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Course Rating Course 4.6 
 
Oranization Rating Organization 4.8 
 
Spectator Rating Spectators 4.4 
 
 
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M. B. from Yorkville, IL (9/22/2013)
"Well organized" (about: 2013)

2 previous marathons | 1 Fox Valley Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 4


Well organized race. Aid stations perfectly spaced -never wondering when the next one is coming. Course is shaded and mostly flat. This was my 2nd time running - first in the fall final 20 and now in the marathon. Definitely coming back next year. Much better than Chicago (ran 2x previouslyother than spectators - Fox Valley has it beatt!).
 

G. S. from Illinois (9/22/2013)
"Wonderful course great day" (about: 2013)

1 previous marathon | 1 Fox Valley Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 4  FANS: 5


Love the course and the organization. The race village seems a bit small for the number of racers.
 

a. r. from streamwood, IL (9/22/2013)
"trash bin" (about: 2013)

1 previous marathon | 1 Fox Valley Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 3  FANS: 5


Everything was perfect but it was not enough bin on the trail... which is not convenient on a marathon.
 

B. M. from Bartlett, IL (9/22/2013)
"A race that LOVES its runners!" (about: 2013)

6-10 previous marathons
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


The FVM is the best run race of any of my over 50 races run. You can tell they love their runners, from the start to the finish and every water station in between.
 

A. D. from USA (9/22/2013)
"Awesome event!! Will run it again" (about: 2013)

11-50 previous marathons | 4-5 Fox Valley Marathons
COURSE: 4  ORGANIZATION: 4  FANS: 4


Take out the loops in the tea garden, my St. Mary's park. Tea garden crazy loop.
Maybe add miles somewhere else.
 

R. W. from Illinois (9/22/2013)
"Best planned race ever. Period." (about: 2013)

1 previous marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 4


Great course - scenic, and shaded. More than enough hydration. Great fan participation. You can tell it is planned by experienced endurance athletes for endurance athletes! I have done the Final 20 and the Half and was thrilled with each experience.
 

Emily Hillebrand from Romeoville, IL (9/22/2013)
"Very well-done race!" (about: 2013)

4-5 previous marathons | 1 Fox Valley Marathon
COURSE: 4  ORGANIZATION: 4  FANS: 5


Really enjoyed this marathon! Crowd support was good, but the volunteers were the high point of my day. Each and every one of them seemed to go out of their way to make sure that I was running a good race and had everything I needed in way of nourishment or attention. Thanks volunteers! I'll be back to run next year (hopefully!).
 

D. M. from Westmont, IL, U.S.A. (9/22/2013)
"Beautiful course, great support, A+ marathon." (about: 2013)

6-10 previous marathons | 1 Fox Valley Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


The course is great, very fast. Aid stations (both number of them and quality of them) were great. Overall excellent organization.
 

S. C. from Naperville, IL (9/22/2013)
"3rd time running ... Still the absolute best" (about: 2013)

6-10 previous marathons | 3 Fox Valley Marathons
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


I have now finished 8 marathons, and three at FVM. All three have been my best three times so far. When they say its fast, flat, and good for a BQ it is. The race isn't so big that you can't run YOUR race. The people who put it together are the best. I will run this one until I can no longer run, and keep getting all my endurance medals! That's probably my favorite part. It's like thanking you for keeping on coming back.
 

Carolyn Minear from IL - Illinois (9/22/2013)
"Best race ever!!" (about: 2013)

1 previous marathon | 1 Fox Valley Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


Even though I was a 'back of the pack' runner, everyone made me feel like I was the best runner out there! I'm so glad Fox Valley Marathon was my actual first marathon!
 

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