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Route 66 Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 3.9 
Organization 4.5 
Spectators 3.7
Number of comments: 254 [displaying comments 171 to 181]
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M. T. from Oklahoma
(11/30/2006)
 "Really good marathon. Will run again." (about: 2006)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Route 66 Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was a great marathon, and considering that it was an inaugural, it was excellent. I thought it was very well organized. My only complaint was concerning the last three miles. The hills were uncalled for torture, but they gave you something to talk about later. I will plan to return next year. | |
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D. P. from Colorado Springs, Colorado
(11/29/2006)
"Great inaugural marathon, Tulsa!" (about: 2006)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Route 66 Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Congratulations, Tulsa! For an inaugural marathon, I am of the opinion that the you all did a great job. I feel certain the marathon organizers will continue to improve it for next year. I would like to suggest finding a different route if the run continues to go into Jenks, because running across a parking lot, then past the back patios of restaurants facing the river is not conducive to having large numbers of people participate. I had no problems with the water stations and I appreciate immensely all the people handing us drinks. Crowd support could have been better, but it was good for a first-time marathon. I had my own support team cheering me on (the folks in the red sweatshirts), but I also appreciate very much the support from the Tulsa police. Thank you. Tulsa is like my second hometown, because I spent 19 years of my life there. I started running after I moved to Colorado, but I will be back to run this marathon again! | |
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Chuck Hodges from Tulsa, OK
(11/28/2006)
 "Very proud of my adopted hometown!" (about: 2006)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Route 66 Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 Being able to run my first marathon in my adopted hometown of Tulsa made this a very special event. Good on Tulsa for organizing an incredible event. I will definitely be back next year. A few recommendations.... - Please... please... please offer something other than PowerAde. It's junk. I know Coke is a sponsor... but provide for the runners. - Lose the mini out-and-back from 36th to 41st on Peoria. - I know it's hard to avoid the concrete... but ouch! - Larger food tent for next year. Ran out of food too quickly. - Long-sleeve tech shirt is nice... but the 50/50 sweatshirt... not so much. | |
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t. c. from Norman, OK
(11/28/2006)
"Thanks for a great first time!" (about: 2006)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Route 66 Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 Although I live out of town, I run in Tulsa almost every weekend, so felt like I was on my "home turf." Well done, Tulsa; I was a proud Oklahoman! I was somewhat disappointed in the lack of music along the way and at the "mile of inspiration," but overall I really enjoyed my first marathon experience. I am ready to do another one as soon as I can! I know next year will be even better as some of the glitches are worked out. Thanks to organizers for providing great support and a memorable run for all. Keep up the good work! | |
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C. C. from Little Rock, Arkansas
(11/28/2006)
 "Fun, but won't be back" (about: 2006)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Route 66 Marathon
COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 The race was a good first marathon for Tulsa and I am glad I went. The expo was fun and well run, and I love the sweatshirt. The volunteers and the support from the police department on the route was fantastic. The race has a lot of potential. I will not return primarily because of the amount of concrete on the route. Concrete may not be too bad for 13.1 miles, but 26.2 miles of concrete are a killer. I don't know if the route can be adjusted to at least get the runners on some asphalt, but that would be helpful. The support from the aid tents was almost nonexistent. I know of at least two tents that had no supplies at all - no pain relievers of any kind. I am not too sure what support they were offering. At the finish there was no food left except for some stale bagel pieces. In fact, the volunteers were standing there eating the last pieces of pizza. I wasn't the last runner to finish; there were still a number of people out on the course. I realize it's difficult to provide for such large numbers but if you are taking the same registration fees from the slower participants you should provide full support for at least as long as the course is officially open. | |
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K. L. from Bixby, OK
(11/27/2006)
 "Fantastic Marathon" (about: 2006)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Route 66 Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I really enjoyed my first marathon. The crowd was very encouraging. I like the way they announce your full name when you cross the finish line. I like the extended finish time, since I am a race-walker. I look forward to number two, maybe Oklahoma City in the spring. | |
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T. R. from Oklahoma
(11/26/2006)
"Good race." (about: 2006)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Route 66 Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 Overall a decent race. A few things disappointed me: The sweatshirts, and the church choirs at the end that I was looking forward to the whole race were just a Christian radio station. I thought the course was great, until all of those hills at the end, but that just made the finisher's area 10 times better. | |
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M. W. from USA
(11/26/2006)
"This marathon was set up by and for runners" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Route 66 Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Anything said negative about this race is a product of ignorance or a genuine intention to whine. 1. But for knowing this was a first-time event, you would not be able to tell. 2. From the website on, the organization was excellent. 3. The course was excellent. Yes there are hills. Deal with it. This is not a "hilly" course by the standards of true marathoning. 4. I have NEVER seen so many water stations. 5. Southern hospitality is alive and well in Tulsa. 6. The weather was perfect. 7. The layout was very conducive for having your own cheering section following you around on the course. 8. Just a suggestion: Before endorsing any hotels, make them assure you that their staff will know about the marathon and there are no issues with late checkouts. I had a little drama with this, but in the end all was ok. I stayed at the Double Tree. Nice hotel, but no knowledge by ANYONE of the marathon. | |
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B. S. from Out there!
(11/26/2006)
 "Disappointed!" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Route 66 Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 2 I was somewhat disappointed by this event. Course was just not that great, though the volunteers were. But there were not too many crowds. Hotel was a disaster. And, worse - were the photos taken along the course? Did they not know how to get in a location where the sun was shining so we could be seen? The finish line photos were worthless.... They should have hired some professionals for that! If you got a good photo, you were very lucky! | |
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B. G. from texas
(11/25/2006)
"Good, bad, and ugly" (about: 2006)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Route 66 Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 Good: My room at the Crowne. Bad: The hills over the last 4 miles. Lame goodie bags. Inaccurate course markings. Lack of decent food at the end of the race. Ugly: Nothing here. Bravo on the inaugural race. I know it will only get better. Thanks, Chris. Bennett Grey |
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