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Marshall University Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.2 
Organization 4.4 
Spectators 3.0
Number of comments: 208 [displaying comments 141 to 151]
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J. V. from Flowery Branch, GA
(11/3/2008)
 "Awesome Marathon" (about: 2008)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Marshall University Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is a great marathon, from the fleece jacket, to the free pasta party, to the pancake-flat course, to the hassle-free start and stellar support along the way. Most of the course was particularly scenic, especially running along the Ohio River. You can't ask for anything better. The finish in the stadium and run down the line with the football was a nice touch. Award winners get their awards as soon as they cross. Very highly recommended. | |
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S. D. from Westchester, new York
(11/3/2008)
 "Friendly little race" (about: 2008)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Marshall University Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 What a change of pace from the mass chaos and excitement of Chicago to Huntington in three weeks. Huntington lacks everything that Chicago has to offer, both as a city and as a race, but it offers its own brand of charm and friendliness, which Chicago lacks. Do not expect the big-city excitement of Chicago, including the city offerings of things to do, the expo, the spectators, or anything else that a large marathon in a large city offers. Instead expect small-town charm and people who seem genuinely happy that you have come to their city to run a race. Everyone I met - without fail 0 was nice, helpful, and willing to go the extra 100 yards to make you feel welcome. The race was well run and organized nicely. The course while flat repeated itself many times. The expo was tiny but had the essentials. The finish in marshal stadium was very nice and had a feeling of intimacy that larger races lack. It did get lonely out on the course in places, especially when you left the downtown and Marshall University and Ritter Park areas. I have run small, medium and large. I like all three for different reasons, as long as they are well organized and well run. This was a small race in a small town, which was well organized and well run. Keep up the good work. | |
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R. F. from Durham, NC
(11/29/2007)
 "Great Race!!" (about: 2007)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Marshall University Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was a great race all the way around! The course was well marked and the water stations were well manned. A big thanks to all the people who worked those stations, the folks who controlled traffic and all the other volunteers that were working so that we could run. The long-sleeve shirt is very nice, the medals are almost as big as Disney's and the vase for placing in my age group is very cool! My only complaint is that the hotel we stayed in would not allow a late check out, when the website we used said they did. A list of hotels that do accommodate late check outs would be a nice plus. Ritter Park was great; my kids had a big time playing and being able to see me run past them twice! Running down into the stadium hurt, but knowing about it from this website made it not so bad. I'm trying to do the 50-state thing, so I'm not sure when I'll make it back. | |
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P. N. from Texas
(11/24/2007)
 "Had Everything We Were Looking For" (about: 2007)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Marshall University Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 We were told this was 'the flattest marathon in West Virginia' so we decided to make plans to run this race. Husband ran the marathon, I ran the half. We were both really pleased with the organization and production of this event. The expo was well organized, and they even had a couple of local running stores there selling things that a person might need for the race (Gu, BodyGlide, warmer clothing). The pre-race dinner was great (and free for the runners). The race started on time and (as far as I could tell) the timing system gave us accurate gun times. There was apparently some problem with the timing that introduced errors into the preliminary results and delayed publication of the final results, but the race director and timing people responded to my e-mails and, when the results were published, our entries were correct. There was plenty of water and sports drink available on the course and they had plenty of cold water and food at the finish. The course was pretty flat, as advertised, and had some sections that were very scenic (through Ritter Park and along the Ohio River). I appreciated the organizers having Cam Henderson Center open for us before the race, and the opportunity to carry a football to the finish line in the Marshall Stadium. The photographer that did the finish photos took very good photos and made them available at very reasonable prices. We stayed at the Holiday Inn downtown and it was pleasant and quiet. But, best of all, I got the feeling that the organizers and volunteers at this race really cared about the runners. We're very glad we were able to participate in this event, and would recommend it highly to others. | |
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R. R. from Northwest Pennsylvania
(11/17/2007)
"I LOVED THIS RACE!!!" (about: 2007)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Marshall University Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 I was looking for a fall marathon not too far from home (PA), as I'm trying to become a 50-stater. When I heard it boasted about a flat course in W. VA (at first I thought that was an oxymoron), I had to run it. Great course, lots of Gatorade, friendly volunteers, and those fleece tops were sweet. Also, having seen the movie, it was so cool to hear "We Are Marshall" as I crossed the finish line. This is high on my list of "must repeat" marathons - plus I got a 5-minute PR!! | |
