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Newport Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.7 
Organization 4.6 
Spectators 3.4
Number of comments: 108 [displaying comments 71 to 81]
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D. B. from Eureka, CA
(6/4/2006)
"beautiful, fast course" (about: 2006)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Newport Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 I chose this course for my first marathon based on the reviews given on this site and was not disappointed. The event was organized, fast, and beautiful. Because it is such a small race and starts in a park overlooking the ocean, the atmosphere at the start was calm and relaxed. There were few spectators on the course, which made it very peaceful at times. The other runners and walkers were very friendly. A man I was running with for about 10 miles or so offered some of his energy replenishment gels. I like a nice tee-shirt, but don't really care about the medals--both were nice though. We stayed at the Elizebeth Inn, which was nice with all the rooms over-looking the ocean. We ate at a place called Local Ocean Seafoods that was fantastic. Also, the Newport Aquarium is well worth a visit. Overall it was a great experience. I would certainly recommend it to those looking for scenery and quick times without the hassle of long lines and crowded finish areas of large events. | |
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E. W. from Magalia, California
(8/17/2005)
"Great Marathon!!!!!" (about: 2005)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Newport Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 Newport - what a surprise. This was one great small marathon. Course was beautiful and flat. Weather perfect. After-marathon food and goodies hard to beat. Ran San Francisco 8 weeks later; what a disappointment. I know they are two different types of marathon, but take some lessons from Newport, San Francisco. I will be back next year! | |
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D. S. from Portland, OR
(8/6/2005)
"Beautiful, fun, smaller marathon" (about: 2005)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Newport Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I have very little to complain about regarding this marathon, and I think it is a perfect marathon for some runners. Pros: It's small, but not too small. The scenery on the course is beautiful. The course is pretty flat and fast - I set my PR despite a rash of injuries leading up the race. Volunteers rocked. Great for family and friends. The course is primarily out and back, spectators can drive on the other side of the road and frequently stop and watch 'their' runner. Cons: The spacing of the aid stations is a bit inconsistent (and they need to be due to the course layout). The last mile is a gradual climb - don't let this dissuade you, just be aware :). Newport is a small town and they support the race very well, but a lot of the time there's not a lot of fan support. I would highly recommend this run to anyone, and plan on doing it again. | |
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A. W. from Eugene Oregon
(6/27/2005)
"2nd Newport Marathon, 2nd PR!" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 2 Newport Marathons
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Great organization and volunteers, great course (mostly flat, great scenery), perfect weather (cool, no wind). Having run New York and Boston I can say big crowds are great, but in this race the support from other runners was just fine! Great experience. (again!) | |
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R. H. from Bend Oregon
(6/19/2005)
"Oysters for energy!!" (about: 2005)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Newport Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 What a wondeful small town marathon! Great gorgeous course! Flat baby... be ready for a PR!! Oysters at mile 11 and 19... wonderful on the half shell... great break from PowerBars and bananas. Chowder... micro-beers at finish! Great weather! Oregon coast and Yaquina Bay!!! Loved it!!! | |
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T. K. from Santa Barbara, CA
(6/11/2005)
"Great first marathon" (about: 2005)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Newport Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Fairly flat course, pretty fast and definitely great weather. The water stations were manned by very enthusiastic volunteers and the course was great. It ran along the river and doubled back. Not knowing entirely what to expect from my first marathon, I thoroughly enjoyed myself and I ran very fast. I loved it!!! | |
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L. M. from Eugene, Oregon
(6/10/2005)
"Perfect First Marathon, With or Without Oysters!" (about: 2005)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Newport Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my first marathon and I loved it. Starting at the lighthouse overlooking the ocean just about made me cry! The course was flat, fast and fun. Aid stations were plentiful and friendly, especially the loud, enthusiastic gals at mile 24! Oyster shooters were available at mile 11 and 19 if you can stomach it. Running along the bay with the lush green countryside on one side and the beautiful bay on the other made the day. Stocked finish area, nice shirts and lovely finisher's medal rounded out a perfect morning. I will be back. | |
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R. H. from Gesham, Oregon
(6/8/2005)
"This was my 8th marathon and my favorite" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Newport Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 I wanted to do a race-walk marathon sometime in the early summer and I have found one. Though not an official judged race I was able to set a good pace and not be interupted by large crowds of people along the course. Sometimes a lot of congestion can mess with your pace. The course was overall flat with a few hills. I set a new PR for myself, which I was very happy with. A great 1st marathon for someone wanting to start without the huge crowds of a Portland or Seattle Marathon. The finish line was great, along with the beer and food, and the people were very hospitable. The whole event was done very well. The expo on friday was small, but I got some great buys on some shirts and a rain jacket. To top things off, the medals were one of the best I have ever seen. Thanks to those involved. | |
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J. A. from Boise, ID
(6/6/2005)
"Running Nirvana" (about: 2005)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Newport Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 I've searched long and hard for the perfect marathon. On June 4th, 2005, I found it. Zero wind, temps in the low 50s, and a flat, fast course at sea level. If you wish to PR, head for Newport and pray you get the same weather we enjoyed during the 2005 running. I sliced eleven minutes off my previous PR - dropping from 3:09 to 2:58. No spectators to speak of, if that matters to you. But the scenery is great and your fellow runners offer all the support you need thanks to the out-and-back course. Great organization. This race had everything I was hoping for. | |
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M. M. from Redwood City, CA
(4/14/2005)
"I'm Glad This Was My First Marathon!" (about: 2004)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Newport Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 Newport was my first full marathon, which I ran with my sister-in-law in June 2004. Overall, I found it to be a very positive experience. The out-and-back course, which follows alongside the bay, is relatively gentle and smooth, with ample trees and beautiful views. The weather on raceday was overcast, cool and somewhat drizzly (just what I had hoped for). The small field of runners actually made this the most social running event in which I've ever participated. The other runners were friendly, down-to-earth folks, and very supportive. The out-and-back course gave us mid-packers an opportunity to cheer for the speed demons and also lend some vocal support to those trailing toward the end. There could have been a few more aid stations in my opinion, but those that were available were manned by able and friendly volunteers. (Likewise with the un-manned porta-johns.) I was somewhat disappointed that the fresh oyster shooters being offered roadside by generous locals around mile 22 (?) weren't available at the otherwise fantastic post-race expo (my stomach just couldn't handle raw oysters at that point in the race). Excellent refreshments, delicious clam chowder and hearty micro-brews awaited the finishers and made this the best post-race fiesta I've encountered. I thought that the wood engraved 'medal' was extremely cool. The t-shirt design was just OK, but the actual shirt was of good quality. The volunteers and organizers of this event did a tremendous job. I highly recommend this race for first timers, and for those interested in an intimate (sometimes solitary) experience in a picturesque setting. |
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