Luton MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (269 votes). 2005 race reviewed by: Stuart 1
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Perfect weather - really nice course, very friendly and well marshalled. Cracking day out
Date of review: December 4, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: grecian 2000
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent 3 lap event with the usual like-clockwork organisation.
In full: The three lap format does make this race mentally tough. Although the hills are not major, the regularity of them presents a more difficult change than usual. Efficie nt organisation, supportive marshalling, and race full to limit. The relay runners spice things up, and its great if you can latch on to on in the final lap to pull you through (as I did). Lovely medal, t-shirt and goody-bag - so good value. Thanks to Stopsley Striders and Dunstable RAoad Runners - I'll be back in 2006!
Date of review: December 4, 2005
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2004 race reviewed by: JUMPINGJAX
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: VERY CHALLENGING GIVEN THE FACT OF A 3 LAP RACE BUT OVERALL CONSIDERING RETURNING SO ITS NOT THAT BAD
Date of review: January 21, 2005
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2004 race reviewed by: keith ashwood
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: well organised but rather dull & quite hilly
Date of review: January 10, 2005
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2004 race reviewed by: Penfold
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Not an inspiring course - then you do two more laps!
Date of review: January 9, 2005
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2004 race reviewed by: Teessider
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: a well organised race with a good mix of standards enjoyed the day
Date of review: December 7, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Ironman_sam
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very friendly, Thanks to all the marshals and officers.
Date of review: December 7, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Graham Darvill
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Brilliant . my first marathon .
Date of review: December 6, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: katieb
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: The relay part of the race was a great way to bridge the gap between 10km and half marathons.
In full: I took part in the relay part of this race. I found the event relaxed, friendly and easy going. The marshalls were encouraging and kind. As a way to bridge the gap between 10kms and half marathons this was excellent. It has given me the confidence to try a half marathon early next year. Although the scenery was not always great, the course was well marked.
Date of review: December 6, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Pythagoras
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A surprisingly excellent race.
In full: The organisation was top notch including directions as soon as you left the M1. The marshalls were, without exception, lovely and friendly and encouraging. The medal was the best of all seven marathons I have run this year and the goodie bag and T shirt were both excellent - I don't know how they do it for the small entry fee.
Very interesting to run three laps with relay runners joining in fresh each lap.
Overall, a really good and worthwhile race.
Date of review: December 6, 2004
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