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Clarence Demar Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.6 
Organization 4.8 
Spectators 3.6
Number of comments: 142 [displaying comments 131 to 138]
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A Runner from Winchester, MA
(10/2/2002)
"Arguably New England's Best Marathon!" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 You won't run with the Kenyans at DeMar. There's no mega-pre-race-expo, nor hundreds of thousands of spectators to cheer you. But this race is pure New England running, from the beautiful course (including winding country roads, quiet pine groves, colorful fall leaves, streams, lakes and a covered bridge) to the first-rate organization, to the knowledgeable and supportive fans and volunteers. And in places where the number of spectators is small, there are laugh-out-loud signs (at mile 20: 'Why couldn't Pheidippides have died after 20 miles?'). This is a fast course (many PRs here, including mine) that is NOT flat or boring! Logistics are excellent, including registration, parking, point-to-point transportation, post-race meal and showers. For a terrific marathon experience, just add training! | |
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A Runner from Ridgefield, Ct
(10/1/2002)
"In one word - Unbelievable" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This marathon has small time charm gushing out its pours. From the friendly hosts, the beautiful course and the massage after the race, the marathon does not disappoint. This was my 8th marathon (I've run NYC, Buffalo, Adirondacks and Vermont) and this rates up there with any of those. Course - beautiful, first ten miles are slightly downhill. This was the first marathon I felt great running all 26.2. One hill at 17 3/4 to 18 1/4, but it wasn't too bad. Easier than Vermont's hill. This is definitely a PR course and a Boston qualifier course. Spectators - not many, but the ones that were there were loud and supportive (especially the two women clanking the cowbell - I think I saw them every 2 miles). Good spectator course in that spectators can see you, drive ahead and see you again (since the course is open to traffic from mile 5 on). Traffic is not a factor though - pretty light. Weather - in 2002 was ideal. No wind, sunny (but not hot), temps ranging from 40-mid 60's. Field - small, 319 finishers. I love NY and Vermont, but I think this is my new favorite!!! | |
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A Runner from Connecticut
(9/30/2002)
"Very scenic course." (about: 2002)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Overall the course was excellent. The race was very well organized. The only negative, the water at most of the water stations tasted like iodine. | |
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A. Marathoner from Central Mass.
(9/29/2002)
"Wonderful" (General Comments)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 A few reasons why I run the Clarence Demar year after year: Scenery. Much of the course is tree-lined on both sides with minimal car traffic. Logistics. Free transport of clothing, even what I tossed on the side of the road during the race! Support. Inspirational messages posted every couple of miles of the course; many more are posted along the only difficult hill of the race. The organizers really do their homework to make this race a success. | |
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Dave Fenton from Norwood, NY
(10/1/2001)
"Great small marathon" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 The course is fast, the scenery great, the hosts most welcoming. This is a PR type course with only one moderate hill. The scenery is like something out of 'Newhart'. Looking across a valley with the mountains in bright autumn colors with two church steeples in the foreground, it was really great. The T-shirts are first rate, the prerace meal convenient, the shower facilities good and very close to the finish line and your car. Big marathons are fine sometimes; this marathon is one you should go to for a relaxed, wonderful weekend. One note of caution: dress warm for the start-you will be outdoors for quite a while before the race in cold temps. There are no warm areas available at the start. | |
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A Runner from MA, USA
(9/30/2001)
"Fantastic Small Marathon" (General Comments)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Beautiful scenic course. Superb organization. Hospitality and friendliness are everywhere, from registration to post-race events. The organizers tend to such details as collecting apparel taken off by runners along the course and transporting it back to the finish line. They are so accommodating that you can enter the race one or two hours before the start of the race. Gourmet pasta dinner, busing runners to the start, a dozen or so massage therapists offering service near the finish line, shower facility, high quality long sleeve T without any sponsor logos, etc, all of these cost $38. I saw police working on a road setting up cones around 6:00 am, more than four hours before anyone would reach that spot. Parking area is within one or two minutes walking distance from the finish line. Few spectators, but plenty of volunteers. I am wondering if the number of volunteers matches the number of runners. They serve and cheer you hard. They don?t pay anyone to run, so if you want to watch the backs of elite runners at the start, this race may disappoint you. However if you just want to race with runners with similar calibers, this race is great. Awards are five deep for each group. I have run a few small marathons. This one is by far the best. | |
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A Runner from Pittsburgh, PA
(9/25/2000)
"Nice, organized, small marathon" (about: 2000)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 1 The organization of this small marathon (300 runners) was great. No long lines for anything....the dinner, the start, the massage. The course has some hills, a long one at mile 18, but is very scenic. There's good support along the course with happy volunteers. If you can pace yourself (no clocks on the course) and motivate yourself (no crowds except for whoever you bring to cheer for you), it's a really nice race. I'll be back. | |
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A Runner from New York, NY
(7/6/2000)
"One of the truly great marathons!" (General Comments)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 As a ten-time marathoner, I have experienced many of the great US races. Clarence Demar is one the best races I have ever run. Absolutely beautiful course, wonderful people and a PR all on one package. Note that the race only has around 400 entrants and few crowds. |
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