Luton MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (269 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Cameron Crockett
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: December 7, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: The Lazy Greyhound
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised event.
In full: This was my 6th Luton marathon and, as always, it was very well organised with the usual excellent marshalls.
It is always one of my favourite races as you get that end of term feeling as everyone is out to do one last marathon before the end of the year. Keep up the good work.
Date of review: December 7, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: piscator
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well-organised, excellent marshals
In full: No frills but good well-organised race - shame about the wind though! Marshals all very supportive and well located. Would be good if the post-race bananas were at the finish rather than needing to go to the sports hall.
Date of review: December 7, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Richard Boardman
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great preperation for the upcoming festive over indulgence
In full: Never an easy course. Quite exposed in places and always seems to be windy. Extremely well organised, and the support from the marshalls was superb. First decent energy drink I've ever had in a race. Not convinced by the goody bag, I prefer the t-shirt they normally provide. Overall great satisfaction in getting a marathon in before the festive over-indulgence kicks off.
Date of review: December 7, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: LucyG
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very well organised and enjoyable race
Date of review: December 7, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Ian Campbell
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A good end of year marathon that is well organised. Lap courses are good for the organiserss but not sure about it when you know what you have to repeat 3 times!
Date of review: December 7, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Dory2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: An excellently organised couse
In full: I had a terrible race, really didn't know how I managed to finish. BUT what fantastic marshalls especially the lady who kept very enthusiasticly saying "come on ladies" She cheered me up a lot :0)
Date of review: December 7, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Peter Simpson
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Organisation and Marshalls excellent.Every marshall shouted encouragement.
In full: Everything that is necessary was provided by efficient and cheerful Organisers and Marshalls
All those people prepared to stand out for 5 hours or more in an English winter deserve every praise.
many Thanks
Date of review: December 6, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: hammer time
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: it is the last one of the year so should be grateful but the 3 laps are very difficult
Date of review: December 6, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: not bad for a fat lad
| | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 20% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: What you can expect from Luton
In full: Really poor food stations. It's a marathon one cup of really really really weak energy drink every four miles is never really going to get you round or help you out when you hit the wall.
Date of review: December 6, 2009
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