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Air Force Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.3 
Organization 4.5 
Spectators 3.6
Number of comments: 344 [displaying comments 121 to 131]
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William Quinn from Fairborn, OH
(9/21/2009)
"Great race, starting on full" (about: 2009)
2 previous marathons
| 2 Air Force Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 Another fantastic race from the USAF Marathon. As a rule, these folks take care of you. Something went terribly wrong with the number of portable toilets at the start, however. Seems like there were many fewer this year for a record crowd, which for a race that prides itself in a great experience was a serious mistake. Special thanks to the pace teams for helping me to my new PR! | |
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L. H. from Wadsworth, Ohio
(9/21/2009)
"Air Force makes it happen" (about: 2009)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Air Force Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The Air Force is the best part of this race. They do a top-notch job of organizing and supporting the runners. It is hard to get around due to the base restrictions, but it is well organized and the volunteers were outstanding. The town of Fairborn makes this race. EVERYONE comes out to cheer! The course is hilliest in the beginning, and there a few tough ramps and hills at the end, but the middle part is very flat. The downside to the flat part is that it is in the open and very hot due to lack of shade. Overall, I don't think it is a PR kind of course, but the experience is well worth the run. | |
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S. W. from Cincinnati, Ohio
(9/20/2009)
"Great course; parking was a complete mess" (about: 2009)
11-50 previous marathons
| 4-5 Air Force Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 3 This is one of my favorite marathons to run each year. The course is flat and fast, especially now that they removed the major hill from the end. The spectators are few due to the course being held mostly on the air force base. Year after year, the parking has been a nightmare. First, you WILL sit in your car for at least 45 minutes to an hour to simply get in the parking lot. They are now bussing you from the lots, which are over two miles away from the starting line. Once the race is over, the lines to get back on the busses are at least an hour to get on. We ended up walking the two miles to our car simply because we did not want to stand anymore. They have plenty of grass around the base; this issue needs to be fixed in order for this to be a great race. Volunteers are incredible at this race, as always. | |
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Karen Linden from Wherever the Army sends me!
(9/20/2009)
"Exceptional, top-notch!" (about: 2009)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Air Force Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first half-marathon and I have to say that because of how well done this one was, I am hooked!! The organization was seamless! There were plenty of water/aid stations with constant monitoring from police and medical professionals to ensure everyone was safe! I was so impressed by the organization and also the number of spectators that cheered us on the entire race!! Each aid/water station had a theme, which really boosted morale and gave you an extra boost when you needed it the most! I have a feeling that I will always rank this marathon among the best of the best!!!!!!!! | |
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J. P. from lawrence Kansas
(9/20/2009)
"fix the starts please" (about: 2009)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Air Force Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I loved the race. The start was awesome, with flag parachuting down and the flyover. Initially, I liked that the marathon and half started an hour apart, because that meant I did not get sucked off pace by the faster halfers. This came back to haunt me, as at about mile 22 I was fighting through crowds of half-marathoners all the way to the finish, which made the last few miles a lot more troublesome, as I had to worry about weaving in between walkers and trying to get water without having to stop. | |
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t. t. from mascoutah illinois
(1/1/2009)
"The Air Force Made it Happen. Good Job!" (about: 2008)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Air Force Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was a great race, from the start with F-22s, to the well staffed aid stations, to the medical personnel who could be seen all along the course. Each aid station had music or some type of entertainment. The people in Fairborn were very supportive of the runners. As a veteran of the Air Force, I thought it was pretty neat to receive your medal (which, by the way, was big and heavy - I loved it) from the top brass. I would do this race again next year. Keep up the good work. | |
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r. L. from chicago, IL
(11/4/2008)
"Unique, invigorating start - with the jets" (about: 2008)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Air Force Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 The flag being brought down by a parachutist while the anthem is sung was breathtaking. The F-22s doing the vertical climb over the corral really made you want to run. | |
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S. B. from Charleston SC
(10/14/2008)
"FANTASTIC" (about: 2008)
50+ previous marathons
| 2 Air Force Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my second Air Force Marathon, and from the amazing start to the finish, it was just a fantastic event. The start, with three jets flying over one at a time and then kicking in the afterburners and heading straight up, as well as the hang glider floating down with the American flag while the national anthem was being sung just gave this retired navy senior chief goosebumps. The course has hills, but some nice, flat areas also, and they had a replica of a Wright Brothers plane as well as newer jets flying around us during the run. The support is the best. I needed medical attention due to my mistake of not drinking enough at mile 19, and I was given an IV, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and a plum - and after I felt better and they checked me out, I was able to finish. THANK YOU, MEDICAL STAFF. The finish with medals being handed out by air force officers is such a thrill. If I had been in uniform, I would have saluted; and when one of the officers saw my navy ball cap, he came over to me and slapped me on the back and congratulated me. Such a thrill. I will be back. | |
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Phil Kessel from Lancaster, CA (EAFB)
(9/29/2008)
"Just about ideal." (about: 2008)
6-10 previous marathons
| 2 Air Force Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 An awesome start and finish. Who was the general handing out the finisher's medals at the end? I've only run six marathons, so my database is pretty slim, but I thought it was a well organized event. The weather was terrific. My finish time was near six hours, so the course had warmed up a bit. But it sure beat what we see every summer Saturday at EAFB. I really didn't start to overheat until after I stopped running, which is usual for me. The food at the end was more than adequate. The pizza was a very welcome surprise. I would have liked to have been able to buy some ice cream, but that may not have mixed well with the pizza. The free showers at the end made it just about perfect. I want to thank the professional staff and the volunteers for their help and support. If I never get back to do the AF Marathon again, it will be because I've run out of frequent flyer miles. | |
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J. C. from Oklahoma City, OK
(9/25/2008)
"Great course and a fantastic start!" (about: 2008)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Air Force Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 I had a great experience and really enjoyed the marathon. The hill at the beginning and hills toward the end of the race might discourage some, but they added to the variety of the course layout. Fan support, if important to you, was minimal, but that was made up for by very enthusiastic (and plentiful) water/aid stations. Nobody can beat the start, with the flag being parachuted in, followed by the flyover of the F16/15 and F-22 fighter jets. That was AWESOME! This is my third full marathon, and each one has its good points. But the Air Force Marathon and my hometown event will always be on my calender. Other than starting a bit earlier to beat more of the heat, I can't think of anything but small stuff to consider changing. |
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