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B. W. from Louisville, KY
(11/11/2007)
"A small race with real potential" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Marshall University Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 I entered this race at the last minute after doing Grand Rapids the week before, giving me a chance to evaluate Huntington against a "gold standard" event. The overall feel is of a small community event that is just getting off the ground. The expo is in one room, with no chance of getting confused about the pickup procedure. My registration didn't show on their list, but they quickly put together a packet for me with no hassle. On event day, parking is next to the finish or start lines. The course for the first seven plus miles is mostly industrial and urban. The most scenic legs are from mile 7 1/2 to 11 1/2 and another loop through the same area from mile 20 1/2 through about 23. The course is well-marked and the water stops are easy to manage. Special thanks to the guy at the 13 mile stop for his enthusiasm and West Virginia hospitality. Traffic control was good but for a small bottleneck right after mile 14. Fans are sparse, except near the start/finish lines and in Ritter Park. The finish in the Marshall football stadium is unique and the post-race food and attention were notable. My understanding is this event is run in conjunction with a group promoting exercise for all ages and ability levels in this community. The commitment of the race director and volunteers shows and it a great event to get the West Virginia star on your 50-state list. The best part of the Huntington Marathon: Nobody will believe you when you tell them you ran a flat marathon in West Virginia. | |
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B. S. from Nashville, TN
(11/10/2007)
"An overall good marathon!" (about: 2007)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Marshall University Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 Overall, this is a good marathon with very friendly volunteers. The medal is quite nice and the race director corresponds via e-mail prior to the race to give you updates which I thought was a very nice touch. Another big plus is being able to park right at the start/finish line. There is nothing like walking to the start line straight from your car just minutes before the race. Absolutely the best parking situation I've ever experienced at a race. However, I must say that I was disappointed with the lodging alternatives. The only hotel listed on the website was the Holiday Inn, which posted that they were booked a month before the race; however, I talked to one of the other runners who called the week of the race and got a room with no problem. Not too sure what their deal was but on top of everything, they did not offer a late checkout and they were the host hotel. For next year, I hope that the race director will negotiate something with the other hotels in the city of Huntington and list who they are on the website. When you travel from out of town and don't know the area, it is a bit discouraging to try and locate lodging on your own with no real idea of its proximity from everything. Just for reference, I ended up staying at the Hampton Inn in Ashland, KY which was very nice and did give me a late checkout by an additional hour. Unfortunately, it was about 30 minutes from the race, but it was very clean and the staff was very accommodating. Despite the lodging glitch, I would run this race again. | |
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B. H. from London, Kentucky
(11/9/2007)
"Friendly people made a great race!!" (about: 2007)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I ran the half marathon. Most of my experience has been in bicycle racing/touring so I did not really know what to expect. Overall a nice event. What few people there were on the route were very supportive and the fluid station attendants were super helpful. A better route map on the website would be appreciated. The course was flat as advertised. Running through the campus and then the football field was a great ending. The only real negative was the Pullman Plaza Hotel, which did not allow a late check-out after suggesting at check-in the night before that would not be a problem. I will take my business elsewhere next year. Keep up the good work!! | |
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C. S. from Springfield, Illinois, USA
(11/6/2007)
"Lots of good things, just needs a little tweaking" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Marshall University Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 Website said course was mostly level, and it is. No problem at all. While others had problems with the slope of the road, I personally didn't even get a blister. Not sure how a person could get lost on the course, with the arrows painted on the road at every turn, and amazingly accurate mile markers painted on the road. Great Volunteers at major intersections and aid stations. Gotta love the football!! Potential changes: go with paper cups, put someone (or a sign) at the top of the stadium ramp warning of the steepness, and upgrade the map on the website, and in the paper. Both were impossible to read. (However the turn by turn written description was great.) | |
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P. C. from Florida
(11/6/2007)
"Where are the 2007 results?" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Marshall University Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 The good/great: *Great weather *Super volunteers and traffic control *Wonderful spectators *Abundance of water and sports drink The not-so-good: *Chip race without timing mats *Where are the results? *Finish line blocked by daddy and baby |
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