I have created a running website named www.askrunguy.com based on having run over 100 half marathons, including all fifty US states and several other countries; and several full marathons, with a goal of running all six World Major marathons. Below is a template for comments for my rating each race:

Race: Toronto Half Marathon 2015 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Race Type / Terrain (road, trail): paved around Toronto
Organization (Size, Expo, volunteers, start / finish): . Fine expo and organization and course support
Support (fans, music on course): good support on the course - many fans
Course Scenery: Pretty plain. Toronto isn’t that pretty of a city
Course Difficulty: a little hilly - not too challenging.
Weather / Temperature: good weather … a little warm by the end
Course location recreation (sights, things to do): Lots of things to do: hockey and other museums, Niagara falls close by
Logistics (Getting to the race site): Toronto airport
Swag (medal, t-shirt, other items for finishers): very nice medal; very plain, ugly t-shirt
Food and drink (on course and after finish): Sufficient food and drink during and after race

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I have created a running website named www.askrunguy.com based on having run over 100 half marathons, including all fifty US states and several other countries; and several full marathons, with a goal of running all six World Major marathons. Below is a template for comments for my rating each race:

Race: Moustache Half Marathon 2014 Minneapolis, MN
Race Type / Terrain (road, trail): paved roads and neighborhoods in Minneapolis, MN
Organization (Expo, volunteers, start / finish): Excellent. Well organized.
Support (fans, music on course): fairly good, but limited, support on the course. Fun moustache contest, beer, etc after the race
Course Scenery: Pretty plain – downtown Minneapolis along Mississippi river
Course Difficulty: Pretty easy. Mostly flat
Weather / Temperature: Usually pretty cool to cold November in Minnesota
Course location recreation (sights, things to do): Some fun things to do and see around Minneapolis and St Paul
Logistics (Getting to the race site): Close to Minneapolis airport
Swag (medal, t-shirt, other items for finishers): nice medal and finisher stocking caps
Food and drink (on course and after finish): Food and drink on course is fine, and refreshments provided afterward were good

I provide running and racing resources for all levels of runners at www.askrunguy.com. I also share information that I believe is interesting and helpful to the running community. I encourage you to visit www.askrunguy.com

I have created a running website named www.askrunguy.com based on having run over 100 half marathons, including all fifty US states and several other countries; and several full marathons, with a goal of running all six World Major marathons. Below is a template for comments for my rating each race:

Race: Whistle-stop Marathon 2014 (Ashland, WI)
Race Type / Terrain (road, trail): gravel road – previous railroad bed
Organization (Size, Expo, volunteers, start / finish): Very good for a very small race. Less than 1,000 finishers. Local community does a nice job with expo and aid stations along the course
Support (fans, music on course): It is hard for fans to get to the course, but the support was pretty good at aid stations.
Course Scenery: Nice scenery. Tree covered gravel roads along old railroad bed. Very quiet and peaceful
Course Difficulty: very flat and easy. Net downhill just a little bit. Good course for personal record target. My PR is here.
Weather / Temperature: in 2014 weather was perfect. About 35 degrees F at start, rising to about 55 at end. No rain or wind.
Course location recreation (sights, things to do): There are a few things to do in this community. Viewing Lake Superior, and a beer tasting and local music party afterward.
Logistics (Getting to the race site): A bit challenging. Is about 1 hour east of Duluth, MN
Swag (medal, t-shirt, other items for finishers): Finisher shirts or jackets are nice. Age group winners get nice wooden train whistles
Food and drink (on course and after finish): Food and drink on course is fine, and post-race food was very plentiful and quite good.

I provide running and racing resources for all levels of runners at www.askrunguy.com. I also share information that I believe is interesting and helpful to the running community. I encourage you to visit www.askrunguy.com

I have created a running website named www.askrunguy.com based on having run over 100 half marathons, including all fifty US states and several other countries; and several full marathons, with a goal of running all six World Major marathons. Below is a template for comments for my rating each race:

Race: Flying Pirate Half Marathon 2014 Outer Banks, NC
Race Type / Terrain (road, trail): paved roads and trails through woods around Outer Banks, NC
Organization (Expo, volunteers, start / finish): Excellent. Well organized. Fun pirate theme
Support (fans, music on course): Good support on the course.
Course Scenery: Very beautiful. Nice forest, and right along Atlantic Ocean
Course Difficulty: Moderate. Some challenging rolling hills
Weather / Temperature: Pretty warm and windy
Course location recreation (sights, things to do): Great tourist attractions, ocean, and Kitty Hawk / first flight interesting info
Logistics (Getting to the race site): A bit challenging – drive from airports in other parts of North Carolina
Swag (medal, t-shirt, other items for finishers): Very nice medals for multiple races, nice t-shirt. Nice poster signed by a local pirate person
Food and drink (on course and after finish): Food and drink on course is fine, and refreshments provided afterward were good

I provide running and racing resources for all levels of runners at www.askrunguy.com. I also share information that I believe is interesting and helpful to the running community. I encourage you to visit www.askrunguy.com

I have created a running website named www.askrunguy.com based on having run over 100 half marathons, including all fifty US states and several other countries; and several full marathons, with a goal of running all six World Major marathons. Below is a template for comments for my rating each race:

Race: Rock n Roll USA half marathon 2014 (Washington, DC)
Race Type / Terrain (road, trail): paved roads throughout Washington, by many famous monuments along the mall
Organization (Expo, volunteers, start / finish): Great, huge expo as is common at Rock n Roll events
Support (fans, music on course): Decent fan support and music on the course
Course Scenery: Great scenery running by many monuments and parks
Course Difficulty: A bit challenging with rolling hills
Weather / Temperature: Very good weather.
Course location recreation (sights, things to do): A very large amount of things to do in Washington. Many days or weeks – history, museums, etc
Logistics (Getting to the race site): easy via DC or other close airports
Swag (medal, t-shirt, other items for finishers): Nice shirt and medal
Food and drink (on course and after finish): Food and drink on course is fine.

I provide running and racing resources for all levels of runners at www.askrunguy.com. I also share information that I believe is interesting and helpful to the running community. I encourage you to visit www.askrunguy.com