Abingdon MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (556 votes). 2003 race reviewed by: Jez Smez
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: Alan Purkiss
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% |
In short: Begins and ends on Tilsley Park athletics track. At the finish, as you do a three-quarter circuit of the track, you can indulge in Walter Mitty dreams of Olympic glory.
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: Anders Mac
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: Ros knopp
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: Ian Ferris
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: Steve Grace
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: Flying Ant
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: One of the best marathons i've run, very friendly too. Smashing organisation. Plus free finishing photo !
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: Philip Raven
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: weather conditions and lack of water stations made it a nightmare!
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: WillC
| | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Course run on roads, with lots of traffic, but appreciated being able to enter on the day for under £ 20.
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: Leo Brooke-Little
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Good well supported marathon without all those crowds (also near to home) will do some more training next year
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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