A great race if you don't mind running in the heat
Course: 4 Organization: 5 Fans: 3
A. G. from Toronto, Canada (2/21/11)
The course was really well organized, plenty of water at every mile and lots of mile markers along the way. The course is quite nice (pretty and flat). The people were super nice - after the race people were shouting their congratulations to me from their car windows! It was a great race.
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A very well organized race
Course: 4 Organization: 5 Fans: 3
D. H. from Minnesota (2/21/11)
I was impressed with the race organization. With packet picket, you get a race program that includes maps of the start and finish areas. The aid stations were plentiful and well run. The course is well marked. There were digital clocks at every mile. In the last mile, there were banners every quarter-mile.
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This race gets better every year
Course: 4 Organization: 5 Fans: 3
L. K. from Miami, Fl (2/20/11)
Apparently the race organizers listened. The course is improved with water/Gatorade stops every mile. Water stops were well stocked and well manned. There was ice on several of the stops in the full marathon and it was greatly appreciated. Thank you, race organizers, for listening and responding!
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Great half-marathon - very fun!
Course: 5 Organization: 4 Fans: 4
G. S. from South Florida (2/22/10)
After reading harsh comments from years' past here, I felt this run deserved some good press. This really was a fun run and done very well. Parking was not a problem, but I did get there before 5 a.m., like we were told. The race started very smoothly. The spectators that were on the course were great.
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A Great Race!!
Course: 5 Organization: 5 Fans: 3
Lyn Connelly from Rochester Hills Mi. (3/25/09)
I loved the race course. Running along the ocean was beautiful. I'll be back next year. The medals were great. Thanks to all of you who made this a great half-marathon! The temperature at race time was perfect. I trained in snow.
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A1A says it all!
Course: 4 Organization: 5 Fans: 4
John Reed from Parma, Michigan (2/24/09)
Ft. Lauderdale is a beautiful and friendly city in which to run a marathon along the Atlantic Ocean. The race is the right size, with a total of 3,000 runners. Ft. Lauderdale has a great running group called the "Road Warriors." Packet pickup was organized and quick.
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Many Improvements Add Up For Great Race
Course: 5 Organization: 5 Fans: 4
J. P. from Fort Lauderdale (2/24/09)
The course change this year made the race much more enjoyable. The park is now what it was intended to be - a pleasant diversion. There were more fans this year, and the move to the Galleria for the expo was a brilliant idea. The smaller space gave it much more energy than it has had before.
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Lots of Fun Again
Course: 4 Organization: 5 Fans: 3
J. P. from Fort Lauderdale, FL (2/18/08)
I ran the half this year as opposed to the full last year. It was still a lot of fun and a beautiful run. I think the rest of the race was great. It is turning into a great event for locals and the out-of-towners who want to get away from the cold.
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Fun celebration of local running spirit!
Course: 5 Organization: 5 Fans: 5
J. B. from Ft. Lauderdale (2/18/08)
I ran the half-marathon and totally enjoyed the course especially seeing the sun rise as we arrived at the beach and local spectators along the way! Great medal, organization and support. Thank you to the many, many volunteers who helped make the event a success!
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Great first run
Course: 5 Organization: 5 Fans: 5
G. Y. from Miami, Florida (2/17/08)
This was my very first run and I have to say it was a delight - the weather was beautiful, the course was nice and the runners were respectful of everybody's space. See you next year!
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