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Steamtown Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.7 
Organization 4.9 
Spectators 4.7
Number of comments: 616 [displaying comments 21 to 31]
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Wilton Alston from Rochester, New York
(10/10/2023)
"And the last shall be first..." (about: 2023)
11-50 previous marathons
| 6+ Steamtown Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I have run the Steamtown Marathon 6 times, with this year (2023) being my final. I do not say 'final' because Steamtown Marathon is the reason. I say final because I have decided, after 33 marathons, to end the odyssey. If it seems like a message that I would decide to quit marathoning with Steamtown, it should. I have loved this race since I first heard about it. I could think of no better event to enjoy my last hurrah than this one. The course, while brutal on your quads, is beautiful, particularly the rail trail portions, which are breathtaking. The organization is fantastic, starting with the entertaining e-mails sent by Jim Cummins, and continuing with the handy pre-race facilities at Forest City, and everything in between. The post-race festivities are first-rate, starting and ending, for me, with the hot perogies. And of course, the spectators are, well, spectacular! For such a relatively small race, it is truly amazing to see so many people, out and cheering for random running strangers. If I planned to continue doing marathons, and I only did one per year, this would be it. Highly and unreservedly recommended. | |
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D. K. from New York
(10/9/2023)
"Professional" (about: 2023)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Steamtown Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The group that organizes and manages this race have thought of everything. Everyone I heard talking about it was in agreement that it was the most organized, thoughtful, and creative marathon experience they had ever been involved in. The support from volunteers and the local communities is overwhelming. This is a world class experience with a small town feel. | |
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R. S. from MD
(10/9/2023)
"Beautiful course, spectacular autumn scenery" (about: 2023)
11-50 previous marathons
| 2 Steamtown Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 A beautiful course, spectacular autumn scenery. The greater Scranton area is so welcoming to the runners - and the organization of the race is flawless! | |
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a. d. from Bloomsburg, Pa
(10/8/2023)
"Excellent 1st marathon" (about: 2023)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 My 1st marathon and I was very impressed with how well it was organized and how much support there was throughout the race. The spectators were all wonderful shouting my name which gave me some much needed emotional boosts. I would do it again! | |
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M. G. from Pennsylvania
(10/8/2023)
"Beautiful course, amazing race staff and community" (about: 2023)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 The downhill course was well organized and the e-mails from the assistant race director leading up to the marathon were always a joy. My first marathon experience will be hard to beat. | |
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Mark GARVEY from PA
(10/8/2023)
"Fantastic Marathon" (about: 2023)
6-10 previous marathons
| 6+ Steamtown Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Steamtown Marathon is very organized. The race committee does any amazing job communicating with all entrants from the minute you sign up until a month or two post race. I promise you will love the emails. The course is very good for a Boston qualifier or a first marathon or anything in between. This race also is a smaller race if that is better for you. Its a point to point race. It starts at Forest City High school. This gives you time to warm up inside the school before the start. A huge plus compared to bigger fall races. The volunteers are exceptional at every level. A free post race massage is offered too. Thats another small town race benefit. Many people run this more than once. That says enough about this race alone. | |
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C. T. from USA Pennsylvania
(12/19/2022)
"Good experience" (about: 2022)
4-5 previous marathons
| 4-5 Steamtown Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 So far my fifth marathon willing to do it again next year | |
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E. C. from Illinois
(10/11/2022)
"This is the race to run in Pennsylvania" (about: 2022)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Steamtown Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I ran this marathon this past weekend. It was my 11th marathon. I was so impressed by the organization of this race! From the shuttles to the start, the ability to stay warm in the high school gymnasium before the start, the plethora of available port-a-potties, the amazing amount of medical support all along the course, the pop-up aid stations created by the spectators, the beautiful foliage,&everything was amazing. It is a bit of a hilly course but nothing worse than the Twin Cities marathon. Five stars all around! | |
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Sean Coyle from New Hampshire
(10/11/2022)
"First Marathon" (about: 2022)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Steamtown was our first marathon and it lived up to its reputation. Very well organized with every detail covered. From the time we stepped off the bus until the finish line the volunteers were cheering for us. Food tent was great with plenty of choices for everyone. They truly care about their runners. We look forward to returning for next year. | |
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A. B. from Kingston, PA
(10/11/2022)
"Small town, personal attention, FAST course" (about: 2022)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Steamtown Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my 6th marathon, but first time running Steamtown, and I achieved a 10 min PR! I can't believe that I am a NEPA native and always traveled for my marathons. This might become an annual race for me. The field size was small compared to other big city races, but that means you get personal attention and help whenever needed (pre, during, post race). Speaking of post race, that spread! |
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