Luton MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (269 votes). 2005 race reviewed by: Tic Talk
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: For a fairly small event excellent organisation, and great marshalls.
In full: Pretty unique event with three laps and the relay as well to mix it up a bit. Great supprt at end of each lap, marshalls did an excellent job at racing the runners spirits with there support. Special credit to the compere who did a sterling job in giving the marathon runners a boost on each lap.
Date of review: December 5, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: obstinate
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Ouch - for a first marathon
In full: Ok, so maybe I should have picked a slightly less undulating course on which to attempt my first marathon but found the people and marshalling excellent. Will definately do agin next year if only to see how much I've improved! Well done organisers ;-)
Date of review: December 4, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Plodding Hippo
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Thankyou for allowing me to start early.This is well organisewd and the scenery isnt that bad.Its on my permanent list now-thankyou
Date of review: December 4, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: John Dawson
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A well established and good end of year road marathon
In full: As ever a well organised and marshalled event. Nice medal and goody bag.
Excellent changing and shower facilities. One small critisism - for slower runners the last two drinks stations had packed up. When youare tired this is always disappointing
Date of review: December 4, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Ken's girl
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: LOVED IT! Got a PB and the hills weren't so bad!
In full: Did this last year and came back for more.. shaved 28 minutes off my PB so am well happy! The hills were a bit nasty but didn't really hit the wall this year and made it to 22 miles before I slowed. Organisation fantastic.. yes Luton isn't the prettiest of places and local support was ok - the kids through the housing estate were the best but I really enjoyed it and the relay adds that little bit extra. Will be back!
Date of review: December 4, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Old Road Runner
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Tough windy course and according to my Polar a 1020ft climb
In full: Well organised event with good and supportive marshalls. Course is very challenging as it covers tracks, wonky footpaths, roads and many twists and turns. It is not flat and is the hilliest Marathon I have run. I was absolutely wrecked when I finished this one
Date of review: December 4, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Tony Anderson
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Those hills are a killer
In full: Those hills are a killer third lap was a struggle. No PB for me here.
Date of review: December 4, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Speed Bump
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised fun event for all
In full: I was a 2nd leg relay runner. Great event where all sorts of abilities of runner can come and join in. Very good facilities and big bunch of friendly people. When I finished my leg it was great to hang about and see the marathon folk come in. Good atmosphere, frindly marshalls. Loved it - a good day out for the whole club. I didn't get a medal but I coveted the ones I saw. 3 laps next year.
Date of review: December 4, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Arthur Zammit 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great 3 lap course
In full: Weather was fine,course was fairly flat with a few hills, even though it was 3 laps, it was positive due to being on country roads , hope to do it again
Date of review: December 4, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Chris Smith
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Nice run, got some hills that hurt by third time! Good T Shirt and Medal and food!
Date of review: December 4, 2005
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