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Earth Rock Run

Earth Rock Run & Half Marathon

North Andover, MA USA

April 27, 2014

http://greenstrideraces.com

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Runner Reviews (1)

Course 3.0

Organization 3.0

Spectators 1.0

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Number of comments: 1

T. R. from Western Massachusetts (4/28/2014)

"Tough course with little support" (about: 2014)

6-10 previous marathons
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 1

First the positives: 1) A hoodie and a t-shirt for all runners who were pre-registered. 2) Lots of food choices and beer 3) The police and volunteers were really supportive 4) The parking was easy and plentiful, and it was relatively easy for family/friends to see you on the course.

For the negatives: 1) I emailed the race director about packet pick-up about a week before the race and he never emailed me back. Information was finally posted on Facebook a couple of days before the race. 2) The race was supposed to have music along the course (the 'rock' part of the race), but there was only one band at the end. I realize that it was a little rainy, but if your icon contains a guitar and the medal is a pick, there should be at least some sort of music along the course. 3) I love small races but, there were very few spectators. I also noticed that many of the people who were watching during the first loop were gone by the time I ran by the second time. 4) Both runners and non-runners were allowed to eat the post-race food. My wife told me that there had been more food options earlier on. 5) The results were wrong for many of the half-marathoners and it took more than 24 hours for the marathon results to be posted. 6) There were porta-potties at the beginning (and because it was a loop, mile 13 and the end), and one at mile 8/21. There needs to be more during the course.

This course has potential but organization and communication needs improvement.