Abingdon MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (556 votes). 2011 race reviewed by: AndyV
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Excellent marshalls. Really on the ball and needed to be due to traffic.
In full: Positives:
Superb marshalls
Nice finsh on athletics track
Showers
Massage (more than the usual 5 mins etc)
Aid stations were well manned and provided good support
Didn't mind the industrial estate bit at least it was a break from the traffic and running on the road camber
Suggestions for improvements:
Bottles for water not cups
Why did runners have to go upstairs (admittedly not many but I couldn't do it at the end!) into stand to get out and get a cup of tea???
Route was flat but would have preffered abit of undulation if it meant avoiding road camber and traffic was possible
Pretty good overall though
Date of review: October 17, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: runlozrun
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: PB for my 3rd marathon
In full: Great flat course for those after a PB. Very well marshalled. Good support. Easy to find parking. Was in no state to enjoy the lap around the track at the end but bit different and good for spectators. Tea and biscuits were well received at the end and decent shirt/medal. Thought the goody bag was a bit lacking as it consisted of only a bottle of water and a mars bar. Thought they could have provided a banana and some lucozade/powerade at the very least.
Date of review: October 17, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: HuwH
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Well organised marathon
In full: An excellent first marathon for me. Well marshalled and organised. Nice shower and memento at the end. 5 hour cut off excludes the slower runners though so quite a clubby run. Lots of water stations and people handing out sweets.
Date of review: October 17, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Gabriel Oak
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Excellent organisation, very well marshalled, good local support - thank you all.
Date of review: October 17, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Mark Ashmore
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Very well organised event
In full: A new PB by eleven minutes and by far my best marathon run to date. The marshalls were excellent and the stadium finish was nice.
Date of review: October 17, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Steve Childerley
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Excellent marathon, well organised, amazing amount of very helpful marshalls, flat course and excellent facilities and showers. :). Thanks to all.
Date of review: October 17, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: totatola
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Flat course, excellent marshalling and great PB potential.
Date of review: October 17, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Ross Gifford-Pike
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Better than London
In full: I was a little apprehensive being amongst a small field of so many fast club runners, but did not need to worry. Very flat course, absolutely brilliant support from marshals and had great help crossing the roads. Good finish area and great to have access to showers afterwards. I also got a PB by over an hour compared to my London marathon time so probably very biased. Somebody had also written words of encouragement on the pavement of the only slight incline which helped to distract you. I had said this would be my last marathon and just stick to half's but now this is one race I want to enter every year. Great Job!
Date of review: October 17, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Paul Rees 5
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: There is something spcial here! This is my 2nd marathon and the 2nd in Abingdon! Fantastic event, fantastic marshalls and support - thank you so much!
In full: There is really something special at this event! Biggest thank you to the marshalls for their enthusiasm, support and proffesionalism! You make the event work like clockwork! Wonderful start and finish in the stadium and a must do event for anyone! Thank you once again!
Date of review: October 17, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: GEPRIG
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A great race organised by a great club
In full: I've done this three times and each time it get's a little bit better. Which is pretty good considering how good it is to start with. Well done Abingon Ambler
Date of review: October 17, 2011
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