Nov 14, 2024
Current Year Results
Results Search
Biggest/Best Boston Qualifier
2024 Results
2023 Results
2022 Results
2021 Results
2020 Results
2019 Results
2018 Results
2017 Results
2016 Results
2015 Results
2014 Results
2013 Results
2012 Results
2011 Results
2010 Results
2009 Results
2008 Results
2007 Results
2006 Results
2005 Results
2004 Results
2003 Results
2002 Results
2001 Results
2000 Results
☰
Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon Runner Comments
Back to Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon Information & Reviews
Course 4.6 
Organization 4.4 
Spectators 3.5
Number of comments: 205 [displaying comments 121 to 131]
|
G. N. from Marietta GA
(11/13/2007)
"Nice Change" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I have run several big-city marathons and they definitely have been fun and exciting. This past year I decided I wanted to run some local marathons that were close to home - Tybee Island in Feb. and Chickamauga. The best thing in my opinion is that there are a lot fewer distractions when it comes to the logistics of race day - running a marathon is a challenge in itself and it refreshing to just have to worry about running. Chickamauga is very organized, with a scenic course, and you really feel a connection to the spectators that come out there to support you. The medal, technical shirt, and great food afterwards makes this a very nice race, which I plan to run again in the future. | |
|
A. S. from Millbrook, Alabama
(11/12/2007)
"Great fall marathon!" (about: 2007)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 This was a beautiful marathon course at the perfect time of year. A definite "must-do" for everyone. What the race lacked in number of spectators, they made up for with gusto! The water/aid stations were abundant and well-stocked and the race volunteers were very friendly and helpful. This will be an annual event for me. Where else can you run with a herd of deer AND 400 other people? Great time, great course, great hospitality. | |
|
Greg Goodson from Atlanta, GA
(11/12/2007)
"Fantasic!" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I've been at the marathon spectating and helping out at some of the aid stations the last 3 years but finally got off the couch to run it - very well organized, beautiful course, and awesome scenery. By far a best kept secret in the marathon world. | |
|
D. J. from Clarkesville, GA
(11/11/2007)
"lovely course" (about: 2007)
First Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 This was my first real race. I did the 10-mile course. I loved the beautiful park and the weather was perfect. The volunteers were encouraging and helpful and the aid riders on bikes were ever-present but not in the way. As always, the city is clean and the people were friendly toward our family. This will become an annual event for us. | |
|
R. R. from Orlando, Florida
(11/11/2007)
"Thank you for making my first marathon a success!" (about: 2007)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first marathon and I loved everything. The Friday registration was organized, quick and easy. The medal and tech shirt were first class. The course, the weather, the spectators and support from volunteers was amazing. I am planning on making this an annual event. The course layout allowed my family to see me numerous times throughout the race. I cannot say enough about my experience! Thanks. | |
|
N. P. from Kennesaw, GA
(11/11/2007)
"Great, Small Marathon" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 This is a great small race with the course going through the battlefield park. This is a great race for the runner who enjoy a quiet run among friends and deer rather than being cheered on by bands and thousands of spectators. Race entry very inexpensive and we even got a brand-name high-tech shirt plus all the food we could eat. Great race-organization. | |
|
Heather Dennis from Alpharetta, GA
(11/10/2007)
"Another great race..." (about: 2007)
2 previous marathons
| 2 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Who knew it could get better? The price went up this year - but the medal is the best I've ever received, and we had chip timing and an (attractive) tech shirt. Score! It was again extremely well run - not many spectators but the ones that were there were very enthusiastic. The course has some hills - but not bad for North Georgia. The scenery and history is great along the whole course. It is a small race. I like this about it, but if you need the big festival atmosphere, you might feel more comfortable elsewhere. I think I'm addicted to Chickamauga: already planning going back next year! (I'm a little cautious telling you all this though - it was larger this year than last year, and it seems the secret is getting out! Please don't change too much as you get famous, Chickamauga Marathon!) | |
|
F. W. from Middle America
(4/30/2007)
"Great for a history buff" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 4 I love double-loop courses because it makes it easier for me to see my husband at different times. The course is great, the people are most gracious and the area is interesting to visit. A word of caution to "old" Fifty Staters: Don't expect a trophy for running well because the top age group was 60-99. | |
|
H. D. from Tucker, GA
(4/1/2007)
"I love this race..." (about: 2006)
First Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This will count as one of my favorite races. It was my first marathon. I adore it, and have recommended it to several others searching for their first marathon. I ran it on a whim (decided to run it October 24 after I first heard of its existence). It came highly recommended by everybody I heard speak of it, which is unusual for a race. We all know some people who can't separate how the race was run from how they ran or trained while reviewing! Small race, but the spectators had this amazing enthusiasm for all the runners, including us slower ones. The course had a couple hills - but one of the less hilly courses Georgia. I trained at Stone Mountain, and the hills here might as well have not existed. You get an extra prize as a first-timer, which really makes the experience that much sweeter. I will definitely be back.... In fact, I think this will be an annual tradition. | |
|
L. M. from Madison, WI
(12/5/2006)
"Nice small race" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 The Good: -Great volunteers -Well stocked aid stations (ran out of sports drink toward the end, but there was plenty of food to compensate). -Beautiful historic course on newly black-topped roads; two-loop course, which I thought would bother me, but didn't. A lot of rolling hills. The Could-Be-Improved: -Getting a cotton tee rather than a technical tee is a personal gripe of mine, but in this case I won't complain too much because the race was so inexpensively priced. -I was fixated on the pizza for the last six miles of the race, so of course, they had run out of pizza by the time I got there. As I saw many children and other family members who were definitely not racing stuffing themselves with the finish line food, I can only assume that they enjoyed my slices for me. The remaining food was sufficient, but unspectacular. -Don't expect a lot of spectators on the course. It is a very beautiful pastoral setting, but not lonely due to the company of the other friendly runners. |
Quick Links
Marathon Search
Upcoming US Marathons
Upcoming International Marathons
Search Marathon Results
Latest Running News
Recent Newsletters
Race Director Tools
© 2000-2024, All Rights Reserved by MarathonGuide.com LLC
