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May 14, 2024

Leavenworth Marathon Runner Comments

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Course 3.9

Organization 4.0

Spectators 3.1

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D. A. from Tacoma, WA (10/6/2010) "What a Great Event and Atmosphere" (about: 2010) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Leavenworth Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 What a beautiful and scenic town in which to have a half/full marathon event. Parking and start/finish area was very big to hold all the runners and gave us space to stretch and interact before and after the race. Course was challenging but not impossible. I loved the break though the park, that really changed up the run. My first half marathon and I'm so glad my wife talked me into signing up six months ago. Kudos to the organizers!!!
M. M. from Bellingham, WA (10/6/2010) "beautiful & challenging" (about: 2010) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Leavenworth Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 The turn for the finish line was not well marked. I slowed down thinking I had made a wrong turn. Better signage would be a nice improvement for next year other than that it was great. Aid stations were well allotted. The trail was great and soaking in Icicle Creek at the end was fantastic! See you next year!
P. K. from Seattle, WA (10/5/2010) "Fantastic race with great organization!" (about: 2010) 3 previous marathons \| 3 Leavenworth Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my 3rd running of the Leavenworth 1/2 Marathon, now a tradition in our household! The race organizers, Ian, Wendy and Lynda did a great job, despite the sad recent passing of the co-race director and founder of the series, Ted Finegold in July of this year. A beautiful tribute was done and noted on the sleeve of the nice tech race shirt sleeves in his honor. The course is gorgeous and well marked, the weather fantastic and all around it was a great day. I highly recommend this to all who want to run a great course and then stay and enjoy the Oktoberfest festivities!
F. R. from Kent, WA (10/5/2010) "I'll be back next year" (about: 2010) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Leavenworth Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I ran the Half. I thought the course was boring from miles 4-6ish. The run through the park was fun, and I liked the spectators after mile 9. Not the race's fault, but it was warmer than I expected. That coupled with the altitude resulted in a slower time than I would like. I'll be back next year to run faster.
J. H. from Washington State (10/4/2010) "Gonna do it again!" (about: 2010) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Leavenworth Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 2 Beautiful course.... I don't think I would ever run this one as a full though! I hate running in a race when there are cars going by and a double loop doesn't really appeal to me!
D. S. from Puyallup, WA (10/4/2010) "Great Race, Awesome Scenery" (about: 2010) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Leavenworth Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Wow, what a beautiful run! The "big hill" in the beginning lap wasn't nearly as bad as hyped. This was probably due to the scenery and very gradual incline for most of it. On the second lap, it made for a great downhill boost. The spectators were very encouraging, the aid stations and volunteers well stocked and enthusiastic, and the whole atmosphere of the run was totally enjoyable. Did I mention the scenery was spectacular? The only suggestions I have are: on the second lap, a couple of the turns got slightly difficult to follow; and salt packets at the later aid stations would have been great. Even though it was a hot day, it was by far the most beautiful race I've run and I look forward to it next year!
C. W. from Marysville, WA (10/4/2010) "Enjoyable run" (about: 2010) 3 previous marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 The marathon was a great run. If you have not trained on hills, then you will feel the burn. The first 2 miles uphill will leave you wondering about the rest of the course. Once you turn around, you will have a fun run over rolling hills and through Waterfront Park, which winds along the river. The downside, as agreed upon by other runners, was that the mile markers were not placed every mile, which left you guessing where you were. Overall, I enjoyed the run; I will run more hills in training and return next year.
J. B. from Wenatchee, Washington (10/4/2010) "Incredible day; a wonderful way to remember Ted." (about: 2010) 1 previous marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The race was organization was wonderful. Lynda, Ian and Wendy did an incredible job. It was a good day to remember Ted and be reminded about how we celebrate our well-being.
B. B. from Bellevue, WA (10/3/2010) "Nice event that I'll do again next year!" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Leavenworth Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 One of the most beautiful courses I've run! Very well organized. I really liked the ice-cold sponges at mile 9 - great touch! The start/finish location was great, but traffic flow was tight in spots. After running a half or more runners need space to keep moving. The finish area got bottlenecked with runners and spectators. I'm looking forward to next year!!!
S. L. from Spokane, WA (10/3/2010) "Beautiful but sub-par :(" (about: 2010) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Leavenworth Marathon COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 2 I've run several half marathons, large and small, and unfortunately left this race with a sour feeling. Packet pick up was extremely small and bare-bones. No expo. No "buzz." Starting line was far too close to the port-a-potty locations. The lines for these facilities clashed with those hoping to line up for the start. The course did not offer the safety and seperation from traffic!!! No traffic cones, no ribbons, barely a sign delineating the race course from oncoming traffic. The course through town was a cluster!! Seriously, people?!? Pedestrians crowded the "course" in several areas. Lack of mile markers made the race more laborious than expected. If there were markers, then I definitely didn't see them. Loved the weather, the shirts, the medals (!!!). Services at the finish - medical, food, photographers, etc.- were great. Thank you!

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