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Bayshore Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.8 
Organization 4.6 
Spectators 3.9
Number of comments: 247 [displaying comments 141 to 151]
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Elaine Billes from West Bloomfield, Michigan
(5/29/2007)
"Perfect small race!" (about: 2007)
6-10 previous marathons
| 2 Bayshore Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is a great, small race, with natural beauty, that is well organized before and during race - and the fans are awesome! The locals get into the race and show their support. Ice cubes, oranges, pitchers of water to throw on you, lawn sprinklers on, radios blasting music along the way and even offers of beer to drink. The course is flat and scenic all the way. Two small grades some say are hills, but they are hardly noticeable. Northern Michigan and the Traverse City area offer a lot pre- and post-race activities. Running Fit free photos are a nice touch. Finish line food is ample and good. The shirts seem to run small, so maybe order a larger size than normal. Women receive women's shirts - nice touch. | |
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C. K. from Chicago, IL
(5/28/2007)
"Great race" (about: 2007)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Bayshore Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This is a terrific out-and-back course along a scenic, flat, lakefront path. Well organized, not too crowded, and ending on the track is a nice touch. Traverse City is a cute resort town and a fun place to hang out for a weekend, too! I'd definitely run it again and recommend it to others. | |
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M. v. from Hamilton, Ontario
(5/28/2007)
"Amazing Experience (again)" (about: 2007)
4-5 previous marathons
| 3 Bayshore Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 This is a great marathon. This was the third year in a row that I've run it and each year the experience gets a little better. From registration to packet pick up to after-race refreshments, the volunteeres and organization were top-notch. It was also great to see homeowners at the edge of their driveways cheering on total strangers. Some motivation! The only thing Bayshore needs to improve for 2008 is the bussing of spectators to race spots. My wife had to hitchhike back to the finish to make sure she was there before me. Other than that, a perfect experience! | |
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C. D. from Bridgeport, CT
(5/28/2007)
"Will be back again someday!" (about: 2007)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Bayshore Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 This was my first half-marathon and I could not have asked for a prettier course (motivation), better spectators (thank you to the couple who rescued me by allowing me to use their bathroom when there wasn't one in sight and considering that I'm not yet comfortable with going "behind the bush"), or more comfortable weather - about 60 degrees. I finished under my goal of 2:30 and my friend, who ran the marathon, qualified for Boston with a 3:35! With the out-and-back marathon course, it was a real energy boost to see her running toward me on her way to the marathon halfway point! I had a great time and would definitely come back again! My only recommendation to the organizers: straighten out which lane the cars and runners need to be in toward the finish - I was dodging cars on my way into the track finish and we dodged runners on our way out of the parking lot. Decide which side and stick to it! | |
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William Burge from St. Louis, MO
(5/28/2007)
"Bayshore is Fantastic!" (about: 2007)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Bayshore Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 This is a great small-town marathon for those of us interested in fast times, not large crowds. The course is very fast, bordering on easy (as easy as 26.2 miles can be). The spectators, while limited, are also limited to specific viewing points, which means you get a nice boost 5-6 times through the race due to the mass crowd in those locations. Complaints about water stops previously seem to have been addressed because they were not at the mile markers this year. The size is perfect, and due to the half marathon starting at the turnaround of the full marathon, very few half marathoners are in your way by the time you're finishing. The one snag was the bus for spectators. Nobody knew what the deal was for my wife, so she had to drive. Overall it was just a fantastically organized race in a great area to hang out in for a few days. Beautiful! Don't miss this race! | |
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Susan Altemus from Pittsburgh, PA
(5/27/2007)
"One of the most beautiful courses I've run." (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Bayshore Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I've run 15 marathons and will say this was one of the most beautiful courses I've run. I like the out-and-back course. The spectacular view of the bay is on one side and one beautiful home after another on the other side. I'd say 75% of the course was in the shade. A big bonus. The town is great, lots of great stores and restaurants. This is a great place to bring along the non-runners in the family. I will be doing this one again. | |
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Sam Windom from Sylvania, Ohio
(5/27/2007)
"Heaven in 2007" (about: 2007)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Bayshore Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The day could not be any more perfect. Cool at the start and not too warm during the race. The course was great as advertised. Running along a shaded bay, what could be better? The spots on the course where the crowds gathered were fun and definitely got me going. I even got what I came for at the finish, my Boston Qualifier. If you are looking for the perfect marathon, Bayshore may be it. | |
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Susan Spaulding from Lansing, MI
(3/27/2007)
"Scenic and friendly!" (about: 2006)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Bayshore Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 What a great way to have a mini vacation in a beautiful place. Running along the shaded tree-lined course allowed us protection from the sun, but we still had a cool breeze off the water. The out-and-back course meant we could cheer on the elite runners and half marathoners as they passed back our way. There were also plenty of aid stations and you definitely didn't need to carry all your own Gu like I did. With the smaller number of spectators than bigger races (I previously ran Detroit), you can set your goal pace right from the start. This is a fast course. I made my personal goal with 5 minutes to spare and I'm running it again in two months with the aim of qualifying for Boston! | |
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Emma Rodgers from Ann Arbor, MI
(2/15/2007)
"Beautiful Race, Pleasant People!" (about: 2005)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Bayshore Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 My first marathon... and my hometown marathon. Beautiful, PERFECT weather in 2005, and I am looking forward to another perfect day in 2007. Great, enthusiastic spectators (local residents) and a great finish at the track for your "victory lap." Excellent aid stations and LOTS of volunteers. I bet you can't run it only once! | |
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e. p. from West Bloomfield, MI
(2/1/2007)
"Flat and Beautiful" (about: 2006)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Bayshore Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The Bayshore was my first marathon and the only thing holding me back from running it again would be my quest for the fifty states. The course was very flat and all along Lake Michigan, providing beautiful scenery. Also, it was a smaller race and I don't like a lot of people crowding the course. The weather is perfect this time of year in Michigan. There was water every other mile and all flavors of GU exactly where promised, perfect for those slightly anal marathon runners. Traverse City is great, as well. This would be a great race to bring the family and friends and make a weekend of it. My mom and sister didn't have a problem getting to viewing spots along the course and it was great to hear them cheering.... Of course, they'll be running this year. Anyways, great race... I turned in a Boston Qualifying time! And it is also a great intro marathon if you are looking for a good first one. |
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