Testimonials 2005

Steamtown Marathon Mailbag 2005

Once again, kudos to you and all involved in putting on a stellar event. I PR'd again this time. I owe it all to you-and that loud boom at the start (which we think may have come from a port-a-lav). Look for us again next year.
Debbie McGee

Guys, you did a fantastic job!! Thank you very much for the great organization. I enjoyed every moment of the marathon. I even qualified for Boston! Therefore, Steamtown is already a part of my best memories. Thank you for arranging Mass on Saturday. My wife and I felt home.
Dante Figueroa

My complements to the Steamtown Marathon organizers and support staff. No race, and I've done hundreds, has done a better job of organizing and providing runner support. From registration to packet pickup to aid stations to police and EMTs to finish line, Steamtown is there with the best I've seen. Great job and many thanks to all.
Garnett

I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you! This was my 6th Steamtown Marathon and once again I had a wonderful time! You folks really know how to put on a race! EVERYTHING goes so smoothly (at least you make it look like it does). You really make it worth traveling from Long Island. I look forward to your race every year. Many thanks to the terrific volunteers and of course all the townspeople who come out to cheer us on despite the rather gloomy weather. From waiting at the school in Forest City all the way to the finish line in Scranton and all the aid stations in between...everything was great! Thanks for another fun time. See you next year!
Amy Goldstein

I just wanted to thank you for putting on such a great race. I really enjoyed the enthusiasm and energy of the people of the towns and boroughs we passed through (where did you find all the cheerleaders? And all the high school runners at the aid stations?) And all the little touches – the numerous port-a-potties on the course, and the well placed aid stations, particularly that one by the Lackawanna recycling center! - made the day that much better. I wish I could thank all the spectators on the last 6 miles of the course; I was too tired and focused to acknowledge how much their cheers meant.
I should add that I started to write this before I discovered that a) not only did I run well and set a PR but b) I qualified for Boston - not once but twice -thereby fulfilling a life-long dream! So thanks for helping a little magic to happen.

Bob Talda

Photo by Scranton Times / Tribune

First off, let me congratulate the organizers of the Steamtown Marathon. This was without a doubt the most organized and friendliest marathon I've ever run. Your volunteers were exceptional!! The residents of all the townships the course wound through were outstanding! Everything was first rate! Even the weather was runner friendly. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.Catherine Van Brocklin

Thank you for putting on such a wonderful marathon. Everything about the Steamtown Marathon experience was awesome. This was my second time running Steamtown and both times have been excellent.
The volunteers, course, and amenities (massage and showers----a hot shower at the end of a marathon!!) were terrific. I will recommend your race to other runners and I will definitely return again to run. Thank you again.
David Hudak

EXCELLENT Job! This was my eighth marathon, and was the best organized, had the best volunteers, and most enthusiastic spectators I have seen. Even the police officers were encouraging and polite. THANK YOU.
Barbara Guarnuccio

Thank you for all your hard work. This is the first marathon I've run and I was extremely impressed with the organization, efficiency and friendliness I encountered at every turn (not to mention every mile marker ... all 26 of them!). From the entertaining pre-race e-mails to the festive and informative expo to the relaxed pasta party to the efficient busing on race-day morning to the spirited volunteers at the start to the beautifully simple rendition of the national anthem to the heart felt convocation to the cannon fire at the start (right about as I crossed the starting line!) to the food and support for the dazed finishers - I thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience.
Pete Cara

I just wanted to extend a big thank you to you and the entire Steamtown Marathon team for putting on an absolutely stellar event. All of the wonderful things that I had heard
about Steamtown turned out to be true! From the friendly and entertaining email missives to the yummy cuisine at the Pasta Party to the throngs of cheering supportive race
enthusiasts along the way to the really spiffy medal that appeared magically around my neck, everything went smoothly and was a lot of fun. And how did you manage to arrange such perfect weather?
Count me in for next year!
Tom Curbishley

Thank you for an amazing marathon...MY FIRST TIME WAS AWESOME!!! What a well organized, fun, beautiful, perfectly run event...YOU GUYS ROCK!
My goal of finishing was achieved....I knew I would finish when I heard the majestic opening cannon "poof" (:-). I plan to do it again and hopefully improve my time. I was really happy
with my 5:05 (of course I subtract the 4 min. I used for bathroom breaks when I tell my friends) but think I can do better. I was also motivated to "move" when you told me a pack of wild
dogs gets sent out to "take care" of stragglers...Ha Ha. I'll see you (or meet) you next year!
Sherrie Maricle

