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Cowtown Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.0 
Organization 3.7 
Spectators 3.4
Number of comments: 184 [displaying comments 171 to 181]
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R. S. from Fort Worth
(7/12/2003)
"Cowtown plans changes for 2004" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 1 In the 7/9/03 Fort Worth Star-Telegram, there was an article stating that the 2004 Cowtown Marathon will start and finish downtown in Sundance Square. It was also stated that the start will be moved to 7:30 am and, of course, the course will be changed. These changes should result in significant improvement for the Cowtown. Will definitely run the Cowtown again in 2004, but would not have if there had been no changes from 2003. Way to go, Cowtown organizers!! | |
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R. S. from Fort Worth
(5/10/2003)
"Fort Worth deserves better" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 1 Fort Worth has much more to offer than what the 2003 course shows. Although it is called the Cowtown Marathon, it should be called the 'Cowtown 5K and 10K, and, oh by the way, there happens to be a marathon scheduled also'. It seems that The Marathon needs to start earlier than it does, well before the 5K and 10K and the course should be improved and include a portion of downtown. Scheduling it on Sunday would help avoid some the traffic problems encountered. Incidentally the official Marathon T-shirt is the same as the 5K/10K shirt but there is a cheesy orange stamp on the sleeve, saying 'Marathon'. Fort Worth could and should have a much better marathon and attract more than 750 runners. | |
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D. G. from Dallas, TX
(2/24/2003)
"Overall, no major complaints" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 This was my first marathon, so I don't have a lot to compare it to, but here are my observations: Parking was no problem, we were able to park about two blocks away and only arrived about 15 minutes before the race. The course does have a number of roads with potholes and the recent rain made portions along the Trinity Trail impassable without having water come over the top of your shoes or sinking in the muddy grass (which is bad any time, but especially at mile 23). It seemed like there were a lot of hills, but no one ever claimed it was supposed to be an easy course! The organizers did a great job in terms of having roads blocked, volunteers to point out the turns and call out times at the mile markers. Even if there weren't many spectators, the volunteers along the course were very enthusiastic and encouraging and really made the difference. There were enough water stops along the way, although some that had signs that said 'Water/Electrolytes' only had water available. My biggest complaint is that if there was food at the end, we never found it. All we got was a bottle of water. | |
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D. F. from Fort Worth, TX
(2/24/2003)
"Great race overall, but a few flaws" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 4 This was my first marathon, so I have nothing to which to compare. That said, my assessment is that the weather was perfect, people are friendly and supportive, course is interesting, and food & liquids are abundant. The only downer was that there were not enough signs at finish to direct runners to where they want to go: to the food. All they needed were signs telling us to keep walking down the street to get to the food. Once I found it, there was lots of it. Also better signs or maps for other attractions (massage, kids area, etc) would have been helpful. Parking info and a site map of the Stockyards with all of this on it in the runners packet would have been nice as well. Overall, a great race, but room for improvement. | |
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G. G. from Denton, Texas
(2/24/2003)
"A good run" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 4 This was my first marathon, and it was a very good experience (my only other road race was a 1/2 marathon in Dallas)... I thought that the course was well-marked (the volunteers did a great job!), and come on, there are not that many hills -- there are many, many turns... The web site needs to tell newcomers where to park, and the food/beverages at the end were lacking -- only water at the finish... I'll be back. | |
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s. c. from lawrence, ks
(2/24/2003)
"Nice run, don't listen to the nay sayers" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 It's Fort Worth and they're trying to give you a tour of the city and that's what you get. The city isn't flat. It's not all by the river. You get everything from working class to upper class neighborhoods, business districts, several parks, mild hills to short steep grades but as you swing by downtown you don't have to run up the big hill downtown sits on. The course had big mile markers painted on the road, arrows pointing course changes, course monitors, good water stops, portojohns en route here and there. The only thing i can knock em on was the refreshments at the end. I walked away with a single bottle of water. Where was the post race refreshment area anyway? Also keep in mind that the 10k companion race draws most of the competitors and has to be supported. Another thought, i enjoy talking with my fellow runners and keeping my head up to take in the sights during a race of this length. I've run marathons all over the country and i found that the local runners didn't really have that much to say. No wonder you locals don't enjoy this race you're too focused on your feet. Yes, there were a lot of pot holes and cracked pavement to watch out for but it wasn't all bad roads. Pick your head up and interface with your fellow runners and your enjoyment will increase as will ours. One last comment. how about those belly dancers? A genuine first. | |
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K. R. from Wichita Falls, TX
(2/24/2003)
"No food at the end!" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 1 I like Fort Worth and run this marathon for that reason. Usually I finish in 4:30 and there is barely any food left. This year, as the posted cut-off time was 6:30, I ran/walked it with some friends. We came in at 5:51 and there was absolutely no food left, but racers were walking around with cases of yogurt. Either the race organizers should save some food, or not let people finish after 5 hrs. | |
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P. A. from Dallas, Texas
(1/17/2003)
"DON'T DO THIS ONE!!!" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 1 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 1 This one is all hills! There is nothing left at the finish - no water, food, nothing. The 10k and 5k runners get all of that stuff. There was no Expo in 2002 - there isn't even an official photographer - there is NO CROWD SUPPORT! It is just bad. Oh, and the course is not marked - we had a few from our group that were lost and actually ran about 28 miles that day. | |
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A Runner from Texas
(4/23/2002)
"52 turns a little too much for me" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Will skip in favor of the Motorola (Austin) Marathon next year. Nice town but come on and give us some straight aways and more time by the water and less in the neighborhoods. Packet pickup a pain for those that fly in without a car since it is so far from hotels that 'sponsor' the race. | |
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Todd Reynolds from Fort Worth, Texas
(2/12/2002)
"Cowtown is similar to other Texas Marathons" (General Comments)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 The course is challenging yet fun. Early in the course you face a few hills then the last half is basically flat and easy. Look for some fun surprises late in the race. This will be my fourth cowtown and plan on many more. Come on have some fun in cowtown. |
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