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Steamtown Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.7 
Organization 4.9 
Spectators 4.7
Number of comments: 616 [displaying comments 361 to 371]
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J. O. from New York
(10/15/2010)
"An outstanding, well organized marathon." (about: 2010)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Steamtown Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 One of the best-organized races I've ever participated in from the application process to taking a shower after the marathon. Superbly well organized and executed with tremendous community support. Scranton loves this marathon and it really shows. Its a super course: fast, scenic, both road and trail scheduled prime time in the fall season. A great first-time marathon. | |
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C. F. from Columbia, MD
(10/14/2010)
"Great race!" (about: 2010)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Steamtown Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Very well organized and supported run. I've never seen so many enthusiastic volunteers before sunrise! My only complaint is about the skimpy finish line food - very inadequate to replace the calories burned in 26 miles. | |
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L. T. from Baltimore, MD
(10/14/2010)
"Excellent Marathon!" (about: 2010)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Steamtown Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my fifth marathon and certainly one of the best! I prefer smaller marathons and this is one of the best! The young volunteers were truly amazing! I have never been to a race that was so well-organized by energetic, caring people. My hat goes off to you all! The course was great as well, consisting of beautiful scenery and wonderful spectators! I will run Steamtown again! | |
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J. B. from Monroe, NY
(10/14/2010)
"A Class Act" (about: 2010)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Steamtown Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 From the humorous and witty emails leading up to the race to the perfectly orchestrated army of volunteers, this race ROCKS. I am one of those back-of-the-pack, older runners and this was my very first marathon, but I was treated like an elite runner every step of the way. Even though every muscle is sore, I am looking forward to April 1 when I can enter again for the 2011 Steamtown Marathon. Way to go, Jim Cummings!!! | |
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K. H. from Pittsburgh, PA
(10/13/2010)
"Very well run and enjoyable marathon" (about: 2010)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Steamtown Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Very well organized. Course is very fast and has varied settings/neighborhoods. Hills at end are tough. Spectators were great and enthusiastic. More fluid stations would improve it. Pre-race weekly emails were very entertaining and helpful. | |
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H. P. from Tennessee
(10/13/2010)
"I really thought I would like this one more." (about: 2010)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Steamtown Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 4 Course: I felt as though the course was much harder than what others have said on MarathonGuide. There are more uphills in the first half than anyone discusses (everyone focuses on the downhill). It was a tough course! But, it was pretty at many points. And, running through the small towns was fun. I did not like the trail portion - got rocks in my shoes. Spectators: By far the best part of this race. Small-town pride and lots of spectators along the way. Very nice! Organization: The positive: the pre-race e-mail updates were great, and the bus ride up to the high school and my experience at the high school was great (lots of port-a-potties, it was nice to be in a warm gym, cheery volunteers). The bad: the expo volunteers were quite rude to my running partner at the packet pick-up (unnecessarily so). The medal is extremely underwhelming - I've received much nicer medals for winning an age group award in local 5k races. The food line at the finish line was ridiculous. I was stuck waiting for about 15 minutes just to get some All Sport and some food. Pretty much the last thing you want to do after running a marathon is stand in line for a long period of time - poorly planned refreshment line!! | |
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Eliot W. Collins from Raritan Borough, NJ
(10/13/2010)
"Highly Recommended - Will Return Again in 2011" (about: 2010)
50+ previous marathons
| 6+ Steamtown Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Steamtown is the same year after year. Everyone associated with the race (organizers, volunteers and spectators) does an outstanding job of making everything enjoyable for the runners. They are some of the nicest people that I have ever met. I definitely got my money's worth, and I look forward to returning for the ninth time in 2011. | |
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S. D. from Boston
(10/13/2010)
"Fantastic organization and volunteers!" (about: 2010)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Steamtown Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The race was extremely well-organized and the volunteers were amazing. When they tell you not to go out too fast, LISTEN TO THEM. It's easy to get carried away on the downhills and then pay for it in the second half. If you run it smart, it's a good course. The rails-to-trails portion was a welcome relief, both mentally and physically. The spectators are sparse in places, but the ones who come out are wonderful. | |
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C. M. from Staten Island, NY
(10/13/2010)
"Great First-Marathon Experience" (about: 2010)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Steamtown Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I can't say enough about how great my Steamtown Marathon experience was. The organizers and volunteers were great, as was the course. If you get a chance, run Steamtown; just take it easy on the downhills at the beginning. | |
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T. W. from Old Forge, Pa
(10/13/2010)
"Incredible" (about: 2010)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Steamtown Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Although this was my first time running Steamtown, I am not unfamiliar with the race, as I have attended many as a fan in the past. Steamtown ranks as one of the top experiences in my life and I'm looking forward to 2011. If anyone is looking to run a marathon, first-timer or not, this is the race for you. Everything about it is first-class. The organization is wonderful and the fans cheering along this beautiful course are incredible. I would certainly recommend it to anyone. |
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