Edinburgh MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (1467 votes). 2003 race reviewed by: runnerbean
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Preferred Edinburgh to London and Dublin. It had the perfect number of runners to make it feel like a special event but there was enough space to run your own race without rubbing shoulders, getting hemmed in, tripping over bottles or cups etc.
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: Ico
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: Sally Scott
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: Jambo1874
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: fenscot
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My first marathon and the first in Edinburgh for several years. Very well organised and scenic. Steep hill at 18 miles and gradient at 24-26 bit of a killer, but partts of course reversed for next year. Great team RW Forum support online.
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: CC
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My first Marathon
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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