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Bay of Fundy International Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.5 
Organization 4.6 
Spectators 4.5
Number of comments: 23 [displaying comments 21 to 23]
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J. H. from Central Texas
(6/25/2013)
"Over-the-Top Community Support - Great Run!" (about: 2013)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Bay of Fundy International Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Think Maine in June - cool weather, terrific scenery and a great (if hilly!) course. Add to that near total community support and a dedicated race committee. Add to that the US/Canada Border crossings and the immense support of all safety and government forces. The Saturday Supper? Lobster (optional), pasta and homemade cookies and goodies. I think most of the town was at the finish line, and the buffet there was grand! Then we get to the medals - beautiful scallop shells - closer to jewelry than the usual medal. Oh, and this was an inaugural! Very much looking forward to next year! Thank you, Lubec, Maine! | |
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J. N. from Presque Isle, Maine
(6/24/2013)
"29 FOOT TIDES AND ORGANIZATION TO MATCH" (about: 2013)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Bay of Fundy International Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The food line the evening before was not just well planned but an enjoyable and relaxed time while entertained by the University of Maine, Machias Ukelele band with ample seating outside to continue the music. Buses left on time for the early start and we were sent on our way by two lovely acapella renditions of the Star Spangled Banner and Oh Canada; moving and serene at the same time. Course is flat for 5 plus miles and then you go up and over the Rossevelt bridge onto Campobello where gentle hills transition into short more intense mounds miles 13 - 19. The turn around is at 16 miles - so you start at West Quoddy Head and run to East Quoddy Head before the turn around. Overall, a feeling that we were all welcome, that the organizers had put so much thought and attention to detail; as shown by the Boston qualifier status and the superb coordination between the race organizers and the respective countries customs and border rotection services. Thank you for such a delightful race!! | |
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T. L. from ME
(6/24/2013)
"Hills provide a challenge - beautiful scenery" (about: 2013)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Bay of Fundy International Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 Course: This was a brutal course. The hills were constant, some were steep and short, others were long and steady inclines. Very few flat sections, if any. The roads were a bit crowned for a lot of the race, and since there was no crossing the yellow line it can take a toll on the knees and hips. The scenery was beautiful, however there was complete exposure to the elements... luckily it was overcast for most of the run. There were a handful of amazing views of the bay with bald eagles and a great sea breeze. Organization: I did notice the last couple water stops were out of water, so nothing after mile 20 or 22, which is the only reason I didn't give the organization 5 stars, everything else was wonderful. The volunteers and everyone in the town were absolutely welcoming and wonderful. Spectators: The spectators were great, but few and far in between once you enter Canada. This is a lonely race, so if you like a desolate course battling the elements with tough hills, this is perfect, but if you rely on spectator support and shady flat courses, this might not be the race for you. |
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