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Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.6 
Organization 4.4 
Spectators 3.5
Number of comments: 205 [displaying comments 101 to 111]
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a. w. from Lafayette, Ga.
(11/9/2008)
 "not a great experience" (about: 2008)
First Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 1 This was my second half marathon, and compared to the ING Atlanta Marathon the March 2008, this marathon came up short. My biggest complaint is with spectator support. If you were a half-marathoner like me, you were literally snubbed by the crowd and organizers. I hurt my leg in the beginning of the race and had to walk more than I wanted to, which was disheartening. But I still finished. I was upset, though, and instead if encouragement, I got negative comments and sneers from runners and some of the volunteers. One man actually said to me, "I guess the half-marathon was a good choice in your case." This is the first year they opened the race to half-marathoners, and I hope the last. It was a very negative experience, even though I managed to shave 30 minutes off of my finishing time from March. The course was beautiful. Chickamauga is next to my home town, so I was really looking forward to this small-town event. But I had a better time and felt more welcome in Atlanta. | |
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J. S. from Jackson, TN
(11/8/2008)
 "Very nice race" (about: 2008)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 This course can be challenging in spots, but I set a 17-minute PR and got a BQ out of the deal. They had pace groups this year, and that was great. I only gave 4 stars on the organization as we had to wait an extra few minutes to start because there were some last-minute registrations. However, the actual running of the race was well organized, with the exception that some aid stations were a little undermanned. I credit this to the fact that there were 1,300 people between the full and half, and this was evidently a very big field for this little race. Beautiful run through a great park. I will most likely be back to this race. | |
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f. f. from Georgia
(11/8/2008)
 "I knocked 37 minutes off my previous PR time." (about: 2008)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I loved this race. | |
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J. M. from Knoxville
(11/2/2008)
 "Terrific Race" (about: 2007)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This is a terrific event if you like smaller races without the crowds. Very quiet and serene setting of historical significance. Much of the course is tree-shaded. Very modest, rolling hills that are barely noticeable. Don't plan on reading the battlefield signs while you run. The print is too small. | |
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A. H. from San Jose, CA
(8/12/2008)
"Must-do for history buffs" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 A nice, friendly, small-ish marathon in a fascinating setting (I had just about as much fun walking/hobbling around the park after the race as during it). My best tip for the first time runner: the course is two laps around the same loop with rolling hills throughout. On the last few miles of the first lap, count the number of sizable hills you encounter because you'll be running them again miles 21-25. They will seem a lot smaller and less demoralizing if you know they're coming. | |
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M. R. from Atlanta, Georgia
(12/31/2007)
"Outstanding Race... Especially good for First-Time" (about: 2007)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my first marathon, and I can honestly say that it couldn't have gone any better. The organization was superb (in and out of registration/packet pickup in less than 2 minutes). The food and fluid along the route was great. The t-shirt was very nice, and there is a special gift for first-time marathoners. The weather was beautiful, the scenery was great, and the deer in the fields only made the entire morning more picturesque. If you're considering doing this marathon, DO IT! | |
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m. s. from TX, USA
(12/13/2007)
 "Favorite small race I've run!" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 Fantastic race in a picturesque setting! Great, flat and scenic course - deer ran with us for a while! Weather could not have been better for November. This is one I would like to do again! | |
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J. D. from San Antonio, Texas
(11/26/2007)
"Interesting" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 Without a doubt the most enjoyable course (winding park roads and rolling hills) I've ever run. Organization could have been better. I didn't realize this was a chip race until it was announced at the starting line. | |
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C. G. from South Carolina
(11/19/2007)
"Terrific Experience" (about: 2007)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I've run 2 "mega-marathons" and now 2 smaller marathons. The Chickamauga Marathon was by far the best - from organization, parking, and restrooms, to food and water. The staff was welcoming and friendly. The participants were friendly from the start. The spectators were few, but loud and encouraging. I loved the double-loop course. Wasn't sure at first, but it was great. Beautiful course. Kudos on the staff for producing perfect weather. This was by far the most positive running experience I've had. Highly recommended! | |
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Basil Bonner from Cumming, GA
(11/18/2007)
"I'll be there in '08." (about: 2007)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I really enjoyed this marathon and the entire experience, thanks to the efforts of the race organizers. Sadly, I lost my MP3 player just after the 5-mile marker during the second lap, so if anyone found it, please contact me. |
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