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Cape Cod Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.6 
Organization 4.5 
Spectators 3.9
Number of comments: 144 [displaying comments 81 to 91]
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J. T. from Connecticut
(10/30/2007)
"The best Marathon in N.E. outside Boston!!" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 4-5 Cape Cod Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 No stress, no huddled masses shuttled to the start 6 hours early, and no screaming and yelling race officials at the finish line. There is no course like this. It rolls; it has scenery. It even has cranberry bogs. It's not for wimps looking for an easy, flat course. But you can drive to within 2 blocks of the start within 30 minutes of the gun, and not have to worry about the roped pens and press trucks everywhere. A nice, low-key event, with big-boy scenery and best of all: off-season rates at the rentals!! | |
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D. W. from Western Massachussetts
(10/30/2007)
"Autumn colors, the ocean... very pretty" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 2 Cape Cod Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I think this race defines what is New England for the running world. I've run it in '05 and now in '07. I was lucky enough to have cool, sunny weather both times. Just awesome. As far as the rolling hills, hey, it's a marathon for God's sake! A challenge is why you're doing this thing in the first place. Great job to the directors, officials, volunteers and spectators! | |
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K. S. from Oceanside, NY
(10/29/2007)
"Just What I'd Hoped For" (about: 2007)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I picked this race as my first marathon after browsing through the listings on the site looking for one that combined the right time of year for my training cycle and reasonable travel distance from home. I was instantly intrigued by the idea the Cape Cod Marathon. The experience proved that hunch right. I liked the size (around 2,000 runners including a relay event) and the rustic setting. The volunteers were great. The locals who came out in front of their homes to offer encouragement were well appreciated. The course was beautiful and very well marked. I paid for going out too quickly by struggling through the last few hills, but that was my own fault. A much better event than the half marathon I ran back in May. Thanks to all those involved!!! | |
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R. R. from New York
(10/29/2007)
"Beautiful course but very tough" (about: 2007)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Cape Cod Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was a wonderfully organized event and I can't say enough good things about the people involved and all the spectators. The course was much more difficult than I had anticipated. I wasn't expecting so many hills. Be prepared if you are planning on running next year. It seemed as though every time you finished one hill, you started on the next. It was difficult psychologically, because it really felt that around each turn was another hill, especially once you reached the 20 mile marker. Everyone was wonderful though and plenty of water stops. The people really made this a great experience, but the course is certainly one of the more challenging courses I have faced. | |
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Danny Swindle from Newport, MI
(10/29/2007)
"Nice area to run" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Cape Cod Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 Pros: Showers available after the race at the school since the host hotel did not offer late checkout. After-race meal was just that - a meal, complete with clam chowder. Nice views. Hills provided a challenge but were not excessive. Nice area to visit but would hate to have to deal with the traffic during peak season. Nice expo for a small race. Well organized. Cons: I don't have an issue with runners wearing headphones, but don't threaten to disqualify people for wearing them if you're not going to follow through. Host hotel (Falmouth Inn) did not offer late checkout even when asked a day in advance. They wanted to charge half a day's fee to check out at 2:00. Stay somewhere else. More tables of water at the finish line would have been nice. Non-seeding of the racers at the beginning so some walkers were ahead of runners. | |
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S. S. from New England
(10/29/2007)
"An Amazing Race" (about: 2007)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Cape Cod Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This race far exceeded my expectations. The course is amazingly beautiful, and the race itself was very well-organized. The runners were all incredibly supportive; I enjoyed the encouragement from the relay runners as they passed. The terrain is challenging, but provides nice variation for your muscles. I would run this race again in a heartbeat and will absolutely recommend it to others. As an added bonus, I crushed my previous PR and am headed to Boston! | |
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S. M. from New Hampshire
(10/29/2007)
"My First Marathon.... Beautiful Cape Cod!!!" (about: 2007)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Thank You Falmouth CCM and the wonderful support of the locals!!! I especially appreciated all of your enthusiasm, costumes, music, and cheers.... I am proud to say Falmouth is my first marathon and really hope to be back next year!! The Red Horse Inn was so comfortable too. The course itself was perfect! Rolling hills, breezy, warm sun, temperature 54-60, ocean and beautiful homes to see... so wonderful!!! To the water and Cytomax distributors, THANK YOU, and to the folks bending down to take off our time chips, THANK YOU!!! Nice to chat with you along the way, Bo, ML, Larry and Mary.... You all were wonderful inspirations for me. God bless! -Sue | |
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B. G. from Falmouth , MA
(10/29/2007)
"What a great race to run!" (about: 2007)
4-5 previous marathons
| 4-5 Cape Cod Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Thank you for all of your efforts in putting this race together. The support is fantastic, the views are spectacular, and I really like this year's t-shirt. Many thanks and I just might see you again next October.... | |
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S. S. from North Brookfield, MA
(10/29/2007)
"Great rookie experience" (about: 2007)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 CCM '07 was my first marathon and it was a great experience. Great organization, helpful volunteers, ideal weather. Falmouth is a really nice town, and the course goes through some scenic parts of Cape Cod - especially miles 24-26, which are right along the beach. Really no complaints at all; highly recommended. | |
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J. Z. from Melbourne, Australia
(10/29/2007)
"A Superb Marathon" (about: 2007)
50+ previous marathons
| 2 Cape Cod Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 An absolutely superb middle-size marathon. Yesterday was my 146th. A beautiful course, great weather and reasonably demanding course. But most importantly, a superbly organized event. Well marked, and excellent course support, water stations and food at the end. |
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