Luton MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (269 votes). 2006 race reviewed by: Cobra Batman
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Marshalls were fantastic, really special
Date of review: December 4, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Graham "legs in threads"
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Enjoyable run, good friendly atmosphere, some cheeky little hills (although none too severe) but oh that headwind!
Date of review: December 4, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: H.
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A jolly good day out!
Date of review: December 4, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Plodding Hippo
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Allowing the slower runners to start early is a huge bonus.For once I was finishing with lots of other people around me
In full: I dont know why people say this isnt scenic, i have run much less scenic marathons.Excellent organisation, lots of isotonic drinks stations(pity it wasnt gin and tonic), wonderfully encouraging marshalls and quite a challenging course, which was very windy today!.A great way to finish the year
Date of review: December 4, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Karl
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good organisation, nice route (even though 3 laps) and great marshalls. Too windy by half. Nice medal and T-Shirt.
Date of review: December 4, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: paul dugmore
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: PB day for me so it goes down as a worthwhile trip from Birmingham
In full: PB day for me.3hr 39mins. tough 3rd lap especially with the wind picking up.Good encouragement from marshalls and spectators.Also
a PB for my club colleague
Date of review: December 4, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Running Bhoy
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Tough hills, and even tougher wind
In full: Nice hiily course. Excellent organisation, marshalling, and post race venue. And superb trophies - a nice crystal tankard added to my collection.
Date of review: December 3, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Gina Green
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: superbly organised, excellent support from the marshalls
In full: This was my first marathon and I enjoyed most of it. The wind made it a challenging day, but living in the Chilterns I didn't find the hills a problem. Marshalls were exceedingly encouraging and the organisation was excellent. I will be up for this one again next year.
Date of review: December 3, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Lorrainec3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: wind was awful but really enjoyed the race
Date of review: December 3, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Richard Boardman
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Pretty tough day for it - but very well organised event
In full: I'm not a great fan of multi-lap races, but as multi-laps go this was a good one. Great facilities, very well organised, but winds made it a little challenging at times. It did gain the distiction though of being the only race I've chosen to wear running tights and a jacket - and there were no regrets!
Date of review: December 3, 2006
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