I want to thank all the people who helped to make this marathon work. It was a wonderful experience. I have done this three times now. They are my only three marathons. Our HARD group brought nine runners and we had one who experienced her first marathon. You guys do a great job. The fans are awesome. I got to finish in an OK time, but I love the support you get along the way. I might have gotten an upset stomach from eating and drinking so much. I ran in your race with my son. He finished 55th and may want to get to Boston. He already did it once when he qualified in your race at 19. Keep up the good work. Our HARD group may be bringing some new runners next year. Thanks again. It was great!!!
Mike Yanchuk #1612 and son Mike Yanchuk #1613
Thanks for getting the results up so soon! More importantly, thanks for an awesome race. I was blown away by the amazing organization and the great people and volunteers on the course. I will continue to recommend your race wholeheartedly!
Erica Agran

I just wanted to le you know what a wonderful experience this marathon was. It was my first marathon, and I cannot imagine a better organized event. The volunteers were outstanding, your e-mails gave the event a personal touch and I can't say enough about the people in NE PA and the support they gave all of us runners. Thanks for all of the work that goes in to this event!
Ken Davis

Thanks for a very great marathon! This was my 6th marathon and by far my favorite. You must have had as many or more volunteers than runners. And they all did their jobs. They were great! The pasta dinner was really plentiful and good The crowd support was great, the police and military folks were great, the cannon was loud but fun, the women's specially marked port-a johns were an unusual but thoughtful touch. Being able to hear the announcements and prayer before the race was good--speaker systems at such events are notoriously bad. The bus transportation was very good, the warm school to stay in till the start was really nice, the volunteers who even loaded our stuff on the trucks were great and getting them back at the end was very smooth. The only thing you made the runners do was run. Thank you and your wonderful staff and volunteers for a great race. You deserve a First Place Award and I hope you have a good rest today. Thank you! Letty McDonough
P.S. - Also thanks for keeping us so humorously informed in the weeks leading up to the race. I felt very comfortable knowing everything before I got there. Also your website is very helpful. Well done!!!
All I can say to you and the wonderfully well-organized committee is THANK YOU for the most wonderful experience. I ran this race 4 years ago (my first marathon) and yesterday was even better. I can't get over the enthusiasm and cheering from the spectators and volunteers. Everyone was so NICE and supportive. I am so happy with my own performance. It was one of the most memorable and happy times of my life (I guess I am still high on endorphins). Gracias!
Liliana Koster This was my 4th marathon, and by far the most organized with the best volunteers. I think the people around the world should take a lesson from the people of Scranton. Everyone was so nice and there were always people on the course cheering or supporting us. I've run my larger races with few spectators. It was extremely motivational form me and I was able to qualify for Boston. My hat is off to you for all of your efforts in putting this event together.THANK FOR ORGANIZING A GREAT EVENT,,Connie Scotese

Many thanks for a super race--the volunteers and townspeople really make Steamtown special--especially the water stop where everyone was in Mardi Gras garb--hilarious!Thanks again,
Roland A. LaPlante
This was my 9th marathon and 3rd Steamtown. Once again I was extremely impressed with all that Steamtown has to offer. From the Expo to the countless volunteers, to the cheerleaders at Forest City and along the course and to the tremendous enthusiasm of the fans through each town. The race committee did a fantastic job. I was concerned with the rails to trails section because in Bangor PA we had 9 inches of rain but I can honestly say that section was very good. Thanks for a job well done!Lou Camilletti

Thanks for the information and for running a great race. Steamtown was my first marathon and it was a great experiences. All of the volunteers were so enthusiastic and encouraging. Everything seemed to go so smoothly and it was really a nice day. Thanks so much. Also, your informative and comical emails were great - they were entertaining and kept me really excited for the race.
Sue Brown

Just want to thank you for an awesome race. I had a blast! It was extremely well organized and the people were uncommonly nice. Great course. You even got the rain to stop for us. Well done. Congratulations and maybe I'll see you next year.
Thanks,
Kate
P.S. I qualified!

