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Kansas City Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.2 
Organization 4.1 
Spectators 3.7
Number of comments: 207 [displaying comments 131 to 141]
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M. W. from Tulsa, OK
(10/14/2006)
"Hills and sloping streets about got me." (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Kansas City Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 Everyone was very nice but the race could use some special touches. I needed petroleum jelly but could not find any at any of the water stations. Gobs of it on cardboard would have been a lifesaver. All in all, though, it was a great race with a lot of nice people eager to help. The hills and sloping pavement still about ruined me. | |
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M. V. from Shawnee, KS
(10/13/2006)
"Great organization and scenic course!" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Kansas City Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 This was my first Kansas City Marathon, 11th overall, and I absolutely loved the course. I was so impressed with the organization (from well run aid stations to the course monitors). If you do this marathon, be prepared for a rolling course and a long, gradual incline in miles 20-22. It's not the easiest race, but if you're looking for a challenge and want to experience a scenic race, Kansas City is it! | |
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D. N. from Eastern Iowa
(10/12/2006)
"Great revised course! What hills?" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Kansas City Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I thought everything was top-notch; I didn't run last year, but a friend did and says the changes were all for the better. I really enjoyed the course! We got to see neighborhoods in KC that I'd never been in before. Great overall organization, and the two shirts are awesome... as were the medal and gift card. Will recomend this marathon to all. | |
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K. L. from Saint Louis, Missouri
(10/10/2006)
"A medal would be nice" (about: 2006)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Kansas City Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 5 This was my ninth marathon, and though it was the most challenging, it simply pays to do your homework. That's the real reason why I ran this one. Several of my running buddies have talked about how difficult this course is and a few have DNF'd the course as well. I welcomed the challenge. Great aid stations and crowd support. The only downside is that they ran out of medals for the finishers, and I'll have to wait six to eight weeks to receive mine in the mail. | |
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C. J. from Houston
(10/9/2006)
"Friendliest half in years" (about: 2006)
6-10 previous marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I completed the half marathon. Being from Houston the course was hilly. The good news is there was an equal amount of decline for all of the inclines. The course wasn't as nice as the Marine Corp or Avenue of the Giants, but it was nicer than many. The roads were mostly tree-lined, so there was plenty of shade on what turned out to be a perfect race day with plenty sunshine. The finish area was great, with bands, food, and great local beer. The roads were wide and could have easily handled many more than the the 3,000 runners that showed up (2/3 of which were for the half). The volunteers were some of the friendliest and most helpful of the seven marathons and dozens of halfs that I have completed over the last 10 years. The race was light on spectators, but those that came out were especially encouraging. Probably can't get a PR, but a great training run (half) for those focused on fall marathons. | |
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Mike DeGhelder from Kansas City, MO
(10/9/2006)
"Beautiful urban course!" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
| 4-5 Kansas City Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I'm among the marathoners that participated in last year's hot, humid, very hilly, and - by some miscommunication - somewhat short race. I had my worst marathon ever but decided to redeem myself in 2006 since the date was changed from September to October. What a difference in the course! The long grinders were taken out and replaced with more scenic fountains and boulevards. The expo was first-class, the organization was superb, the staff was energetic and extremely helpful, and all the jazz bands were terrific! I was even tempted to stop and just listen to one of the blues bands! If you have never been to Kansas City in the autumn, I would highly recommend this wonderful urban running experience. I loved the long downhill finish with all the spectators cheering me on. Okay, okay, they were cheering for everybody! Go to KC! | |
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Mitzi Martin-Pfannenstiel from Leawood, KS
(10/9/2006)
"Absolutely beautiful course - just perfect!" (about: 2006)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Kansas City Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 I have run San Diego, CA and Portland, OR and believe that Kansas City's course was by far the most beautiful and challenging run. The weather was perfect and the fall leaves were just beginning to change. I believe the Kansas City Marathon is a sleeper - every runner should include this city in their marathon race portfolio. | |
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R. T. from Independence, MO
(10/9/2006)
"Kansas City finally has a great marathon!" (about: 2006)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Kansas City Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I ran the half this year. The course was very nice, with some hills, and went through some interesting parts of town. The organization was top-notch. Moving the event back into October was an excellent move, the weather was perfect and the trees were just starting to change. I will definitely be doing this one again! | |
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J. W. from Kansas City
(10/9/2006)
"Much better the second time" (about: 2006)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Kansas City Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 The mile markers were easy to see. The weather was much cooler than 2005 (it does help to run this in October). The aid stations were well run. The course was not quite as hilly. | |
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Jim Still from Prairie Village, KS
(10/7/2006)
"Well Organized Race" (about: 2006)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Kansas City Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 The organizers did a fantastic job this year, especially considering it was only the second year that the race was back. The course was a great tour of the city. It featured many of Kansas City's beautiful fountains and historic neighborhoods. I especially liked running through the Plaza, Brookside, and the 18th and Vine district. Yes, there were some hills; however, a good portion of the course was relatively flat and there were some nice declines. The bands along the course were great. The "finisher" t-shirt (a Dri-Fit running shirt) was a nice touch. The volunteers did a great job at the aid stations and there was plenty of water and PowerAde. The spectators that did come out were awesome; however, considering the population of the metropolitan area, the crowd support was fairly thin in a lot of areas. I look forward to next year's race and hope that the weather will be a little cooler and the pollen count lower. Overall the organizers produced a great product this year and I would recommend this race to other runners. |
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