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Harrisburg Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.3 
Organization 4.5 
Spectators 3.7
Number of comments: 180 [displaying comments 11 to 21]
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K. W. from Ohio
(11/16/2018)
"GREAT race! Will be back!" (about: 2018)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Harrisburg Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was a great marathon - one of the most scenic I have run so far (minus Boston). The spectators were outstanding and the race organization was well thought out. I will definitely be back to run this race again. The hoodie, post race food, aid stations, and overall experience were top notch. I thoroughly enjoyed this race experience and course. A few cons: Least favorite part was running on a gravel trail for about a mile-1.5 on the south side of course. The gravel was uneven and made for a bit lopsided landing. It was early enough in the race to not feel terrible, but you wonder what it may do to hips and ankles later in the race. The Radisson Hotel was one of the worst hotel stays I've had. While it was close to the race start and where the race expo was held, it was otherwise awful. They offered no breakfast, not even orange juice before the race and though they said all runners had a 3:00pm checkout, all the room keys were reset and we were locked out once we got back to the hotel. 20+ cold, sweaty, tired runners standing in line trying to get room keys re-keyed was a bit annoying after they advertised there was a late checkout. I will definitely stay at a different hotel next time. | |
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C. G. from PA
(11/12/2018)
"Fast, Flat, Fun" (about: 2018)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Harrisburg Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Great course, well organized. Easy to get to start. Flat course that was pretty scenic and enough to keep you occupied. Will be back...oh and a PR! | |
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M. G. from Colorado
(2/26/2018)
"BQ Ready" (about: 2017)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Harrisburg Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Nice, flat course that brought past spectators a few times, which was a nice change of pace. Great logistics - easy packet pick-up, hotel right at start/finish, etc. | |
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K. L. from Pennsylvania
(11/16/2017)
"Highly recommend" (about: 2017)
6-10 previous marathons
| 4-5 Harrisburg Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is a fast, flat marathon that is incredibly organized. The route takes you through the city and is very scenic. I've set two marathon PRs here. It's very reasonably priced, and you get a hoodie, big medal, full lunch and other amenities. | |
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J. P. from Pennsylvania
(11/15/2017)
"PR course after 15th marathon" (about: 2017)
11-50 previous marathons
| 2 Harrisburg Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Superfast, flat, well-run race. No hassle race. You can park next to start easily. Nice hoodie as a give away. Nice medals. If you want a BQ or PR this is your race | |
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F. P. from Rhode Island
(11/15/2017)
"A very well organized marathon" (about: 2017)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Harrisburg Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Having had to stop running marathons following knee replacement surgery, I was looking for a walker friendly marathon.Harrisburg was perfect. Everything was very well organized from bib pick up through post race food. The early start for walkers made it easy to complete the race within the course time limit. Course was flat, water stops close enough, and crowds enthusiastic. Very enjoyable,stress free experience. Sweatshirts also a nice touch. | |
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T. S. from USA
(11/15/2017)
"Proud to be a Pennsylvanian!" (about: 2017)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Harrisburg Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 To me this was a local race. I had a 45 minute drive from my home. Free parking, morning of race packet pick up, neat looking hoodie, nice medal, and enough water/Gatorade and gels on course. I've been to Harrisburg many times - but this race took me to parts I have never been to. The volunteers where fantastic! This is not your typical out and back course - it winds and turns up and down both sides of the Susquehanna. It was 28 degrees at start of race but was about 45 degrees at finish. This race represented PA and its runners well! | |
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Cooney Runner from MD
(11/14/2017)
"Great low key marathon." (about: 2017)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Harrisburg Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Picked this marathon because it was close to home and fit my training schedule and was glad I did. Everything is so easy from packet pick-up to finish. We stayed at the Hilton at a rate that was not marked up for once on a marathon weekend. Walked to dinner, walked to the start line, two blocks from the finish and a 3:00 check out! Course has some city running, some along the Susquehanna River and limited running on gravel paths. All in all a great choice! | |
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C. M. from PA
(11/13/2017)
"Flat, fast, scenic course" (about: 2017)
50+ previous marathons
| 6+ Harrisburg Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This is a very well-organized, very scenic,flat & fast course along the Susquehanna River to benefit the local YMCA. Free parking is available at the start, which is a short walk from the finish. Post-race sandwiches, bagels, & mac'n cheese by Panera Bread. Honey Stinger gels were available at several water stops along the course. Enthusiastic, but sometimes sparse, spectators. A great small-city marathon for everyone from elite athletes to walkers. | |
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M. V. from Houston, TX
(12/12/2016)
"Great Marathon Experience" (about: 2016)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Harrisburg Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Very good smaller marathon. Course was very scenic along the Susquehanna river and mostly flat with just a few inclines. Logistics were great. Stayed at the host hotel that was walking distance from the package pickup, start and finish and provided a shuttle (at a small cost) to and from the airport. Weather was perfect and volunteers were very enthusiastic. I would recommend this race to anyone looking to cross Pennsylvania off of their list or just want to run a nice fall marathon. |
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