![]() Compare the course elevation on this site with the course at the Erie Marathon and you will see what I mean. The net elevation drop is very misleading. The first 18 miles are rolling hills - per the words of my pacer - for every downhill, there will be an uphill. If you are looking to run a marathon with a flat and fast course, then CIM is not the race for you. Lots of Rolling Hills - Beware! By Jennifer about 2018 Review If you are looking to run a marathon with a lot of excitement and perks, then CIM may be the one. After the race the walk back might seem daunting, but it actually good to walk a little to flush out your legs. It is about a mile walk from the finish line, but right around the corner from one of the bus pick up spots. The staff are extra accommodating for runners. Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.) I love staying at the Embassy Suites right by the Riverfront. 2018 I crushed the course because I knew how many hills there were and I remained patient! LOVE THIS RACE! Race smart and Good luck! That's what I did in 2017 and was on track for a great time and by the time it flattened out I had nothing left to give to speed up. Do not give in and start surging up the hills early on. Do not be deceived by the profile description saying "downhill".Do lots of hills, hold back a lot in the first half and slowly speed up like a progression run in this race and you will kill it! You will see other people running like a bat out of hell down the start line because it is downhill, and you will also see people early on going WAY too fast on the uphills at the beginning, not knowing that there are 21 miles of hills ahead. This is my favorite marathon hands downs, but run SMART and train on LOTS OF HILLS. Miles 21-26.2 is fast and flat if you have saved your legs. I took off 7 minutes from my time from 2017 to 2018 because I ran extra conservatively the first half, and had a huge negative split, because I saved my legs for the last bit that is flat. It CAN be if you hold back the first half and don't obliterate your legs. I wanted to try again for another BQ in 2018, and my racing strategy was way different: HOLD BACK more than you think you should in this race. It is more flat than downhill, which really destroyed my legs after 21 miles of hills, when I ran it for the first time in 2017. The last 10K is NOT this epic downhill to the finish. If you go into this race thinking it is downhill and run the first half too fast, you will be doomed. It is fast and it technically is downhill, BUT there are some pretty decent rolling hills up until mile 21. There are endless port o potties at the start line too, which is amazing! I do think this race is falsely advertised though. Being able to stay on the warm bus is wonderful, because it is chilly at the start line. I love this race! The logistics are amazing. Custom Race Map & Elevation Profile Serviceįast course IF you run it smart! By KG about 2018 Review I ran CIM in 2017 and then again in 2018.Request a Race be Added to the Pace Band Page.Request a Marathon be Added to the Marathon Time Converter Tool. ![]()
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