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May 10, 2024

Memphis Marathon Runner Comments

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Course 4.2

Organization 4.7

Spectators 4.2

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R. L. from Bossier City, LA (12/11/2010) "Still Great!" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 3 Memphis Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Ran St. Jude Memphis Marathon in 2004 and 2005. Although the race is twice as big as the last time I ran it, it still is very well organized and the course is outstanding. I especially enjoyed running through the St. Jude hospital campus. Everything was outstanding - even the weather. The only dim point is my tech shirt. Although I am 5' 7" and weigh 145 lbs., the medium is too small. At least my wife can wear it. I would definitely recommend this race to both first-timers and seasoned marathoners. I will be back!
T. W. from Omaha, Nebraska (12/10/2010) "Amazing Race - Deceptively Hilly" (about: 2010) 4-5 previous marathons \| 1 Memphis Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Awesome race! Organization was amazing - wave start worked perfect, and aid stations were located where planned and were stocked with enthusiastic volunteers and described supplies. Spectators (especially on the St. Jude campus) were plentiful and exuberant. The course was deceptively hilly - especially the last 10K. Hills were not steep, but rolling - and lots of them. Would run this one again for the cause alone - but a great race to boot.
Robert Rayder from Collierville, Tennessee (12/8/2010) "Amazing Race - Memphis-Style!" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 2 Memphis Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Imagine a race with a water station at every mile, digital clocks astride every well placed mile marker and a stadium finish where the name of each finisher is broadcast over a PA system to a throng of cheering fans. Imagine bands lining the streets and scores of fans calling you a hero for supporting St. Jude as you run. Imagine all this and running through a world=class children's cancer hospital campus where the smiling, pint-sized patients hold their hands out to receive "five" as you run by. This race is not a figment of your imagination. They call it the Memphis- St. Jude Marathon, and there is no marathon on earth where you feel better about yourself for running than here. The St. Jude mission is to fight childhood cancer and a part of your registration fee is donated directly to St. Jude. All along the route people are thanking you for being there and supporting this most noble cause. The race itself is well organized from start to finish and the on course support is second to none. While there are a few small hills the course is not all that difficult and this could be a PR course for many. The wave start system works well to decompress the early miles but does make the second half of the race (where the halfers break off at mile 12) a little desolate at points. Still, this is one really fun race to be a part of and ranks as one of my all-time favorites.
C. V. from Pensacola, FL (12/6/2010) "Something so wonderful..." (about: 2010) First Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first marathon (St. Jude Hero) and I am so happy, grateful and thrilled to have been part of something so wonderful. There was so much to see along the way and the best part was going through the St. Jude campus and the amazing support throughout the whole race made it worthwhile to keep going, no matter how much it hurt. This is one marathon to make your first. I am going to make it my second (marathon).
running mom of four from MO (3/28/2010) "Awesome experience!" (about: 2009) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Memphis Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 My first half marathon - a PR and a great experience. What else is there? A little chilly - 29 degrees - but it's in December, so you can't complain. And it's a great cause to boot.
A. R. from Springdale, AR (3/18/2010) "First marathon 3 years ago, and a PR this year." (about: 2009) 6-10 previous marathons \| 3 Memphis Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I love the expo, wave start, fans, finish, and beer stand that those nice people have in their yard every year (about 16 or 17 miles in).
J. E. from Birmingham, Alabama (2/5/2010) "Well organized; thanks, 3:30 pacers" (about: 2009) 6-10 previous marathons \| 2 Memphis Marathons COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I've run the full twice ('08 and '09) and will be back. Nice, medium-sized race, and the wave start is great. I particularly want to thank the 3:30 pacers from 2009 - they were right on target and very courteous about explaining how water stops and bathroom breaks would be handled. Although they pulled away from me at the end, because of them I reached my personal goal and had a great time doing it!
E. W. from Meridian, MS (1/27/2010) "First Marathon+Memphis=Excellent Experience" (about: 2009) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Memphis Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 This was my first marathon. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire event. The expo was well organized, although a little confusing with getting bib, bag and shirt in three different places. We stayed in the Renaissance Hotel, less than a mile from the start/finish area. (Highly recommended!) Weather was really cold. I failed to bring thick socks, so my feet were really cold. Loved the singing Elvises and music at nearly every mile. There were fluids and porta-johns at every mile. (Mile 9 ran out of cups when I got there, by the way.) Great finish in the stadium. Pacers were nice and helpful as well. Running through the St. Jude campus was heartbreaking. Lots of kids and family out cheering.... Cons: When the half-marathoners turned off at mile 13 to finish, and I was left almost alone. The last half of the race was a bit lonely. Luckily the spectators were still upbeat and encouraging. Overall, a very well run event!
R. F. from Memphis, TN (12/29/2009) "Well organized event - ran the half" (about: 2009) 6-10 previous marathons \| 4-5 Memphis Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Memphis is my home town, so note my bias. The race entries are capped, and there is a wave start so I never felt crowded or cramped for space. The race covers a number of Memphis sites of note. There is great crowd support for the entire half course along with music and other entertainment. Water and sports drinks are provided at each mile. Finish in the baseball stadium and recover on the outfield. It is a fun race in a fun city.
R. C. from Dayton OH (12/19/2009) "Overall great marathon" (about: 2009) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Memphis Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first marathon. I ran the time I was going for. The food was great. The t-shirt is only okay. You would think they would use some art from the St. Jude's kids. I enjoyed the course. The number of spectators was right for me, but I know many people want more. The last few miles are sparse, but the end made up for it.

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