comments: 4

B. P. from California (12/22/2015) "Amazing course and people" (about: 2015) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 St. Croix International Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was a great experience and probably my favorite marathon I have ever done. We were able to get a course drive-through preview the day before the race and scope out the island. The race start was literally down the stairs from our hotel, which made getting up at 5 AM to beat the heat that much easier. There were only about two dozen marathoners from all over the world, so it was fun to tag along with different people at different points during the race. The entire course was on pavement and started through the town. We then wound through a jungle-covered area where you could hear the animal and bug noises all around you. It was close to pitch black at times, but a headlight or cell phone light was enough to get through (there was only an occasional car that would come by). The course then continued around some hills and bluffs overlooking the ocean, and because the race started early enough we were able to catch the sun rise over the ocean. The volunteers were helpful and had plenty of cold water and gatorade at aid stations every ~3 miles. At the end, we were given medals, a certificate, and a plaque, along with our marathon T shirt. I really couldn't imagine a better race if you are into more low-key events.
Guy Klarfeld from New York, USA (12/8/2010) "Hidden Gem" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 St. Croix International Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 This is a small, certified, pancake-flat marathon - with 21 participants in the full. In fact, there were more course marshals and volunteers than runners. Honestly, I have no complaints, as everything about the race was well organized and it is clear that the RD was well prepared and willing to make last-minute changes. I even enjoyed the out-and-back sections. The race started in the middle of the night to prevent runners from having to run in the hot sun. Every runner had at least one support vehicle to escort them through the dark roads. Runners were escorted by a contingency of ATVs, cyclists and police cruisers. The volunteers were great and went out of the way to ensure that any requests (from PowerBars, to water) were met. The expo was small, but it was followed by a guided tour of the course (this is a must for those not familiar with the course!). Bonus: The marathon partners with American Airlines and local hotels to give you great deals! (The race was practically free considering the price breaks I got on airfare and hotels.)
Vincent Nunes from St Thomas (12/9/2009) "Flat and fun, though I got lost" (about: 2009) 11-50 previous marathons COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 1 Fun marathon to do. There was great scenery, but not much help in assisting with directions. I got lost twice and had to slow down to wait for a runner to show me where to go at the end of race. That runner ended up winning my age group....
ARCADI ALIBES from Barcelona, Catalonia. (1/12/2008) "A very special marathon" (about: 2008) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 St. Croix International Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 I had never run a marathon on the first of January. I had never run a marathon at 5am. Due to all of this, it is a very special marathon, but I liked it a lot. The St. Croix island is very beautiful, and a large part of the marathon track is by the sea-side. The worst thing about this marathon is that it is very lonely. Because there are so few runners, you're always very alone. In addition, there is no public. The island is very small and everyone is sleeping after New Year's Eve night.

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B. P. from California (12/22/2015) "Amazing course and people" (about: 2015) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 St. Croix International Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was a great experience and probably my favorite marathon I have ever done. We were able to get a course drive-through preview the day before the race and scope out the island. The race start was literally down the stairs from our hotel, which made getting up at 5 AM to beat the heat that much easier. There were only about two dozen marathoners from all over the world, so it was fun to tag along with different people at different points during the race. The entire course was on pavement and started through the town. We then wound through a jungle-covered area where you could hear the animal and bug noises all around you. It was close to pitch black at times, but a headlight or cell phone light was enough to get through (there was only an occasional car that would come by). The course then continued around some hills and bluffs overlooking the ocean, and because the race started early enough we were able to catch the sun rise over the ocean. The volunteers were helpful and had plenty of cold water and gatorade at aid stations every ~3 miles. At the end, we were given medals, a certificate, and a plaque, along with our marathon T shirt. I really couldn't imagine a better race if you are into more low-key events.
Guy Klarfeld from New York, USA (12/8/2010) "Hidden Gem" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 St. Croix International Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 This is a small, certified, pancake-flat marathon - with 21 participants in the full. In fact, there were more course marshals and volunteers than runners. Honestly, I have no complaints, as everything about the race was well organized and it is clear that the RD was well prepared and willing to make last-minute changes. I even enjoyed the out-and-back sections. The race started in the middle of the night to prevent runners from having to run in the hot sun. Every runner had at least one support vehicle to escort them through the dark roads. Runners were escorted by a contingency of ATVs, cyclists and police cruisers. The volunteers were great and went out of the way to ensure that any requests (from PowerBars, to water) were met. The expo was small, but it was followed by a guided tour of the course (this is a must for those not familiar with the course!). Bonus: The marathon partners with American Airlines and local hotels to give you great deals! (The race was practically free considering the price breaks I got on airfare and hotels.)
Vincent Nunes from St Thomas (12/9/2009) "Flat and fun, though I got lost" (about: 2009) 11-50 previous marathons COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 1 Fun marathon to do. There was great scenery, but not much help in assisting with directions. I got lost twice and had to slow down to wait for a runner to show me where to go at the end of race. That runner ended up winning my age group....
ARCADI ALIBES from Barcelona, Catalonia. (1/12/2008) "A very special marathon" (about: 2008) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 St. Croix International Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 I had never run a marathon on the first of January. I had never run a marathon at 5am. Due to all of this, it is a very special marathon, but I liked it a lot. The St. Croix island is very beautiful, and a large part of the marathon track is by the sea-side. The worst thing about this marathon is that it is very lonely. Because there are so few runners, you're always very alone. In addition, there is no public. The island is very small and everyone is sleeping after New Year's Eve night.

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Marathon Details - St. Croix International Marathon