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Fox Valley Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.6 
Organization 4.8 
Spectators 4.4
Number of comments: 431 [displaying comments 211 to 221]
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S. T. from Batavia, IL
(9/19/2012)
"High quality, fun and awesome!" (about: 2012)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Lots of water stations, great excitement and hype, excellent packet pick up, really organized. | |
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S. K. from USA
(9/19/2012)
"Scenic,organized,volunteers a plenty, great race!" (about: 2012)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Fox Valley Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was a scenic marathon course along the Fox River Trail. I participated in one of the free build up training runs that took place on the actual course.This race was well organized,with alot of volunteers, a mostly flat course, plenty of water,gatorade and gels, great race! I will do it again! | |
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V. B. from St. Charles, IL
(9/19/2012)
"This is THE best race of the year!" (about: 2012)
6-10 previous marathons
| 3 Fox Valley Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Everything about this race is top-notch, from the pre-race information, the race-day volunteers, the pacers, the course, and the post-race amenities. The only thing that leaves a negative impression in the race is the runners who litter their spent Gu Energy Gel packets. It galls me that they are strong enough to run a marathon carrying Gu packs when they're 4 ounces full, but when they weigh less than 4 ounces, the runners can't seem to carry them anymore. The trash gives all runners a bad name. Personally, I would like to ban this product and any that would leave similar litter but that's not possible. I fear education is not the key. Some people are just slobs. Sad. | |
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Amy Cicero from Hanover Park, IL
(9/18/2012)
"Favorite long distance race in the burbs!!" (about: 2012)
4-5 previous marathons
| 2 Fox Valley Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Hands down my favorite race in the burbs. So friendly and inviting, for all level of runners (not to mention affordable) Course is great, flat, beautiful, fast moving!!! My family and friends will be back for many more!! | |
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Stephen Cortes from Jensen Beach, Florida
(9/18/2012)
"An awesome event!" (about: 2012)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Fox Valley Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 The course was touted as flat, fast and shaded and 2 out of 3 ain't bad. My GF and I spoke to the race director the night before the race and found out there would be quite a bit of short (some steep) hills on the course. I'm so glad we spoke to him, because he didn't lie and we weren't surprised, though some of the guys I ran along side of, were surprised. This entire event was extremely well coordinated and the staff/volunteers were very helpful. All of the other runners I spoke to were also impressed with this small towns race organization. | |
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Gina Mclaughlin from West Chicago, IL
(9/18/2012)
"Fantastic" (about: 2012)
3 previous marathons
| 2 Fox Valley Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is really a very organized race. The course is gorgeous, the volunteers and spectators all rocked. The organizers really made you feel that you were part of something, offering free training runs, a kids marathon, and other events throughout the training period. Spectators can spot you easily at multiple locations on the course and they can even run you into the finish line. You just can't get that experience at the larger races. | |
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T. S. from Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA
(9/18/2012)
"Beautiful course, well organized, great volunteers" (about: 2012)
1 previous marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This race is organized to the nth degree, everyone from the top down was super friendly. I ran a 3:40 20 miler & the volunteers were still pumped, supportive & fun. Fellow runners were supportive, course is beautiful, hydration stations...more than in any race ever! I'll run this year after year, for sure, and I'm definitely encouraging others to run it with me (or the 1/2 or full). In my top 3 most fun races ever! | |
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E. F. from Naperville IL
(9/18/2012)
"Awesome half marathon" (about: 2012)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Best run race I've run. Weatherflex is an awesome feature, course is beautiful and well marked - water stations fully stocked and staffed and at the right intervals. Well done, FVM! | |
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K. W. from Batavia, IL
(9/18/2012)
"THE. BEST. RACE. EVER!" (about: 2012)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Fox Valley Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I have run many races and this was without the doubt the best race. The volunteers, crowd support, the start and finish. Everything was top notch. Ran the Fall Final 20, so that I can run the Chicago Marathon in 3 weeks. Next year I am running this as my marathon. | |
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L. L. from Geneva, IL
(9/18/2012)
"Breathtaking Course, Well-Organized Race" (about: 2012)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Fox Valley Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I loved this race, as it was well organized and an intimate setting in one of the most gorgeous areas west of the city. |
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