Steamtown Marathon Report

October 10, 2004 - Dennis Crowne cut 40 minutes off of his previous year's marathon time, running the Steamtown Marathon in 4:39:16.

It was perfect weather for the more than 1,700 marathoners with a starting temperature of 48 degrees. Runners were bused to the starting line at Forrest City High School where they were greeted by cheerleaders and many enthusiastic students at 6:30 in the morning. The course travels South through many small towns. They are welcomed by the locals with snacks like cookies, fruit, popsicles, and jello shots (just jello). A runner could actually gain weight on this run. Several miles are on a wooded "rails to trails" path that reminds you of Forbidden Drive. The mostly downhill course has some (up) hills as you enter Scranton but has a fast downhill finish in downtown.

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