Thank you for a perfect race. I have run 8 marathons- and this was the most enjoyable and most well organized race that I have had the pleasure of running. It was a truly flawless event for me and your volunteers were superb. I got a PR and walked away feeling fantastic. You guys are one class act. I will be back next year!!Carole Rosen

Wanted to thank you for not only putting on a fantastic marathon, but for the time you take with the e-mails. Your sense of humor makes the race seem a lot more "personal" and fun rather than some that send out "canned" info. You and your team did a great job! Not only that, I ran the fastest time since '98 and qualified for Boston with 10 minutes to spare. Thanks again!
Paul

I just wanted to congratulate you on an exceptional race! This was my first marathon and I thought the race, organization, volunteers, fan support and everything else was incredible. The rain on Saturday had me worried but I was most relieved to see that you had even that under control for our race Sunday. In addition, I was able to run a Boston qualifying 3:11 despite those unfriendly hills at the end. I couldn't possibly ask for more as a first timer and I'm sure I'll be back. I'll be back. I'll be back.John Parker

Your team organizes a fantastic run. My wife and I agreed that it was the friendliest and most organized marathon we've ever done (great support, warm gymnasium, great food, nice sugary mixture on the Gatorade). Pass along our sincere thanks to your team, the volunteers, and the kids who helped. I will recommend this run to any and all of my friends’ stupid enough to run 26.2 miles. You guys are great!
Dave Blair

You guys and all the citizens and volunteers (both official and non-official) were absolutely incredible. This was my 10th marathon and my first experience with a smaller-sized race. It was perfectly executed. I want to thank all of you for the hard work you put into the race -- before, during and after. As a runner it really was apparent that everything was well thought-out. What a GREAT race! 3:11 Boston Qualifier and a PR. People were fantastic. Race was well run. I will be back in the future.Thanks for all your hard work and dedication. I will say nothing but good things about Steamtown!Doug Kaisererr While I had a very disappointing day (out of no fault of yours, or anyone else associated with the race - probably a bad hamstring I should have paid attention to months ago...I listened well at the meeting and went out very conservatively, so my quads don't hurt, much, and I don't think that was the issue based upon what hurts), I want to say WOW, what a fabulous race. The weather was perfect (not that anyone associated with the race had anything to do with that - or maybe they did!), the course great, the volunteers spectacular, the aid stations fully stocked and well-manned, great traffic control, great start facilities (I love the "women's only" port-o-johns!), great directions so my husband and two-year old could keep me smiling. I'll recommend it to all my friends, and while I probably won't be back next year (too close to the Lake Placid Ironman, which I'm signed up for), I will be back again in my quest for Boston!!Get some sleepGretchen

Photo by Kathy Marx

I just spent some time reading the testimonials and although I already knew it, it further emphasized to me how great a job you guys do. This was my 103rd marathon and my fifth time at Steamtown and I loved every minute of it. I certainly have run some other well organized marathons but you guys are at the top of my list as far as taking care of every possible runner friendly detail and doing it so enthusiastically and in such a positive way. Every marathon runner should experience Steamtown at least once. To be greeted at the Forest City School on a gloomy Sunday morning at 6:30AM by a bunch of happy, smiling, wonderfully enthusiastic teenagers spreads feelings of hope and joy that last far more than just 26.2 miles. My only regret is that I have to wait a whole year to experience this magic again.
Fred

First, I would like to say that from beginning to end, everything about the Steamtown Marathon was done well. All of your e-mails for the 2 weeks before the race; the extremely helpful course description held in the school auditorium on Saturday; the teenagers cheering everyone when we got off the bus, making me feel so special; and the friendliness shown by absolutely every volunteer were incredible. I've done 11 marathons before this one, (mostly big city marathons) and I have to rank this one as the best. Thank you.
Brigitte

Just wanted to thank you for an AWESOME marathon experience. Dave Blair and me, Lara Blair, are from Oregon and we decided this is our new favorite marathon. So organized, fun and FAST. The icing on the cake was finally qualifying for Boston. Outstanding job to all volunteers and officials.
Lara Blair

AWESOME RACE! WE ARE ALL COMING BACK AND BRINGING MORE STRIDERS! Thank you for such an amazing experience.
Holly Marcum

Steamtown was my 15th marathon and I've heard for the past few months how organized this race was, how great the volunteers were, blah blah. Well my comment to all of this is you've really sold yourself short and you ALL deserve a finishers medal for the hard work that went into such a small race. The ENTIRE event was flawless from this runner's point of view, there were no stones left unturned and all my questions were answered before I had the chance to ask. The 2:00 talk at the expo was 100% as far as advice to run this race - they even talked about the fresh wood chips. Did I mention that I ran a PR by over a minute, and I had 6 minutes to spare to qualify for Boston? Of course my training paid off, but so did the work of your "all volunteer" crew. Besides, the misty rain was stellar. Thanks for everything from start to finish. You'll see me next year...and as my teenage daughter would say, "You GUYS ROCK!"
Heather - Norfolk, MA

