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Bryan/College Station Marathon Runner Comments

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Course Rating Course 4.8 
 
Oranization Rating Organization 4.9 
 
Spectator Rating Spectators 4.7 
 
 
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Chelsea Weber from Texas (12/10/2012)
"What an incredible experience!" (about: 2012)

1 previous marathon | 1 Bryan/College Station Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


This was so much fun! Chris did such a great job of organizing and keeping you updated. I will be running this race every year I can from now on! Can' wait for 2013!!!!

 

A. H. from College Station, TX (12/10/2012)
"First time race - expectations far exceeded!" (about: 2012)

1 previous marathon | 1 Bryan/College Station Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


Amazing organization and communication from the race director and his team. Race day was perfect - nice course, plentiful aid stations, great spectator turn out, great shirts and finisher medal, amazing food afterward!

 

A. A. from TEXAS, USA (12/10/2012)
"A fantastic race" (about: 2012)

1 previous marathon | 1 Bryan/College Station Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


This was my first full marathon. I appreciated how organized it was. And all of the pre-race communication via facebook and email was wonderful. The volunteers at the aid stations were great, keeping us hydrated and cheering us on. I will definitely be back next year.

 

D. N. from Texas (12/10/2012)
"Lived up to the hype" (about: 2012)

2 previous marathons | 1 Bryan/College Station Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


Heard great things about the inaugural race last year. This year's race (I ran the half) backed up all of those great things. Really organized.

 

T. H. from College Station, TX (12/10/2012)
"The BEST I could hope for on my first 1/2 marathon" (about: 2012)

1 previous marathon | 1 Bryan/College Station Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


This race was absolutely amazing from all aspects! Having daily updates and encouragement from the organizers on Facebook really helped keep me motivated and informed. I never once felt that I had no idea what to do come race day. The Expo was great, and all the vendors were nice and friendly. The course was a great mix of Bryan, College Station, and TAMU campus - I never got board with super-long stretches of the same road. That hill at the end was a killer, but it was worth it! I loved every minute of race weekend, and I'll definitely be back next year!!

 

C. C. from College Station, Texas (12/10/2012)
"Amazing!!" (about: 2012)

4-5 previous marathons | 1 Bryan/College Station Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


This race was awesome. I have run several marathons and have never received as much encouragement, care, and organization as this race. I loved the course and the volunteers were so encouraging! I have already recommended this race to all my runner friends!

 

B. H. from Houston, TX (12/10/2012)
"Great Race!" (about: 2012)

1 previous marathon | 1 Bryan/College Station Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 4  FANS: 5


I am glad my first half marathon was back in my good ol'Aggieland :) I loved all the support from the crowds :) I would def. be back next year BUT please make sure to communicate the womens shirt size correctly. I asked for a small because I was under the impression it would fit but seriously the cut was made for like a 12 year old and I was not able to exchange it. OVERALL- I LOVE THE EXPERIENCE <3!!! THANK YOU!

 

C. R. from College Station, Texas (12/10/2012)
"Fabulous First Half Marathon" (about: 2012)

1 previous marathon | 1 Bryan/College Station Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


The race was a lot of fun! The atmosphere was great, and all the supporters were wonderful! I would love to run this race again.

One downside, there weren't enough port-a-potties! And they all had run out of toilet paper.. not fun!

 

Estela Braswell from Bryan, TX (12/10/2012)
"Amazing race" (about: 2012)

3 previous marathons | 2 Bryan/College Station Marathons
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


Chris Fields and the entire team did a phenomenal job with this 2012 marathon and half marathon! Wonderful experience! Thank you so much!!!!

 

M. O. from Dallas, Texas (12/10/2012)
"Best race in Texas" (about: 2012)

4-5 previous marathons | 1 Bryan/College Station Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


This race is the best organized race out there and it benefits such great charities. I hope to be able to make it back down many more times.
Pros:
*The communication from the race director is top notch
*Packet pick up was quick and easy
*The course was great and aid stations very well stocked
*There are not a ton of spectators on the course but the ones that are there are very supportive
*The charities being supported by this race are amazing and change the lives of children
*Lots of port o potties
*After race spread is awesome
*Race director actually stood at the finish line high fiving finishers
*Started right on time, love the 7am start time.
Cons: Can't think of any other than mother nature being unpredictable. Hot, humid conditions meant slower times for everyone but that is Texas for you.
I guess that means I have unfinished business at BCS and will have to go back next year to work on that.
You really just have to experience this race yourself b/c no one's words can do it justice. Love, love, loved it (except when I was hating life at mile 23 & mile 24 & mile 25, haha)!!

 

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