My buddy Joe did get to enjoy both and was happy with the post race goodies. Post run I missed out on the free beer with Shrimp and Grits. The aide stations were super supportive with cheering too. Crowd support is on the lighter side but adequate to make you feel like you are running a race. ![]() The practically flat terrain made it easy to get in a groove. Tree lined streets, Victorian houses, calm bays and and harbors make the course memorable. The course is beautiful, I made sure to take moments during the run to soak in the surroundings. The aid stations were well spaced and supplied. The smaller size of the race kept it from feeling too crowded at the start, even with the full and half marathon starting together. The volunteers were extremely helpful and friendly. The Charleston Marathon offers pacing groups, which I took advantage of. The expo lacked any big running companies, but still had all the last minute supplies you might need race day. ![]() The Charleston Marathon expo was held in a high school gym. I feel fortunate that the entire running community has not found this marathon yet, and I got to run it while it was still on the smaller side.
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