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: Maui half marathon 2014 Maui, HI
Race Type / Terrain (road, trail): paved roads around parks and by ocean in Maui
Organization (Expo, volunteers, start / finish): Excellent! Great expo and great on course volunteers
Support (fans, music on course): Almost nobody on course. Early in day to avoid the heat
Course Scenery: Outstanding scenery – including parks and ocean views, palm trees, etc
Course Difficulty: Just a bit challenging due to heat and humidity.
Weather / Temperature: Early in the day but was still quite warm and humid
Course location recreation (sights, things to do): Many great, fun, beautiful things to see and do in Maui
Logistics (Getting to the race site): via airports to Maui
Swag (medal, t-shirt, other items for finishers): Nice medals for multiple races, nice t-shirts.
Food and drink (on course and after finish): Sufficient. Nice water stops supported by charity groups

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: Moose Pond Half Marathon 2012 Bridgton, ME
Race Type / Terrain (road, trail): gravel and paved roads around a lake in the mountains of Maine
Organization (Size, Expo, volunteers, start / finish): small but nice organization
Support (fans, music on course): Little support on remote course. Great support after the race
Course Scenery: Very pretty course scenery!
Course Difficulty: a bit hilly and challenging but not extremely difficult
Weather / Temperature: nice weather in the fall
Course location recreation (sights, things to do): Some nice sites around forest and lakes in Maine
Logistics (Getting to the race site): Drive from closest airport
Swag (medal, t-shirt, other items for finishers): Decent medal and shirt
Food and drink (on course and after finish): Food and drink after the race were outstanding!

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: Race Vermont Half Marathon 2013 Shelburne, VT)
Race Type / Terrain (road, trail): paved roads around Burlington, close to rivers / major lake
Organization (Size, Expo, volunteers, start / finish): . Fine expo and organization
Support (fans, music on course): pretty good support.
Course Scenery: Very nice scenery especially with leaves changing in the fall
Course Difficulty: a little hilly, not too challenging.
Weather / Temperature: Cool and dry, a bit windy.
Course location recreation (sights, things to do): Not a lot to do – forest and park views
Logistics (Getting to the race site): drive from closest airport
Swag (medal, t-shirt, other items for finishers): Decent medal and shirt
Food and drink (on course and after finish): Good food and drink after the race

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: Duke City half marathon 2013 Albuquerque, NM
Race Type / Terrain (road, trail): paved roads and bike path just outside of Albuquerque
Organization (Expo, volunteers, start / finish): Expo was OK – not too memorable
Support (fans, music on course): Few fans on course due to most of it being along an out-n-back bike path
Course Scenery: Nice scenery – including hot air balloons and southwest desert landscape
Course Difficulty: Pretty easy. Very flat out and back
Weather / Temperature: Was quite warm but dry
Course location recreation (sights, things to do): Some things to do and see around Albuquerque and Santa Fe, including missions, old buildings, artwork, etc
Logistics (Getting to the race site): easy access via nearby airports
Swag (medal, t-shirt, other items for finishers): No medal, instead coin. Sort of ugly shirt
Food and drink (on course and after finish): Sufficient food and water stops.

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: Big Wildlife Half Marathon 2013 Anchorage, AK
Race Type / Terrain (road, trail): paved roads and park trails near Anchorage, by lakes and parks in forest
Organization (Expo, volunteers, start / finish): Very good. Well organized. Lots of nice posters and items, chances to meet great runners
Support (fans, music on course): Little support on course, since race was in some sort of remote areas
Course Scenery: Very beautiful Alaska scenery
Course Difficulty: Not too difficult. Just a few rolling hills
Weather / Temperature: Was cloudy, wet, and cool
Course location recreation (sights, things to do): There are many things to do around Anchorage, such as day trips to mountains, wildlife viewing, whale watching, glacier climbing, etc.
Logistics (Getting to the race site): Pretty long trip by airplane to Anchorage
Swag (medal, t-shirt, other items for finishers): Quite nice medal and t-shirt
Food and drink (on course and after finish): Food and drink on course was good, and food after was very 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