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Race Reports for Grandma's Marathon 2007

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[1]

Reported by:

freckle face

Race rating (5)

• Organised?Yes
• Events on time?Yes


• Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
• Plenty of drink stations?Yes


• Post race activities? Good
• Overall course based on my ability: Just right


• Comments: This marathon is wonderful. The course is great, the volunteers are wonderful, the water stops are plentiful and organized. They do a GREAT job putting on this race. I can see why this is a must-do for anyone in the midwest. I give it two thumbs way up!

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[2]

Reported by:

tvwatters

Race rating (5)

• Organised?Yes
• Events on time?Yes


• Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
• Plenty of drink stations?Yes


• Post race activities? Good
• Overall course based on my ability: Just right


• Comments: This was a great event. It was very well organized, the voluteers were wonderful, and the spectators were top-notch. If I ever decide to run another marathon (which is in some doubt as of now), I would definately do this one again!

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[3]

Reported by:

lincsguyus

Race rating (5)

• Organised?Yes
• Events on time?Yes


• Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
• Plenty of drink stations?Yes


• Post race activities? Good
• Overall course based on my ability: Just right


• Comments: Pro's - Awesomely organised race. Great food. Loads of volunteers. 9000 competitors what an atmosphere! Cons - Too hot. Hotel accomodation everywhere is not worth what they gouge you for for this weekend. 9000 competitors its a zoo!

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[4]

Reported by:

leapdog

Race rating (5)

• Organised?Yes
• Events on time?Yes


• Lots of volunteers to help?Yes
• Plenty of drink stations?Yes


• Post race activities? Good
• Overall course based on my ability: Just right


• Comments: Very organized race. Water stops were exceptional with two tables of water, Optima (yuck), ice and sponges. Hats off to the volunteers.

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