Virgin London MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (1962 votes). 2005 race reviewed by: Dubai Dave
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great atmosphere, running down the embankment was very special, a great fun run but not the place to be too serious.
Date of review: April 24, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: melanie ducret
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Wow! Awesome! The kind of race that leaves you glowing for days, weeks, months, years!
Date of review: April 23, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Kevin Glenister
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: SImply incredible. If you've never done it you'll never understand how great it was!
In full: My first marathon. I was just amazed! The crowd are worth three months training! As soon as I crossed the line I thought ' I want to do it again'. I'll run next year and every year I can
Date of review: April 23, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Big Roy's Dad
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Every runner should do this at least once - won't rush to do it again, I found 4 months preparation tougher than running it
In full: Fantastic atmosphere, wonderful crowds, historic route.
Seems churlish to criticise, but why was the course so narrow around miles 16-17 (half-empty road roped off), and couldn't the exit from the finish area have been better managed?
Still brilliant.
Date of review: April 23, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: ph0enix
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Wow
In full: The only probs I could see were not enough loos and I had probs getting away from the end to Victoria Stn. Other than that thanky you for a great race.
Date of review: April 23, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: fat man gloop
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A Great Day Out
Date of review: April 23, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: ALAN HUNTER 4
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: what a day,words cannot explain,from start to finish thoroughly enjoyed
In full: first marathon,aimed to finish and beat 4hrs.done both,over the moon.crowds were unbelievable,having family to support me was great,gave me a lift when i needed it,
Date of review: April 23, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Mike Steven
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Superb atmosphere, support and site seeing potential but way to crowded !
Date of review: April 23, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: GiGee
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Too expensive for a fun run, good carnival atmosphere
Date of review: April 23, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Thomas Voegel
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My first Marathon - Great crowd, gorgeous weather and uplifting scenery
Date of review: April 22, 2005
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