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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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Angie Schneider from San Antonio, Texas (12/10/2012)
"A race that I will cherrish for life!" (about: 2012)

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


This was my second year running the BCS marathon. The race director goes above and beyond making sure everyone is informed and posts daily messages on fb filled with support and motivation. I've never had a need in this race. They thought of every little detail. This year I finished injured and as soon as I crossed the finish line I was swooped up by a medical team and given first class treatment. ALL proceeds for this race go to the Mercy Project and The Down Syndrome Association. I was inspired every foot strike of the way and plan on running this race for years to come.

 

R. D. from Texas (12/10/2012)
"Love this race" (about: 2012)

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


The spectator and organization need 10 stars. This is a great local race and one of my personal favorites. Chris does an awesome job with this race and it really exemplifies the Spirit of Aggieland.

 

G. L. from College Station (12/10/2012)
"superb!" (about: 2012)

First Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


Excellent organization and prerace motivation/communication!

 

Anissa Nash from Tomball Texas (12/10/2012)
"One of best races I have ever run!" (about: 2012)

11-50 previous marathons | 2 Bryan/College Station Marathons
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 3


The race director utilized Facebook to create amazing community among all of the racers. We were kept informed and he really made it feel personalized! Race director, Chris, greeted me personally with a hug at end of the race! Amazing group of volunteers and sponsors. Just so look forward to this race each year!

 

michael campbell from texas (12/10/2012)
"perfect event from beginning to end" (about: 2012)

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


First half and it was an incredible event. You can tell that this event is put on by people that are runners first and foremost. Can't wait until next year when I try for the full.

 

Jim Yanaway from San Antonio (12/9/2012)
"I highly recommend this race." (about: 2012)

6-10 previous marathons | 1 Bryan/College Station Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 4


( I ran the half marathon)

Great race director, very nice tech short sleeved finishers shirt and cool finisher medals.

All of the money went to three very worthy charities.

 

j. r. from richmond, texas (7/30/2012)
"great crowd support" (about: 2011)

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


I did not expect as much crowd support as their was. Loved running familiar routes that i grew up on. Loved the aid stations, added salt in the gatorade on the last few stations. Really helped me get thru.

 

D. S. from United States (12/26/2011)
"Great 1st Time Race" (about: 2011)

First Marathon
COURSE: 4  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 5


This was my first half marathon and I enjoyed it thoroughly. It was organized superbly. Race day was so so so fun. It was so awesome to be a part of something so big for Bryan College Station. I look forward to next year!

 

L. H. from Kansas City (12/15/2011)
"Terrific Inaugural Marathon" (about: 2011)

11-50 previous marathons | 1 Bryan/College Station Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 4


If you're looking for a small, well organized event you'll love BCS! This year's inaugural event was a lot of fun. The race was capped at 500 full marathoners and with the half split early, there were some lonely stretches. For a small race the spectators were great.

Pros:
Planning, communication and organization was top notch.
Packet pickup was organized with a local running store selling all necessary last minute items.
Aid stations every 1.5 miles were consistent with great volunteers! Gummy bear stations were a fun addition!
Traffic control/course monitors were unbelievable! Very supportive, even in the few high traffic areas.
Fantastic signs for several miles where there weren't a lot of spectators.
Port of potty's every couple of miles
Beer and bbq coupons provided to runners at the finish line, didn't sound good to me but nice to have.
Plenty of parking close to start/finish
Course was rolling and scenic

Suggestions:
There were not women's cut finisher shirts and the finish line food was depleted by half marathoners, but this happens in a lot of events. With the on course support being phenomenal I can't complain!

 

R. C. from Round Rock, TX (12/14/2011)
"Fantastic small marathon. Will run again." (about: 2011)

11-50 previous marathons | 1 Bryan/College Station Marathon
COURSE: 5  ORGANIZATION: 5  FANS: 4


Very well organized race. Easy starting line logistics, well stocked water stops and a well marked course. The course is mostly flat and relatively fast. We had very nice running weather this year as well. There was not a lot of crowd support in some areas, but the enthusiasm of the volunteers made up for it. I plan to do this race again in the future.

 

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