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Grand Rapids Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.5 
Organization 4.9 
Spectators 4.0
Number of comments: 329 [displaying comments 111 to 121]
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B. W. from Chicago
(10/16/2011)
"GREAT race!" (about: 2011)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Grand Rapids Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is one of the most organized, most passionate races I have run! Don does a great job with it (and yes, he was there to shake my hand as I crossed). PS. LOVED the pickle juice!!! A must-do marathon!!!! | |
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L. H. from Grandville, Michigan
(10/16/2011)
"Great race! Well organized!" (about: 2010)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Grand Rapids Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 How many races have the RD at the finish line shaking EVERYONE'S hand? These people really know how to give a race that 'hometown' feel. | |
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R. R. from Western Michigan
(5/10/2011)
"Great first marathon" (about: 2010)
2 previous marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Amazing event! Course was flat; race very well organized; nice people; great weather; and they had water, GU, Gatorade - you name it. Stick with a pace group and enjoy the ride. The partial out-and-back helps keep spirits high as you interact with other runners. I'd sign up again! | |
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M. B. from Flint, MI
(11/1/2010)
"Awesome" (about: 2010)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Grand Rapids Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 For a first-timer, this was awesome! The race director, Don, sends out newsletters leading up to the race. I would read them at my desk at work and literally tear up knowing what I was about to take on. The organization, course, and fans were top-notch. Where else can you get pickle juice on the course and beer and chilli afterwards?!?!? I plan to do it again next year... and qualify for Boston 2012! | |
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J. M. from Grand Rapids, MI
(11/1/2010)
"Relayer Turned Marathoner 2011!" (about: 2010)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Well, I did not run the full marathon, and when I'm wearing my shirt and people ask me about it, I am sure to clarify that. But, I did do the 7.3-mile leg of the relay and felt so much inspiration from the runners that I want to do my first full next year in Grand Rapids. Everything about this race is great - the staff, course, spectators, goody bag, post-race snacks, music, everything! I'm so excited!! And I can't wait to get a handshake from Don! | |
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b. g. from Grand Rapids Michigan
(10/31/2010)
"Great in Grand Rapids" (about: 2010)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Grand Rapids Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first half marathon... and it was great. Great encouragement via regular emails from race director, great course through a great city, lots of cheering fans, and excellent refreshments and finisher medals. Come to Grand Rapids and join the fun! | |
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s. m. from rockford, Michigan
(10/31/2010)
"AWESOME." (about: 2010)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Grand Rapids Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Awesome race all around - without a doubt the most fun race to do. I will be back for the full next year. | |
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Christina Dolley from Grand Rapids area
(10/31/2010)
"Amazing!" (about: 2010)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Grand Rapids Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The course was beautiful and the volunteers were nothing short of amazing. I can't say enough about the spectators who pushed me when I didn't think I could take another step. This was my first marathon and because it was such an amazing experience, it won't be my last! If you want to have a great marathon experience then you need to run the GR Marathon; you won't be disappointed. :) Oh, and the hug from race director Don Kern at the end... that was worth running 26.2 miles for! | |
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L. F. from Pleasant Lake, Michigan
(10/31/2010)
"Great Marathon!" (about: 2010)
4-5 previous marathons
| 2 Grand Rapids Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I ran this marathon for the 2nd time this year. The changes made to the course since I last ran it made it even better! The race director's emails are great and really get you excited about the race. He is right there at the finish line hugging everyone! I will definitely run this one again in the future. | |
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B. M. from Lowell< MI
(10/31/2010)
"My First road Marathon" (about: 2010)
2 previous marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Grand Rapids in October was beautiful this past year!!!! It was my first marathon, but everything was perfect: Weather, crowd, parking, and medical support.... I felt so safe - they were everywhere. Aid stations were plentiful. A great experience. |
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