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Fox Cities Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.2 
Organization 4.6 
Spectators 4.4
Number of comments: 94 [displaying comments 81 to 91]
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J. I. from Stevens Point, Wisconsin
(7/20/2003)
 "Fox Cities Rock! Great Marathon!" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my first marathon, and I could not have been more pleased. From the very beginning, when I was first considering running it, to the very end, you are not considered just a runner, you are considered family. There were 22 water stops, and towards the last 6-7 miles they included fruit, bagels, and energy gels. Plus, each water stop had a theme - it was great. Your bib has you first name in bold print, so everyone is calling your name and cheering you on throughout the race. Although you may run miles before seeing any crowds, when you finally did see them, their support was great and carried you the distance. The only one complaint I have is about the sports drink (Ultima) served. Ultima is not a very popular drink in Wisconsin, so I was not able to find it/test it before the big day. GREAT JOB FOX CITIES. I will be back!!!! | |
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A Runner from Milton, WI USA
(11/22/2002)
"Great race for your first marathon!" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first. I picked this race becuase of its size, I didn't want to be overwhelmed by the mob in a big race until I had more confidence. I was somewhat apprehensive that this race might skimp on amenities, fans, because of the size. I was wrong! It was well organized, the water/replenisher stops were great! The replenisher drink really seemed to help me. The fans were wonderful!! It was an experience that I'll never forget, and I'll probably run it again. The only negatives were the hills and pedestrian bridges towards the end of the race. They probably wouldn't have seemed so tough earlier in the race. Anyway, thanks Fox Cities! Having my name on the bib was a great idea! | |
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A Runner from Kansas City
(11/13/2002)
 "Well organized race, sceinic course" (General Comments)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 The race was well organized, the course was sceinic but not as flat as I thought it would be. This year the weather was too warm (62 degrees), it would be a good idea to have the race a couple weeks later in the year. | |
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Rex Piercy from Logansport, IN
(10/1/2002)
"GREAT MARATHON" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my 35th marathon and my 2nd Fox Cities and the over-all organization doesn't get any better. The volunteers were just awesome. Sure there were stretches of the race where there weren't many spectators but when there was, they were loud and brought a smile to my face. If you want a nice mid-sized marathon give this one a try next year. | |
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A Runner from Edgerton, WI
(9/30/2002)
"One of the state's best marathons." (about: 2002)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This is the 6th different marathon I've run in Wisconsin, and it certainly is at the top of the list for overall organization and enjoyment. The course takes you through many of the communities of the Fox Valley over mostly flat terrain. The start area through the first 5 miles is the most scenic. Fan support is good, although somewhat placed in pockets on the course. All of the water stations (starting at mile 2 and every mile after) are outstanding. Plenty of liquids, vaseline, and cheering volunteers. Packet pick-up and shuttles helped me as an out of towner get to where I needed to be on time. Job well done, Fox Cities!! | |
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A Runner from Stockton, CA
(2/3/2002)
"few but enthusiastic fans, windy and barren finish" (about: 1999)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 As a Fox Cities local I ran this as a first time marathon in 1999, finishing in 3:59. The course gives a good view of the various towns in the Fox Valley. Not many fans, but they were vocal. Great medical staff at the finish as I needed an IV. Very windy and desolate from miles 18 to 25. Seems to be stuck at about 700 runners every year. No traffic hassles though. My wife worked at the 7 mile aid station, then drove to meet me at the 17 mile mark and jogged the last 9.2 miles with me! | |
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A Runner from Cincinnati, Ohio, US
(10/1/2001)
"Incredibly well organized mid-small marathon" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 All I can say about the 2001 Fox Cities Marathon is that I've never run a more pleasant race. Everything was nearly ideal: the weather, the organization, the enthusiasm of the volunteers and spectators, and the mostly residential course. At several waterstops along the way they even cheer you by name and sometimes hometown. There is apparently a competition for the best waterstop. The only minor complaints: the combined start of the walkers and runners leads to runners darting in and out between walkers (they should ask the walkers to start on the right or at the back or start them 5 minutes later), and they ran out of XL T-shirts (promising to order more and ship them). | |
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A Runner from green bay
(1/29/2001)
 "stand by my statements" (General Comments)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 okay---let's see... if you are gifted to run under 3 hours you will not have a problem with walking 1/2 marathoners--cuz they are probably running. But if you are running between 3 and 3 1/2 hours, there was definitely a problem with walkers side by side. figure it out for yourselves... | |
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com from Stevens Point, Wi.
(10/26/2000)
"Challenging 2nd half." (about: 2000)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I read the comment about the 1/2 marathoners in the way for the last two miles. Well....I disagree and I had plenty of them when I was finishing. I placed 2nd overall in 2:32:13 and with the course spectators spreading out in the countryside and battling the winds for the last eight miles, my pace dropped to over 6:00 pace for miles 20-24. When I merged into the 1/2er's I felt energized for the home stretch. It made me feel I was close to finishing and they were cheering me on. Mile 25. 5:55. Mile 26 5:48. Enough said about them getting in the way! Thanks for being there 1/2er's. Brian Keno Stevens Point, Wi. | |
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A Runner from green bay wi
(10/19/2000)
 "need to do something about walkers at the end" (about: 2000)
COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 Every step is a struggle the last 2 miles: you go against a strong head wind and you stumble across walkers 5 and 6 abreast--who make you run around them---a real bummer. It clearly takes away any good I would have to say about this race period. |
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