I ran your marathon on Sunday and just wanted to thank you for everything involved in putting on such a great race. Nearly everything was perfect. You even managed to get it to stop raining! Seriously, from an organization point of view, NY, Marine Corps and Philly (my three other marathons) have nothing on you. The volunteers were wonderful. The crowds, while small, were enthusiastic and very supportive. The water stops were run professionally. Having use of the gym before the start was great. The bus service to the start was absolutely convenient. Check-in was a breeze. The pre-race emails were informative and funny. The finish line area (food, baggage pick-up, etc.) was well thought out. The course was incredible.

By the way, I had a 26 minute PR which adds to my enthusiasm but even without the PR I'm sure I would feel the same way about the job you did. Keep up the great work. I look forward to running your marathon again.Sandy Frank

Thank you for a great race! This was my third Steamtown, and of my 14 marathons, this is the only race I've run more than once. It is by far the most well organized, friendly, and exciting marathon there is. The volunteers and community members make this such a fun event. The Mardi Gras water station was a blast, and the entire neighborhood around the hill at mile 24 was so enthusiastic I was smiling the whole way through.

My husband, Tom, ran his first marathon on Sunday. He was there to support me for both of my previous Steamtowns and decided after watching all of the excitement, he didn't want to be relegated to the sidelines again. Your amazing race inspired him to train and finally do it! Best of all, we were able to cross the finish line together.

Please pass along our thanks to all of the volunteers on the course.

They have no idea how much we appreciate them and what a difference they make! Thanks also to all of you for your hard work and dedication. You even managed to stop the rain in time for the race!
Stacey Pietras

I just have to tell all the race coordinators, volunteers, the school and scout groups and residents along the race route what outstanding people you are! The race is beautifully run with lots of water/Gatorade and porta-pottie stops and the people are so enthusiastic and supportive of the runners. As one of the many runners, I think I can speak for most when I say the welcome we receive from everyone is wonderful. I really enjoy running this marathon...........it truly is fun the whole 26.2 miles (actually that last long hill before the finish line is a bite). :-) Thank you to all involved; you are to be commended for a job WELL DONE!
Colleen Himelright

This is to add my voice of thanks to the many others. This was only my second Steamtown, and I'm already taking for granted its reputation as an extremely well organized event that leaves very little to chance, and makes the whole weekend very runner and family friendly, and which leaves the runners with little to be anxious about except those 26 miles...

My wife, who waited at the finish line, also enjoyed the whole atmosphere, loved "downtown" Scranton, and said she enjoyed the event even more than Boston, which we've been to several times. Thanks again and congratulations on the world class organization bestowed on a relatively small race.
Nick Claxton

Congratulations on putting together a terrific marathon. I knew that Steamtown was a special marathon from coming to watch it the past two years, but running it was incredible. What a great job you all do and the volunteers are outstanding. From the beginning when the church bells were ringing in Forest City, to the Mardi Gras water stop and finally the down hill finish, I was very impressed. I have been a Race Director for much smaller events and know how much work goes into those liitle events, so I cannot imagine the amount of work it takes to put on a marathon through several towns.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.

Kathleen Daly

Rockland Road Runners

You did a fantastic job on the wonderful Steamtown Marathon. It was my 10th marathon and by far the best organized and smoothly run. I'm always lost and I never was...the whole weekend...due to your clear directions for every detail. We had the best time. The people out cheering were beyond friendly and helpful. A great event!
Martha Carpenter

I just wanted to say Thank You a million times over!!! Steamtown was my first marathon and I have to tell you, it was the best experience of my life. I am counting the days till next year (in between icing all my achy limbs!!). I appreciate all the emails and updates - being from Boston I thought I would be out of the loop, but not the case! You guys are first class and should be extremely proud of the job you did! Keep up the good work and see you next year!!
Jaye Grochowski First-time Marathoner

I wanted to add my compliments to all the others for your part in this event. I loved getting your emails and will miss them dearly. I had friends doing Chicago and forwarded your emails to them. They were very jealous. The quotes were wonderful, the updates informative and timely.

