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Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.6 
Organization 4.4 
Spectators 3.5
Number of comments: 205 [displaying comments 131 to 141]
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G. H. from Athens, GA
(11/25/2006)
"Still a class act" (about: 2006)
3 previous marathons
| 2 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my 2nd Chickamauga Marathon and it is a well-run marathon. Support staff was very helpful and the fans that were there cheer on everyone. The course changed from last year - now on a lot of recently paved roads; but now a lot more rolling! Water stops plentiful and well-stocked with water, PowerAde, bananas, oranges, etc. I liked the shirt, with a map of the battle on the back. Weather a little warmer and more humid than I would have liked, but can't control that. The after-race food is excellent. Thanks for a great event. The only suggestion I can make is to try to add this event to the Run and See Georgia Grand Prix Series. | |
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Chris Pierce from Ft. Benning, GA
(11/25/2006)
"Awesome" (about: 2006)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 4 I enjoyed the route. It was beautiful. I didn't think that I would like doing a loop, but it wasn't bad at all. The volunteers and the aid stations were great. There are not very many porta-jons. There were about eight or so at the start and one spot along the loop with a couple porta-jons. I didn't stay for the post-race food, but from what I heard it was awesome. One thing that this race lacks is race photos. I really like to buy a photo of every marathon that I participate in, but this race didn't offer that. They post photos on their web page of the race, but there isn't a photo of every runner like in the past marathons that I have run in. Also the shirt was nice, but the map on the back was not very clear or legible. We stayed in LaFayette, GA, and it's only a 15-minute drive, but I wouldn't recommend staying at the Days Inn there. That motel has terrible rooms. Our water was green; and the toilet was plugged and they asked me to fix it myself. Overall, I did enjoy the marathon. It was the first time that I have ever taken 2nd in my age group. Guess I was lucky that so many others ran so slowly. If I am still stationed in Georgia next year, I will run it again. | |
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M. M. from Lawrenceville, GA
(11/20/2006)
"Great race, fans and post-race food" (about: 2006)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 After searching high and low for my first marathon, I signed up for this one. Great race. I was able to see my wife about five times throughout the race, which kept me going. As a first-time marathoner, I wanted the initial experience to be a positive one and this race really delivered. Three cheers for the organizers. | |
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W. T. from Davidson, NC
(11/16/2006)
"Great 1st Marathon" (about: 2006)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I had a great time!!!! The organization was excellent. The course and park are beautiful. I brought my family (wife and kids, six and eight) for the weekend. We highly recommend staying in the Residence Inn in downtown Chattanooga. It's a stone's throw from the riverfront, the GREAT Chattanooga aquarium, the IMAX theater, restaurants, and even the movies. Our thanks go out to the very friendly people of Chattanooga and Northwest Georgia and especially the Chattanooga Running Club for organizing such a great race!!! | |
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D. C. from USA
(11/15/2006)
"Great Battlefield Run" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
| 3 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Great run past all the different monuments - a real nice run... usually with only one or two other runners. Pulled off another Boston qualifier.... I will be back! | |
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M. F. from Vine Grove, Ky
(11/13/2006)
"One of marathon running's best kept secrets" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 Chickamauga is a keeper. The course is not nearly as difficult (hilly) as the website promises. The park is absolutely beautiful and not at all boring. The marathon has the feel of a run on rural roads and it's a nice escape from the big-city marathons. Spectators are few and far between, but I was in good company among other runners so I was never lonely. Aid stations are spaced every two miles or so and some had orange slices and bananas as well as powerade/water. The post-race food was one of the best I've seen after a marathon: Pizza, fruit, homemade soups, assortment of breads, banana pudding. It's inside a church basement, which gives you a chance to sit down in chairs and mingle with the other runners. The course is well-marked with mile markers, but no time clocks, so wear a watch if you care about splits. Also, the few intersections you cross are staffed for safety so there is no trouble dodging vehicles. This marathon is a high-quality marathon. There may be few participants (323 this year), but the whole event is well-organized, voluteer-friendly, and hassle-free. | |
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B. H. from Woodsotck, GA
(11/13/2006)
"They did it again!!!" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
| 4-5 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 They have pulled the rabbit out of the hat again. The weather turned out great, the course was well marked, and there were a ton of friendly volunteers. This is a great course through a very beautiful setting. I would very much recommend this race to anybody wanting to run a rural marathon. | |
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J. Z. from SC
(11/13/2006)
"3rd Course in 3 years" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
| 3 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathons
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 This was the 3rd different course in the three years I have run this race...each progressively tougher.... Unfortunately this year's run was not my best. A double loop course with a series of progressive hills, so once you got through the first loop you had no misconception about how hard the second was going to be....I started cramping at 20, I ended up walking and running the rest of the course my Friend Patty caught me 22 and we ran to almost 25 together. I walked to the mile marker then caught her again before she finished. We had the 5 kids, my William, Patty's 2, Torrill and her 2 all finishing together...everyone started cheering as we rounded the last corner in mass and holding hands. It will be a great picture.... Bottom line is I didn't train enough for this one.... | |
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R. B. from Maryville, TN
(11/12/2006)
"Great First Marathon" (about: 2006)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 Great first marathon! Water stations were excellent and the course was not difficult or easy. Great course that I would recommend to anyone. | |
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M. K. from Atlanta, Georgia
(11/12/2006)
"Hooked for life" (about: 2006)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my first marathon, and I ran it on a dare from my best friend. He dared me about three months prior to the event, so I had a little time to train, but not nearly enough, with all my college studies and all. I decided to go for it anyway. The volunteers and runners alike were all extremely helpful and encouraging, since I wore a "first-timer's" number and they knew I was new to it all. The course was amazing, the food was great, and the fact that the event takes place right when all the leaves are red, yellow, and orange just adds to the beautiful backdrop of the Civil War battlefield. Amazing experience. And although my legs were immobile after four hours of running (I finished in 4:02), I will continue to run these races until my body no longer is able to. Incredible race. Definitely recommended. |
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