Luton MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (269 votes). 2005 race reviewed by: David Moritz 2
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: An excellent race and a new pb! Awesome!!
In full: a great run and wonderful organisation. Water stations were frequent and the mashalling was great - couldnt have asked for more. will definitely be back next year. keep up the good work! Cheers
Date of review: December 11, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: No.8 ™
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Not a big city marathon, but a well organised event on a challenging course
In full: Well worth the entry fee, no frills, but a well organised race. A 3 lap course, so you know what to expect after the first lap, although "that" hill at 5.5, 13.5 and 21.5 is a killer the last time round. Recommend for first timers but make sure you do some inclines in your training plan.
Date of review: December 10, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: GavinK
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Possibly the best organised event I've run in. Course was mentally and physically challenging.
In full: Event passed off like clockwork. Very well done to organisers. Protracted climb between miles 3-6. (Worse than shorter, steeper climbs.)Mentally very hard to cross the finish line (after 17 miles)to start the last lap.
Date of review: December 9, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Virgil
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: best organised race ever
In full: bit of everything - road, park, urban, rural, hills, laps, relay runners - keeps your mind occupied if nothing else
Date of review: December 8, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: graeme chamberlin
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Really enjoyed it and a new pb as well. A big 'thank you' to the organisers.
Date of review: December 7, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: RunAwayKJ
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Top marks to organisers
In full: Great organisation. Three lap course was much more interesting than expected. Suited me perfectly and managed 35 minutes of last marathon (buit that was Snowdonia). Will certainly return due to excellent value and good organisation.
Date of review: December 7, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: michael Haydon
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough but friendly. Worthwhile.
In full: This was my fifth visit to the Luton marathon. I find the three laps challenging. It is quite a challenging course with a number of hills - three times over! It is very well organised and friendly. It has taken me a number of attempts to learn how to run rhis course. However the past two years of the race have been quite happy for me. A couple of my earlier runs here were very trying. Over the years I have come to like the race and I would certainly recommend it.
Date of review: December 7, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Kwame Okojie
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: 1st leg on Relay enjoyed it immensley
In full: hills(climbs) were as always challenging! Will return next year!!
Date of review: December 7, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: foghorn legless
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Did relay - superbly marshalled - surprisingly nice course
In full: A bit of debate as to whether we were running hills or inclines. They weren't steep but they did go on - miles 2 to 5 seemed like one long pull. Marshalling and organisation first class. I managed to run past the finish line and my relay partner had to chase me down - didn't see a sign!
Full marathon would have been a killer - three laps of a tricky course.
Date of review: December 7, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: wildebeast
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: a great end to the year and a cracking goody bag a fab day out
Date of review: December 7, 2005
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