I have competed in several hundred events over the last 30 years but none so well supported. The water station volunteers, the high school kids, all the volunteers were so helpful and pleasant.
Beth Thomas

One more e-mail deserves another. I've run 13 marathons so far and this was by far the best organized race I've participated in. I had hoped to re-qualify for Boston, but that didn't quite happen (old age is beginning to set in I'm afraid). Nonetheless, it was an outstanding race experience - - the expo, the facilities (you were right, that High School was impressive), the race support, the crowd, the course....everything was perfect. I think I'd prefer to run Steamtown again over Boston any time. Congratulations on organizing and pulling off a great event. I'll be back.
Author Unknown

It sounds like I am late in my thanks but I wanted to let you know I really enjoyed the Steamtown Marathon. I have run races with 18,000 starters and now one with 1,500. Steamtown is the best. The volunteers and organization were perfect. In regards to the course itself, I told my wife it was like running across a beautiful part of America.

I also appreciate your email and your sense of humor. The email gave me a few laughs and helped me prepare for the race. I don't know if I will ever make it back to Scranton from San Antonio, but I will definitely recommend the event to my friends.
James Maxey

I want to thank you for all the effort that you all put in to make the Steamtown Marathon such a perfect experience for me. This was my first marathon - I chose Scranton based on what I had read about your hospitality. What can I say, besides that it was all true! The course was beautiful and the weather was great, but it really was the people that made me have such a great time. Thank you again!
Amy Reed

This was my first marathon. I ended up in the medical area getting an IV after the race because of dehydration and high blood sugar. I am on crutches because I tore up a tendon in my foot running the race. Will I do it again? You bet! What a great experience from the moment I got there to the moment I left. From the welcome in Forest City (where do the cheerleaders get their energy that early) to all the volunteers who encouraged me on the course to all of the people who tended to me in the medical area. Now I see why you have the reputation of the best small marathon in the country. With the exception of my wedding and the birth of my children, this was the best experience of my life! Thank you to you and all the volunteers.
Joe Eberle

I just wanted to let ya’ll know that you did a fabulous job organizing and putting on this marathon. Everyone from spectators to organizers to volunteers was extremely friendly. The course was beautiful. Although I have only run two marathons, I think it will be difficult to top this one. The fast downhill course gave me a 13 minute PR. I was truly pleased with my Steamtown experience. The entire race committee is to be commended for such a great job.
Keith Pierce

It was great to be able to stay in the gym prior the marathon, the bathroom facilities were plentiful, the bus transportation was well organized, the students at the high school provided lots of enthusiasm, I liked how the stations were marked Gatorade first and water second and how the volunteers shouted that out as you approached the stations, and the massages after were awesome and the food was great !!! Thanks for the pasta, pop drinks, sweets, fruit and chips and pizza etc... and the kids at the baggage pick up were great. For me the experience was awesome and I am in awe at how well everything was looked after.

Congratulations on hosting a wonderful marathon. Everyone in the area should be proud of themselves, you really know how to host a great party/marathon. I am going to miss the race director's quotes !!!
Kaye Burger.

Great job with these e-mails. They were very helpful. It's the first time I've had someone from the marathon committee communicate to me on a weekly basis. And the weather on Sunday.............well, for marathons it just doesn't get any better.
Larry Windsor

I just wanted to say thank you for putting on a great race!!!!!! This was my first time running your race and I will say it was one of the best races I have run. This was my 21st Marathon, and it was a PR of over 16 minutes for me. I have now also qualified for Boston :-) I have run Boston the last 7 years....but this one will be special, because I earned the right to be there.
Domenick S. D'Amico

Just wanted to congratulate you on an event well done. This was my 9th (and fastest!) marathon and an extremely enjoyable weekend. The hospitality displayed by your army of volunteers was truly second to none and I will be recommending this race to all of the members of my track club for next year. The power point presentation on the course was particularly helpful to me, as I knew where I could push for those extra minutes to qualify for Boston and where to take it easy to conserve for the hills, not to mention knowing that the section with wood chips was there and how long it was...very helpful for not getting discouraged while on the course. The strategy you suggested paid off as I was able to qualify for Boston with some time to spare (a 13 minute PR) and I felt great as I passed all of those who went out too fast. So thanks again for all that you do, keep up the great work! I hope to run Steamtown again in the very near future.
Joan Bienvenue

Besides thanking you for the race....thanks for these emails. They were terrific, by far the best of any of the 18 races I've been in. Clear, concise, funny, and honest. Great stuff. Hope to see you again; enjoyed the course very much.
Don Kienz

