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Erie Marathon at Presque Isle Runner Comments
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Course 4.6 
Organization 4.7 
Spectators 3.5
Number of comments: 255 [displaying comments 161 to 171]
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P. G. from Ithaca, NY
(9/10/2007)
"Great half-marathon" (about: 2007)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first and, despite the weather, I had a great time. The volunteers are amazing! Very well organized. I grew up in Erie, but stopped running due to bad knees after high school, so I never considered running this when I lived there. I started running again three years ago and trained for this race all summer. Boy, am I glad I did! I'll be back. | |
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d. b. from Pennsylvania
(9/10/2007)
"Should be on everyone's list of marathons to do!!" (about: 2007)
3 previous marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Just finished running this race and can't say enough good things about it. The Erie Running Club definitely goes the extra mile to have one great event. Volunteers are friendly and willing to answer any and all questions. Plenty of parking and getting to the race easy. Course is scenic and tree-lined, with beaches and lake views. Double-loop, flat course makes for easy viewing by friends and family at least four times with little trouble. Temp. was very runner-friendly, even with the rainy day. Crowds are sparse at times, but seem to be available to cheer you on with great words of encouragement throughout the course. This is definitely a no-hassle event. | |
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h. T. from port clyde, maine
(9/10/2007)
"Super environment; very well organized" (about: 2007)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Erie Marathon at Presque Isle
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This race lives up to all I read! Extremely flat, fast course, very well organized, and very well-placed water stops. My only negative would be that maybe it was too flat. It is a bargain! | |
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P. M. from Cheektowaga, NY
(9/10/2007)
"Excellent course for the first-time marathoner." (about: 2007)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Erie Marathon at Presque Isle
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The race was excellent; there is great energy from all who volunteered to work the race. The course was flat and very easy to run. The only downside of the course was that people were still able to drive through the park alongside the runners, which was distracting. | |
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M. M. from Mentor, Ohio
(9/10/2007)
"Great Marathon! Great Volunteers!" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Erie Marathon at Presque Isle
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Erie (Presque Isle) is a great marathon for training or competition. Awesome organization and volunteers (water stops every mile, four places to get gels). Also, it's the flattest course I've ever run. Look forward to going back. | |
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S. S. from Grove City PA
(9/10/2007)
"Half-marathon comments" (about: 2007)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Erie Marathon at Presque Isle
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 This was my second half marathon, and though the weather was bad, I thoroughly enjoyed the race. I am a college student with not enough time to train for a full marathon. The half was flat and beautiful to run. The race was well organized with water stations every mile! I would recommend this course to anyone looking for a great race. | |
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William Buchanan from Clarion, PA
(9/10/2007)
"Great marathon; few spectators" (about: 2007)
2 previous marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 Wow! I didn't know marathons could be THIS wet. We started out in the rain, and it never stopped. Nonetheless, this is a great course (flat as a pancake except for one very small hill), with fine organization. Various groups volunteered to staff the water and Gatorade stations, which were located every mile. Each one had its own theme (pirates, Hawaiian, etc.), with workers dressed in costume and having a good time. One station, God love 'em, was handing out sponges soaked in ice water... and even though it was plenty wet on the course, the cold water felt good. There were virtually no fans to be seen, though the ones who were there were very supportive. The food afterwards was good and well organized, with sandwiches provided by Subway. The course runs two times around the Presque Isle peninsula, and is entirely within the Presque Isle State Park. The scenery is beautiful. I will definitely run this race again, and pray for nice, crisp autumn weather sans rain! | |
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Nicole Divens from USA
(9/10/2007)
"Awesome experience" (about: 2007)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Erie Marathon at Presque Isle
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first 1/2 marathon and what an experience it was. The race was well organized and the volunteers were great along the way. Their cheers and encouragement helped to push me along. The pre dinner and post party was great. I had a wonderful experience and will be back next year. Thanks to everyone that helped make this possible. | |
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J. H. from Shaker Hts, OH
(9/10/2007)
"Great 1st marathon course" (about: 2007)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Erie Marathon at Presque Isle
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 This was my first marathon. Despite the rain, it was a great experience. Well organized. Good support. VERY FLAT! | |
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J. J. from Canada
(9/10/2007)
"Great Event, Beautiful Setting" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Erie Marathon at Presque Isle
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 Meal was great!!!! Lots of food. Organization was outstanding. The setting for the event was really nice. The rain was great (too hard at times) for the temp. (around 70 degrees). I will be back next year. |
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