Chronicle Marathon

Pros: None that I can think of.
Cons: Where do I start???????

This is actually my second review of the San Francisco "Chronicle" Marathon; I just deleted the first one which I wrote after running last year's race. I apologize if my previous recommendation resulted in any of you entering this year's fiasco!
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Pros: Great views of San Francisco, highlights are Pier 39, Golden Gate Bridge, and finishing.
Cons: Not a fast course, stingy at the finish line, pricey.

Ok, at first I was confused by all the other reviews about this marathon, it seemed like they were describing another event, when I noticed the years they were written. I think San Francisco has come a looong way since 2001/2002. I'm fairly new at ...

Pros: Scenic. Tough. Memorable. Delivered as promised.
Cons: Little Fan Support.

SF put on a good marathon.

I appreciated the marathon only start. I liked the camaraderie of it. The group has a large middle to back of the packers element, so it is nice and not overly competitive. It is a good and tough course, so if you...

Pros: Nice shirts and medals - not a very large field.
Cons: Course is not fast, course always changing.

I have run this marathon 4 times - each time the course has been different! Now, I know its rude to complain, but allow me to rant a little here. San Francisco claims to be a world-class city - right up there with New York, London, Rome, etc. So tell...