OK That is it! I have got to write to you. I don't know what I enjoyed more…your totally funny emails or the race itself. I have laughed at every one of your jokes. The race was awesome. Thanks for all your hard work and a wonderful time. The people were amazing... I could not find one thing to complain about....no one would believe it. Thanks again...
Wendy

You may be sick of all the accolades by now. What a great experience your marathon was - my first. I am so thankful to have chosen yours. Everything I heard about it was true, and then some. The crowd support was amazing, and every detail was taken care of. I can't think of a single negative thing to say. I wish I could say thanks to every single person who helped to make the day so memorable. I hope they all know how much the runners appreciate their hard work. It was well worth the drive down from Vermont - I can't wait till next year!
Liz Galloway

The weather could not have been better. The Scranton area adults and children's smiles and encouragement will be a lasting memory for me of the marathon. I appreciated how well everything came together without a flaw. I know this required hours of preparation and volunteer time. I would recommend your marathon to any and all!!!! Tx for the humor in your emails too. That brought a smile to my face a bunch of times. I debated last spring between doing the Minneapolis marathon and yours. I emailed both and your emails were so personal and fast in coming back that I knew if I came to Scranton I would not be just a number for rather a cared for individual. I know I made the right decision in choosing Steamtown. Please pass my thanks on to so many who deserve it.
Beth Baker, Alaskaka

Just wanted to say thank you for all your work at this year's Steamtown Marathon. It was my first time running this race and it was amazingly well organized. You had the best starting area I've ever seen. I enjoyed all the e-mail messages both before and after the race. Your volunteers were incredible! Every single volunteer I encountered was helpful, knowledgeable, supportive, happy, friendly....WOW! Where did these people come from!? It must be utopia around the Scranton area!! I thanked as many of them in person as I could, but please let everyone know how much their support was appreciated. Really a first-rate job from beginning to end! I will definitely put this race on my "to do again" list.
Charlene Staats

I just had to email you about my experience at the Steamtown Marathon, it was wonderful. A very well organized event and I truly had a grand experience. My family also had a wonderful time and all in all it was the best. The people, the spectators, the volunteers, the atmosphere, and of course the marathon itself.It was my second marathon ever in 6 days and I must say I really enjoyed this martathon because of the care of the runners and the families and people involved. Steamtown rocks and I can't wait to try again next year for Boston. You all are great and you all deserve a lot of credit for your effort to put on such a great race. Thank you.
Lisa Hill

I just wanted to drop you a line to tell you how impressed I was with all aspects of the race. I especially liked the warm-up area at the start and the HOT SHOWERS at the finish. This was my fourth marathon and perhaps my 25th race and it was by far the best organized race I have attended. It was an almost flawless event (would have had a perfect 10 if the bus driver had not smoked on the bus prior to boarding). Please pass on to all the volunteers my appreciation for their time and enthusiasm. Since I PR'd and qualified for Boston your event will be a definite good memory and as is the case with all my marathons, once the pain is gone, I'll be thinking about returning to improve my time.
Dan McCafferty

As I sit here at my desk, my quads are remembering the wonderful run on Sunday. It was my second marathon at Steamtown --- my 12th overall – and another PR. Best of all, nothing had changed since my first run. The volunteers, the spectators, the wonderful organizers, the massage people, the senior citizen band with a couple of non-senior "ringers" --- all were just as friendly and skilled as I had remembered. And what a beautiful part of the country. Thanks also for those wonderful pre-race emails: The perfect blend of humor and nitty-gritty information. I was also amazed to find that you actually had a sheet saying where the port a lavs on the course were. Just having that knowledge meant I didn't have to use one.
Linell Smith

Recently, I ran the Las Vegas Marathon. I thought geez, a big, flashy city, maybe the marathon would be the same. Not the case. The scenery was beautiful. But no sign of any race being held there. Even with famous people like Michael Waltrip competing in it. To sum it up, I received a cheesy blank certificate, I guess I am supposed to fill in my time.

It just makes running in "small" towns like Scranton and Delaware, mean so much more. There are banners and spectators everywhere. People handing out candy, water, etc. and you know they can't afford it. Thanking me, I am just a crazy runner, they are the ones to be thanked.thanked.
Kathi Myers

To all of you guys and volunteers!! Thank you so very much for such a class A job you did with this marathon. I have run all 10 and see every year how hard you guys work at giving us runners what I consider our backyard Boston (heck it's even cheaper) Just thanks guys you are the very best there is.
Mark Fueshko

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