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Santa Clarita Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.0 
Organization 4.6 
Spectators 3.8
Number of comments: 85 [displaying comments 71 to 81]
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A Runner from Riverside, CA
(11/6/2002)
"Will do it again next year." (about: 2002)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 There are only 450 entrants.The course is great, It was far from my PR. (I ran a marathon 28 days prior.) The race didn't feel like a race at all, epecially through the pathway at the townhouse community. Although the fans are light, but I'm careless. The aid station volunteer are SUPER, they are so CUTE :) Only complaints, the mile 4 maker was missing, and there was neither clocks nor callers at the mile markers.No split time on the 13.1 marker for the full marathon runners; timing system was poor! :( Since the race is so small, it feel like a family atmosphere. :) | |
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A Runner from Los Angeles, CA
(11/5/2002)
"Very Nice Marathon" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 Great course with first 13 miles downhill. If you want to set a PR in a half-marathon, this is one to consider. Very well organized, water/gatorade stations at least every mile and Carb-Boom, which is the best gel on the market. They did have a few issues this year, though, with delayed shuttle buses and a lack of drinks available at the finish. One event person said that Pepsi dropped out the night before the race and left everyone dry! There were tons of food vendors at the end but no drinks! Great local support, but not a lot of folks along the course. Course seemed very well considered with paseos, tree-lined streets, and fairly flat. I highly recommend this event to anyone. | |
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A Runner from LA
(11/3/2002)
"Great hassle-free organization, so-so course" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Very nicely organized marathon. (Why would anyone put up with the hassles of mega-marathons?...) Water/Gatorade stations more than adequate, lots of volunteers for a race of that size. The one thing I didn't like was waiting amid dust 'tornadoes' in the start area. Maybe the organizers should look for a better starting point. As for the rest of the course, I thought there were too many hills after the mid-point. Better to design a course in which the challenges are in the earlier part of the race. Hardly anyone along the course (other than the volunteers), but I couldn't care less. | |
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A Runner from ventura, california
(12/3/2001)
"Excellent, well organized,downhill half-marathon" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 All I have to say is that this was one of the best half marathons I have participated in. Everything was well organized from parking (no fee) to busing (no fee) to computer chips (many international Marathons don't use them such as California international marathon on Dec 2, 2001 in Sacramento), to great warm breakfast post race, plenty of seating, convenient bus ride back, beautiful long sleeve tshirts, Excellent course for PR. Wished I would have done the marathon and not just the half marathon. | |
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A Runner from San Diego, California
(11/17/2001)
"Lot's of Fun!!!!!" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Great course, nice start area (coffee and heaters were wonderful) and the volunteers were most accommodating. It was worth the 2 hour drive from San Diego!!!!!! | |
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A Runner from Santa Barbara, CA
(11/12/2001)
"Great Marathon. Highly Recommended." (about: 2001)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 A very well organized marathon - with a great course. A 'fun' event. Enthusiastic organizers and volunteers. Looking forward to 2002, and would highly recommend this marathon to anyone. Ken Richards, Santa Barbara | |
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A Runner from Tucson, Arizona
(11/6/2001)
"Well-organized, pleasant smaller race" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Gently rolling course with lots of downhill early; mostly on paved paseos (paths, not on the road) and through some neighborhoods. Several stretches with no spectators (hence the 3), but plenty of people parked in lawn chairs by the course in the neighborhood sections. Terrific water stops EVERY MILE (!!) well-staffed by the loudly cheering scouts (both varieties), and miles clearly marked. Only bad parts: not much healthy food at the end - bagels would be nice; the course winds through an industrial area in last few miles, with few spectators, though the loud band was great. Weather was perfect - 60ish, overcast with some drizzle. Nice finish medal, great t-shirt. Very friendly locals made me glad I braved LAX and the LA traffic to get there. (it's far enough outside LA to not look like a big city) | |
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A Runner from Oak Park, Ca.
(11/6/2001)
"good course change" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I'd like to thank the race officials for scheduling the overcast/rainy weather. They did a perfect job(even though It could have been a few degrees cooler). Please do it again next year. The course change was excellent. I really enjoyed NOT running through Magic Mountain. Also, the Newhall Park area was a good choice for the finish area festivities. Even though the spectators were sparse along much of the course, it was more than made up for by the few that came out! The volunteers at the aid stations were great. The overall marathon atmosphere was very upbeat. My only complaint was at the finish area... one of the food stands was told to shut down by 10am. I happened to cross the finish line at 11, so I missed out (presumably) on the good food and was left with only hot dogs! Overall, nicely organized, good weather, and the right amount of course tweaks to keep things running smoothly! | |
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A Runner from woodland hills, calif., USA
(11/6/2001)
"Thought it was great!" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is the second year I have run this marathon. I really enjoy the diversity of the course. You cover a lot of different terrain and everything is very clearly marked. If only they could make the last 5-6 miles a little less drab; going through the industrial area makes it hard to keep motivated. | |
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A Runner from Mexico City, Mexico
(11/5/2001)
"Great marathon for beginners!" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I really loved Santa Clarita´s Marathon. It was my first and the organization, course, competitors and spectators made me feel really confident. I am not american and had to travel from Mexico City to run but I felt since the beginning as if I were at home. Thanks for this great experience! I will certainly recommend you here in Mexico: Viva el Maraton de Santa Clarita! |
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