Team Strides Lochaber MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (190 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: Helly Hansen Man
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Flat, fast, fun marathon
In full: Lovely, low-key marathon. It was worth running 26.2 miles just to experience the finish at the shinty pitch - well done Lochaber.
Date of review: April 30, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Snapstinget
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Chip timing would ruin it
In full: Perfect marathoning unplugged. Who wants a goody bag full of useless junk anyway? And the 25th anniversary medal just adds to the feeling that the organizers have a true sense of humour; I mean, who'd put on a flat marathon amidst the biggest collection of munros in Scotland? Cheerful young lads and lassies at many of the drinks stations, fab rolling support from the Fetch support crew, glorious weather ... who cares if I had to more or less walk the last 6 miles?
Date of review: April 30, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Jimmythesloth
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic scenery and friendly feel - well worth the journey!
Date of review: April 30, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: bampot - footworks
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: you really have to run this !!!
In full: another stunning day in Lochaber. Chris & i ran it last year & had a wee Possie of about a dozen chatty people behind us. this year it was closer to 30!!! great conversation with loads of strangers & i do owe a big thanks to the Fetch Everyopne support crew. although i was not wearing their running gear they cheered me on & i even had a couple of chats with one of the blonde support crew about the great service we have had in the Footworks running shop in Edinburgh. Marshalls were their usual great self, after run food and drink were exactly what was required, usual goodie bag stuff including a much better medal this year & a great "T" shirt to add to my collection. really can't fault it even though i now have the shape of my footworks running vest scorched onto my body because of the hot weather. already planning next years trip!!!
Date of review: April 29, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Irene Walden
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: An excellent route for a first-timer like myself. Congratulations to all the organisers for a wonderful event. Will be back next year!
Date of review: April 29, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Dundee.Runner
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race, a very friendly buch of runners taking part.
Date of review: April 29, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Basking Shark
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent race, well worth the trip
Date of review: April 29, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: hillracer
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Can't fault it, great race. Well done Lochaber.
In full: As we have come to expect, Lochaber team put on a great race as usual. I lost it in the heat but then somethings are just beyond even the best organising committee. Wish I could have appreciated the fantastic scenery a bit more at the time.
Date of review: April 29, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: metro-gnome
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race, great scenery, great people.
In full: Despite suffering cramps in the last 3 miles, I really enjoyed the whole weekend. Definitely worth the trip. The people of Fort William are extremely friendly and its a well organised race.
Date of review: April 29, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: michael henry 2
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Unexpectedly warm day. Small incline at the end felt like Ben Nevis
Date of review: April 29, 2008
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