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Lost Dutchman Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.6 
Organization 4.8 
Spectators 3.8
Number of comments: 142 [displaying comments 51 to 61]
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Laird Malamed from Pacific Palisades, CA
(2/24/2008)
"Wonderful small marathon" (about: 2008)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Lost Dutchman Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I really enjoyed this marathon. I picked it solely on location (close to California) and date - needed to be President's Weekend. What I got in return was my favorite marathon to date. I initially intended it as a training run for my next marathon in April in Japan, but I was feeling so great at 20 miles, that I went for a Boston qualifying time of 3:20 or better - and I hit 3:19. The organization was great. Water stops were well stocked and numerous. There were small camp fires and blankets at the start to keep warm and get ready. There were almost more port-a-potties at the start than the other two major marathons I have run. Certainly more per runner (300 total). The website was kept up-to-date as there was some concern that they would need to use a different course due to rains on the trail portion the week before. You really know something is well organized when there is a solid back-up plan. As it turns out, this wasn't necessary, which is great because the course is very pretty at the beginning. It's a bit hilly - up and down after a nice downhill - so it's a bit of challenge. Not as steep as others, but definitely a course that you need something for the end. The medal is great. Lines for food at the end were a bit long, but it was ok. Despite being a small marathon, there were fans around most of the course. They were cheering and encouraging. Overall, highly recommended and of course I have great memories of qualifying for Boston. | |
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A. A. from Glendale, AZ
(2/21/2008)
"small race; big heart" (about: 2008)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Lost Dutchman Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 This was the smallest marathon I've ever done, but I had the most exciting time and set a new PR in the process. Everyone was super nice and the fires at the start line were incredibly cool - like going on a camping trip with running, the best kind. There was the perfect amount and kinds of food at the finish and along the course. Next year, though, get a new kind of gel to hand out; that stuff was yeeech. And a few more bathrooms. Great marathon!!!!! Will return some year. | |
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Sharon Rogers from Gold Canyon, AZ
(2/19/2008)
"Gold Canyon Marathon - Serenity while sweating." (about: 2008)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Lost Dutchman Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 Gold Canyon may not be Sedona, but there is an undeniable spiritual feeling about the Superstition Mountains. The starting line in the hills near Peralta Trailhead, was not the mass of humanity such as I experienced at PFC last month. These folks doing the Dutchman love to run. 300+ runners enjoying a diverse course through mountain roads and neighboring communities. It was a challenge, but with such views to divert the mind, the feat is completed with a smile. It is well organized and the few spectators along the way were full of energy. I am proud to say I live here and welcome visitors to run with us again next year. | |
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M. J. from Virginia
(2/19/2008)
"Great Volunteer Staff" (about: 2008)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Lost Dutchman Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 You have to take a shuttle from the parking area to the marathon start point, which takes about 45 minutes. Being the idiot I am, I missed the last shuttle. When I asked the volunteers if there was anything they could do to help me, a couple of them dropped everything to help me - in particular, a woman named Jodie. She was calling everyone she could find on her cell to get it figured out. Jodie's biggest concern was that I would miss out on the beautiful views at the beginning of the marathon. I ended up just doing the half-marathon twice, but still got a medal and an official time. The highlight of my experience was definitely the patient help these volunteers gave an irresponsible runner. Thank you so much, Jodie! | |
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D. M. from Canton, Michigan
(2/19/2008)
"Great small race - recommend highly" (about: 2008)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Lost Dutchman Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 The 40-min. bus ride to the start was just a beginning of the adventure. Seven miles up into the Superstition Mountains by bus and the first seven miles running back to the highway while the sun rose were beautiful. Not an easy course, and not many spectators due to its trail-like nature. I worried about the non-chip timing but in the end the race was great. Small, quirky; a must run! | |
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t. g. from Fairview, Oregon
(2/18/2008)
"Do this one!" (about: 2008)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Lost Dutchman Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was so much fun. The expo was small but complete. The shirt was cotton but it has one of the nicest designs, front and back. On race morning, when the shuttle bus dropped us off at the start area, it was clear and chilly and there were about 70 little campfires burning... with carpet pads next to them to stretch out on. The start is right at the base of the Superstition Mountains and it is amazing to see the sun rise and light up the mountains. The race started on time, the aid stations were well stocked, the volunteers were just super and the finisher's medal is as neat as the Rock 'n Roll medals... maybe better. If you ever need a break from winter, come to Arizona in February and run the Lost Dutchman. | |
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Brenda Sinck from Mesa, Az.
(2/18/2008)
"Awesome Marathon" (about: 2008)
4-5 previous marathons
| 2 Lost Dutchman Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I really look forward to this marathon every year. I love it! I have noticed the people who volunteer are very friendly and dedicated. The course for running is gorgeous. You guys go above and beyond your call of duty. Thank you. | |
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Marc Johnson from So. California
(2/18/2008)
"Great small-town marathon" (about: 2008)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Lost Dutchman Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 My wife and I heard about the Lost Dutchman through the NBMA. The Lost Dutchman was their '08 annual marathon. I am so pleased that we ran this race. The course and the scenery was incredible. The people of Apache Junction are great. Great for a first-time marathon; will go back again and again. A PR course!!! Overall downhill. | |
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S. J. from Minnesota, USA
(2/18/2008)
"Enjoyed it! Great volunteers!" (about: 2008)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Lost Dutchman Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 We were bussed to the start line in the dark, and watched sunrise on Superstition Mountain, while staying warm with hot chocolate and mesquite fires and mats to sit on. Plenty of porta-potties and a warming bus. Bag drop very close to start line. The first 6 miles are through the desert on a non-paved road. We jumped a few small flows of runoff water but could avoid wet feet. Sections along roads had many orange cones. Very enthusiastic aid stations. Excellent volunteers at the expo to answer questions. Good parking at rodeo grounds. Shuttles were dependable and on time. Post-race food featured egg burritos and more - dispensed by caring, smiling volunteers. Finisher's medal is unique and beautiful. T-shirt: white long-sleeved and ordinary. Fantastic volunteers every place I encountered one. Even the traffic control folks cheered us on. Definitely a positive experience that I recommend to others. | |
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A. S. from Chicago, IL
(2/18/2008)
"Great Job... Skip PF Changs and do this one!!!" (about: 2008)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Lost Dutchman Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I decided to run this race because one of my friends wanted to run a marathon with me. I didn't really know anything about it when I signed up but now that I have run it, all I can say is wow!!! The race director is one of the best I have ever encountered. He was so concerned about the runners enjoying the race on the trail that he kept going back out to make sure it was passible from all the rain they had gotten. Great call on letting us run on the path! The organization was out of this world. When you run this race, make sure you attend the past dinner. I have never had so much fun at a dinner. The start line was great with the fires and the warming buses. And there were more than enough water stations. The support of the volunteers was out of this world. The only downside was that we ran on the highway too much, but I don't think that is avoidable. Again, great job by the race organizers; you did amazingly. Thanks for everything! |
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