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Steamtown Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.7 
Organization 4.9 
Spectators 4.7
Number of comments: 612 [displaying comments 41 to 51]
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L. G. from Maryland
(10/14/2019)
"One of the best!" (about: 2019)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Steamtown Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This marathon is one that shouldn't be missed. Everything was excellent- pre race communication, organization, course, aid stations, volunteers, shirt, medal, post race food. All you have to do is show up and run! The neighborhoods that you run through embrace the event, with lots of extra aid stations and enthusiastic cheering. I look forward to returning! | |
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A. C. from Norwalk, CT
(10/14/2019)
"Will be your favorite race of the year!" (about: 2019)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Steamtown Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my second marathon and tenth race of the year and it was so much fun! From the cheer squads/volunteers to the beautiful downhill scenic course, you will enjoy all of it. The staff/volunteers are just lovely. Many of them will look at your bib and say your name while cheering for you. The course is pretty fast minus the last three miles that have a few hills (a doozy right at the end). Plus there were peirgois at the end!!! A definite for anyone trying to qualify for Boston and a great first marathon for runners. | |
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B. C. from New Jersey
(10/14/2019)
"Warning to runners from flat areas" (about: 2019)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Steamtown Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 If you are coming from flat areas this should not be a candidate for you to PR or BQ. Besides the steep downhill the first quarter of the course and the uphill the last few miles, the flat sections of the course are few and far between.Also, there were no pacers this year to guide you along. This is not to discourage you from running the race.The course is beautiful and the people of Scranton and surrounding towns are amazing and make it worthwhile. However, if you are looking to make time this is not the place to do it. Steamtown is a challenge. | |
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A. W. from For Myers, Florida
(10/14/2019)
"Best Fall Marathon" (about: 2019)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Steamtown Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The Steamtown Marathon was everything I had hoped and more! Great autumn race with scenic course winding through the local burroughs and along the Lackawanna River. Fortunately the weather was excellent which helped keep a smile on my face from start to finish. Well organized and excellent communications with funny emails that gave us a laugh. It's true, take it easy on the first 8 miles and save some energy for the last 3 miles, you will need it! | |
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A. R. from NJ
(10/14/2019)
"Love this race!" (about: 2019)
11-50 previous marathons
| 2 Steamtown Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The best start and the best finish of any marathon I've ever run. Great small town feel, everyone is so nice and supportive, so easy logistically (sitting in the warm gym until right before the start a major plus), on course support by spectators simply amazing, food at finish absolutely brilliant. Thank you Steamtown Race Committee and Volunteers!! | |
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T. H. from Florida
(10/13/2019)
"Best small town marathon with big quality feel" (about: 2019)
11-50 previous marathons
| 6+ Steamtown Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I love this marathon and have run it 6 times. I live in Florida and the weather is typically optimal race weather. Volunteers are amazing, and the course is diverse and beautiful. Can't say enough, but check out other comments to verify. You won't be disappointed. | |
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S. L. from PA
(10/13/2019)
"Awesome mid size marathon." (about: 2019)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Steamtown Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was a great race with more than enough bathrooms, gels, water, Gatorade and food. Good spectator support, well organized, and a great course. | |
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J. S. from Vineland NJ
(10/13/2019)
"Awesome experience!" (about: 2019)
50+ previous marathons
| 3 Steamtown Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I just finished this marathon and want to say a big thank you to all the runners and organizers! I have run many marathons over the past 40 years and this one is tops. What made today even more special to me is that I had a really bad fall at mile 18.5. Lots of blood, cuts and bruising. Everyone - I mean everyone supported me to the finish line-not a Boston qualifier but I finished! Thanks! | |
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C. M. from CT, USA
(10/17/2018)
"Fantastic 'must do' marathon" (about: 2018)
11-50 previous marathons
| 4-5 Steamtown Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Of all the fall marathons to choose from, choose Steamtown. 26.2 miles will never be easy so you deserve to have a fun time. This marathon will deliver on the enjoyment. From the moment you sign up to the moment you drive home you'll be part of the Steamtown family filled with jokesters and jesters who take their running serious and themselves with a grain of salt. It's 26.2 miles of the locals tailgating and cheering you on. Please don't forget the wonderful cause, St. Joseph's House, you'll reach mile 24 and be re-energized by the enthusiam of the cause as the residents & staff cheer you and provide water. You'll be able to blame the tears on realizing you only have 2 miles left, but really you'll be crying because you see the impact your footsteps have on these wonderful people. You'll never regret Steamtown. (Side note: go to the afterparty, it's well worth it!) | |
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A. W. from Kennett Square, PA
(10/15/2018)
"*best marathon ever*" (about: 2018)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Steamtown Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Amazing race. The weather was perfect, the course was great. This race was so well organized by so many thoughtful, dedicated people. From the hilarious build-up emails, to the spirited school greeting at the starting line, to the unbelievable course support. I feel like I never ran more than 1/4 of a mile without someone cheering me on, offering me hydration or a snack. The block parties and music were such a huge boost. The downhills were not bad at all. I just feel truly indebted to the town of Scranton for such a positive, memorable experience. It was such a happy ending to a summer of training in the heat and all the anxiety many runners experience. I am truly blown away. It's a day I'll never forget and I would recommend this race to anyone. |
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