Edinburgh MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (1467 votes). 2004 race reviewed by: Deeko
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% |
In short: For a first Marathon Edinburgh was quite a challenge but being the Athens of the North what do you expect. Fantastic scenery and plenty of cheering crowds kept you going when things got tough in the last few miles.
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Hopper
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% |
In short: A good mixed course, but they change it every year to avoid the hills in Edinburgh!! Organisation of the start could be better, but the start gun made up for it and the rest of the organisation was fine. Some of the route was a bit tame.
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by:
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great route, fabulous day and a memorable first marathon
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by:
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: James Kennedy
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: tough start going up arthurs seat, well organised
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: Graham "legs in threads"
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A slightly different course next year but still very hilly at the start.
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: Keith Colver
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: Keith Colver
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: Phil Roberts
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A few too many hills for my liking, and a 10 mile stretch along the shoreline into the wind. This was strength sapping especially with the hilly finish. But part of the course is being turned around for 2004 which should make it easier. Recommended.
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: ian jackson 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% |
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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