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Newport Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.7 
Organization 4.6 
Spectators 3.4
Number of comments: 108 [displaying comments 91 to 101]
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E. D. from Portland, OR
(7/2/2003)
"A Pleasant/Successful Race" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Thanks, Newport, for a wonderful race. Most of the course was smooth and flat as promised, but the first couple of miles have a LOT of 90-degree corners, uneven footing, and even a block or two of loose gravel, none of which was very easy to run on. I loved getting to run downhill at the very end, and was glad to hear that the loose gravel in the finish chute will be paved by next year. A word of warning: there was a steady headwind on the return route, which was unexpected and slowed me down. Fellow runners were wonderful - lots and lots of mutual encouragement, especially in the last 5 miles. Everyone was very friendly, as were the volunteers. I made my Boston qualifying time, too... | |
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Dennis & Cathy Hall from Delta BC
(6/7/2003)
"So much fun." (General Comments)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 My wife and I had such a great time running the Newport Marathon. The people of Newport truly are the 'the friendliest', as their motto states. The course was excellent and very scenic. T-shirts and medals were very well done. Bruce Durkee and the race volunteers are to be commended. Bruce can?t take all the credit, though. I?m sure his wife Debbie had a lot of input, having run 50 marathons herself. Awesome marathon. | |
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C. D. from Beaverton, Oregon
(5/31/2003)
"A great day at the beach!" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 We just finished this race a couple of hours ago. It was flat, well organized, and a lot of fun! As hoped, a PR was reached! The end was so fun, with photos and family, beer and chowder. Will definitely run this again. Well done to the organizers! Fellow runners made the race for me. Everyone was cheering each other on. What a great day! Thanks Newport! | |
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A Runner from Granite Bay, CA
(10/21/2002)
"Buitiful day +sea level + flat course = PB" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 This was my 8th marathon and I have run several of 'big' ones so this was a nice change of pace. Low key with helpful people plus a pretty course that is flat and at sea level which provides a great opportunity for a PB...which I did. I generally try to avoid up and back layouts but due to the scenery and serinity of running near the water it made this aspect of the run much more pleasent | |
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A Runner from Boca Raton, Florida
(9/16/2002)
"Great first marathon" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I am so pleased I choose this to be my first Marathon. It was a friendly course with friendly runners. The weather was perfect (overacast and cool) and I could not have asked for anything better! | |
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A Runner from Portland, OR
(6/22/2002)
"Beautiful and fast course." (about: 2002)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This marathon is extremely well run and the limited entries give it a family atmosphere. The early morning run along the beautiful river makes this more of a rave run then a race. However, the course is flat and fast ensuring a PR for most runners. | |
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A Runner from Portland, Oregon
(6/15/2002)
"Good course for a PR." (about: 2002)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 This was my third marathon. The weather was good for racing. In general, the event was well organized. However, no one guided me in the right direction after the finish line so I had to do a lot of extra walking to get my shirt and coupons for chowder. Massage was great! The medal is very nice, but the finisher's shirt is gaudy. | |
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A Runner from Salem, Oregon
(6/8/2002)
"This is a great marathon!" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This is a great marathon, though not large, it was very well organized. It is a beautiful course along the bay, and relatively flat, except the one hill towards the end in mile 26, then down hill and through the finish chute. If I didn't qualify for Boston on this course, I would be back next year. | |
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A Runner from South Mississippi
(6/6/2002)
"Great course, weather - Awesome first marathon" (General Comments)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 First timer, so no reference but: The course was beautiful. Race support was good. Weather was cool, no rain. Not a whole lot of spectators, but enough (I don't need much), and course was accessible for family wanting to drive along and find spots to cheer. Nice location too, good eats and lots for the family to do. Some blistering fast times for a little marathon too! | |
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A Runner from San Antonio, Texas
(6/5/2002)
"Most beautiful marathon I've ever run!" (General Comments)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was an incredible course, perfect weather, and wonderfully supported. Plus it was on my birthday! I hope to run this one again! |
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