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| L (°F) | 56 | 59 | 52 | 53 | 55 |
The event is smaller and is well run, but nothing exceptionally notable. The course runs along some waterfront, through a park and has an out and back structure. MORE
The event is smaller and is well run, but nothing exceptionally notable. The course runs along some waterfront, through a park and has an out and back structure.
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Pros: -Easy course. It's all pretty much flat. When I say "pretty much" I mean that there is one minor hill at the beginning and end. -Scenic route -Smaller, more … MORE
Pros:
-Easy course. It’s all pretty much flat. When I say “pretty much” I mean that there is one minor hill at the beginning and end.
-Scenic route
-Smaller, more quaint race (if that’s what you’re looking for).
-Decent swag (cool shirt, running socks)
-Easy and smooth registration
-Easy places for people to find you and cheer you on.
Cons:
-Smaller, more quaint race (if you’re not looking for that).
-Spectators can dwindle throughout.
-Swag was just alright.
-Simple production but not a grand one.
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This was my first time in Manitowoc. There was a full marathon, marathon relay, and half marathon. There were about 200 runners in the marathon and 200 in the half. … MORE
This was my first time in Manitowoc. There was a full marathon, marathon relay, and half marathon. There were about 200 runners in the marathon and 200 in the half. The half marathon started 15 minutes after the full. Packet pickup at the Maritime Museum went smoothly. The Museum also had some interesting exhibits. Free street parking was easy to find for packet pickup. Race swag included a cotton tee, running socks, and a packet of Gu. There was no race expo. The volunteers were very nice and helpful.
The course started at the University of Wisconsin Manitowoc and again parking was easy to find. The University was open to use the restroom facilities and also to take a shower after the race. There is a bit of running in the neighborhood by the school and then the course is on a paved trail along Lake Michigan. The trail is about 3 people wide, but passing was relatively easy due to the number of runners. Water/gatorade stops were plentiful. Both courses are out and back.
The full marathon course does a small loop in the town of Twin Rivers and it looked like it went onto a trail for a short distance. The majority of the course is the paved trail along the lake. The marathon course does go on the road for some of the course and the road is not closed. There are cones so that one lane of the 2 lane road is open. Traffic is fairly light in that area however.
The race day weather was perfect with starting temps in the high 50’s and a slight wind. The previous day was much more humid with a high in the 90’s.
There was a lot of cheering from other runners while passing on the way back and many cars honked their horns. There are not a huge number of spectators but they were friendly. It’s a fun atmosphere. The finish is a turn onto a downhill grassy area behind the school. Names are announced at the finish.
Race entry includes a beer or soda, food (brat, hot dog, or hamburger) and an ice cream sandwich. There are trophies for the male/female marathon winners and pins for the top 3 in the age group (10 year age groups).
This is a nice, smaller race that is scenic, well organized and is flat and fast.
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Small town vibes
The event is smaller and is well run, but nothing exceptionally notable. The course runs along some waterfront, through a park and has an out and back structure. MORE
The event is smaller and is well run, but nothing exceptionally notable. The course runs along some waterfront, through a park and has an out and back structure.
This is a great starter race!
Pros: -Easy course. It's all pretty much flat. When I say "pretty much" I mean that there is one minor hill at the beginning and end. -Scenic route -Smaller, more … MORE
Pros:
-Easy course. It’s all pretty much flat. When I say “pretty much” I mean that there is one minor hill at the beginning and end.
-Scenic route
-Smaller, more quaint race (if that’s what you’re looking for).
-Decent swag (cool shirt, running socks)
-Easy and smooth registration
-Easy places for people to find you and cheer you on.
Cons:
-Smaller, more quaint race (if you’re not looking for that).
-Spectators can dwindle throughout.
-Swag was just alright.
-Simple production but not a grand one.
Well organized, small race
This was my first time in Manitowoc. There was a full marathon, marathon relay, and half marathon. There were about 200 runners in the marathon and 200 in the half. … MORE
This was my first time in Manitowoc. There was a full marathon, marathon relay, and half marathon. There were about 200 runners in the marathon and 200 in the half. The half marathon started 15 minutes after the full. Packet pickup at the Maritime Museum went smoothly. The Museum also had some interesting exhibits. Free street parking was easy to find for packet pickup. Race swag included a cotton tee, running socks, and a packet of Gu. There was no race expo. The volunteers were very nice and helpful.
The course started at the University of Wisconsin Manitowoc and again parking was easy to find. The University was open to use the restroom facilities and also to take a shower after the race. There is a bit of running in the neighborhood by the school and then the course is on a paved trail along Lake Michigan. The trail is about 3 people wide, but passing was relatively easy due to the number of runners. Water/gatorade stops were plentiful. Both courses are out and back.
The full marathon course does a small loop in the town of Twin Rivers and it looked like it went onto a trail for a short distance. The majority of the course is the paved trail along the lake. The marathon course does go on the road for some of the course and the road is not closed. There are cones so that one lane of the 2 lane road is open. Traffic is fairly light in that area however.
The race day weather was perfect with starting temps in the high 50’s and a slight wind. The previous day was much more humid with a high in the 90’s.
There was a lot of cheering from other runners while passing on the way back and many cars honked their horns. There are not a huge number of spectators but they were friendly. It’s a fun atmosphere. The finish is a turn onto a downhill grassy area behind the school. Names are announced at the finish.
Race entry includes a beer or soda, food (brat, hot dog, or hamburger) and an ice cream sandwich. There are trophies for the male/female marathon winners and pins for the top 3 in the age group (10 year age groups).
This is a nice, smaller race that is scenic, well organized and is flat and fast.