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Montana Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.0 
Organization 4.5 
Spectators 2.7
Number of comments: 34 [displaying comments 31 to 34]
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A Runner from New Hampshire, USA
(12/19/2002)
 "Well Organized Race" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 This race was very well organized from packet pickup to post race activities. The shirt was the best one I have gotten, an actual microfiber running shirt as opposed to another cotton Tshirt. The elevation decline is a little distorted because most of it comes over three long downhill stretches. The course also starts with 3 1/2 miles of dirt road which was easy to run on but the race director should look into controlling the amount of traffic on that part of the course because cars and buses kicked up a lot of dust. If you don't like running alone for large stretches or need a lot of spectators, this is not the race for you. | |
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A Runner from Houston, TX
(10/10/2002)
 "Excellent downhill course, great people" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 The race management and volunteers could not have been friendlier. The downhill course, cool morning, and light breeze made for an enjoyable marathon. The pasta party was a great value where runners could meet old friends or make new ones. My wife and I made the front page of the newpaper and John Standish sent us a copy to make sure we had seen it. | |
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A Runner from Bridgeport, West Virginia
(9/18/2002)
 "For a small marathon it doesn't get any better." (about: 2002)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 As a 50 state marathoner on my second round of the states, I rank this race my favorite. The course is easy to follow and the scenery is wonderful. The YMCA staff and Director Bill work hard and are the most dedicated people. The pasta dinner is a good value for the money and everyone is very friendly. The whole logistics of travel, accommodations and race are great. This is Big Sky Country with a race organization with a Big Heart! | |
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A Runner from Montana
(9/21/2001)
"Marathoning in Montana" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 First of all, the organizers of the race do an excellent job with the limited resources they have to work with. Water stop support was excellent. Could have used a porta potty every two miles during the first half of the race instead of every three miles. Sport drink provided at waterstops (Gatorade I believe) was too strong causing an upset stomach. Better off mixing a little weak than too strong. The overall elevation drop of 1000 feet over the entire course is deceiving since much of the loss comes in a few hills near the middle of the race. The course is good until you get into town. Rimrock Road is very narrow with the cars not willing to give you a great deal of room. Once you turn up Polly for the last 5 miles of the race, the pitch to the road is very sloped on the sides causing your stride to change at a time when you are definitely fatigued. The idea of finishing the race on the track in the stadium is a good idea. More crowd support would be nice from the local community. For those of you needing a Montana Marathon to complete your 50 state goal this is as good of choice as any in Montana. |
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