The organizers described the course as "gentle, rolling hills", but it was a very difficult course. Worse than the hills, much of the course was on concrete. Distance running on concrete is very difficult. I hope the race can survive, but it isn't likely without a change to

Thank you for making my first full marathon experience a wonderful one. Of course I was in pain and of course I was cold and the wind was brutal. But those were obstacles I had to overcome. I thought the crowd support was as great as could be expected on such

This was my third marathon and my favorite one. Didn't have a pr but enjoyed every bit of running by the monuments. Everyone should run this race. Great support throughout. The shuttles were excellent