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Marathon Details - Great Midwest Marathon

North America Marathons > USA > WI > Elkhart Lake > Great Midwest Marathon

Great Midwest Marathon

travelwisconsin.com Great Midwest Marathon & Half Marathon

Elkhart Lake, WI USA

May 29, 2011

http://www.allcommunityevents.com/gmmef/gmmef_home.html

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The 26.2 mile marathon is a USATF certified course touring through Wisconsins beautiful countryside, offering photogenic views, historic sites, and hills reminiscent of Boston Marathon. The rolling hills in the first 5 and last 5 miles of the course will give participants a challenge they can be proud of. The course flattens out further from town as it approaches the Wade House Historic site. The marathon course is USATF certified and is a Boston Qualifier.

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Address:	878 Parkplace Dr, Palatine, IL 60067
Phone Number:	877-262-8148
Email:	Email the organizers

Runner Reviews (4)

Course 3.8

Organization 2.8

Spectators 2.5

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Number of comments: 4

J. W. from Wisconsin (4/27/2011) "Rolling hills and GREAT volunteers!" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Great Midwest Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 The start could have been earlier, especially because of the heat. I thought the water stops were great, and they tried to keep ice, but the heat was defeating that. I appreciated the volunteers in vehicles who made sure that the runners were okay with the heat. I hope to do this one again!
Derek hogle from Northern KY (6/2/2010) "A challenging, small race" (about: 2010) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Great Midwest Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 2 I agree that the people are very friendly. The race itself was tough; by the time all 60 people were finished with the race, it was literally 90+ degrees. In my opinion an earlier start would be better. The water stops were every 2 miles and the people at them were very nice. The course itself was very challenging with the rolling hills. I must also say that the organization was not very good... but it was the first annual. All in all, I would recommend this race.
S. E. from Wisconsin (6/2/2010) "Another WI marathon by IL people.... Why?" (about: 2010) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Great Midwest Marathon COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 1 I am less enthusiastic than Kathy. Perhaps the low turnout and weather played into this. I agree that it is a tough course even on a cooler day. Perhaps a 6 a.m. start would have helped. I needed ice - not warm water - at water stations. What happened to the "every 2 miles" between water stations? I hope the half marathoners got better treatment when they finished. I was handed a $1 medal with a sticker face. No one offered water or ice. There might have been food, but I did not see any, nor was I directed toward anything. What I thought was a food area was for the results. I asked about the marathon results and the guy at the computer said, "We don't have any for the marathon yet." I left to get something cold to drink and some food. Maybe they will send me my age group award. It was very hot and humid, and I don't think the organization was prepared. Too bad for the participants and the volunteers. Maybe next time.
Katthy Waldron from Manitowoc, Wisconsin (5/30/2010) "TOUGH BUT REALLY GREAT!" (about: 2010) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Great Midwest Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 I just want to say thanks for a great race - I can't say enough about how friendly the people were. There is definitely something special about smaller-town races. The course was tough, which you did indeed let us know on your website, and I'm so glad I came. And I did read 91 degrees on the bank clock as I ran by, which makes me feel even more happy that I finished it. Thank you so much!



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J. W. from Wisconsin (4/27/2011) "Rolling hills and GREAT volunteers!" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Great Midwest Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 The start could have been earlier, especially because of the heat. I thought the water stops were great, and they tried to keep ice, but the heat was defeating that. I appreciated the volunteers in vehicles who made sure that the runners were okay with the heat. I hope to do this one again!
Derek hogle from Northern KY (6/2/2010) "A challenging, small race" (about: 2010) 6-10 previous marathons \| 1 Great Midwest Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 2 I agree that the people are very friendly. The race itself was tough; by the time all 60 people were finished with the race, it was literally 90+ degrees. In my opinion an earlier start would be better. The water stops were every 2 miles and the people at them were very nice. The course itself was very challenging with the rolling hills. I must also say that the organization was not very good... but it was the first annual. All in all, I would recommend this race.
S. E. from Wisconsin (6/2/2010) "Another WI marathon by IL people.... Why?" (about: 2010) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Great Midwest Marathon COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 1 FANS: 1 I am less enthusiastic than Kathy. Perhaps the low turnout and weather played into this. I agree that it is a tough course even on a cooler day. Perhaps a 6 a.m. start would have helped. I needed ice - not warm water - at water stations. What happened to the "every 2 miles" between water stations? I hope the half marathoners got better treatment when they finished. I was handed a $1 medal with a sticker face. No one offered water or ice. There might have been food, but I did not see any, nor was I directed toward anything. What I thought was a food area was for the results. I asked about the marathon results and the guy at the computer said, "We don't have any for the marathon yet." I left to get something cold to drink and some food. Maybe they will send me my age group award. It was very hot and humid, and I don't think the organization was prepared. Too bad for the participants and the volunteers. Maybe next time.
Katthy Waldron from Manitowoc, Wisconsin (5/30/2010) "TOUGH BUT REALLY GREAT!" (about: 2010) 50+ previous marathons \| 1 Great Midwest Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 I just want to say thanks for a great race - I can't say enough about how friendly the people were. There is definitely something special about smaller-town races. The course was tough, which you did indeed let us know on your website, and I'm so glad I came. And I did read 91 degrees on the bank clock as I ran by, which makes me feel even more happy that I finished it. Thank you so much!

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