Abingdon MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (556 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: a.k.a "billy"
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Flat autumn marathon...
In full: Decent enough marathon which is a popular choice for runners as it filled out well before race day.
Facilities at the HQ are good with hot showers, plenty of toilets and bar and plenty of warm changing area.
The course is about as flat as you can get in the UK but does include some longish sections of rough cycle path which are at 13 and 22 miles. Track finish is nice. Scenery is not too bad with some nice villages and sections run alongside the Thames.
Goody bag was perfect contained a banana, mars bar and drink. Race T-shirts could be purchased.
One negative was on course there were no isotonic drinks offered which many far smaller marathons manage to do for far smaller entry fees.
Date of review: October 20, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Julie Ann Muir
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: really well organised, great facilities at the start & finish.
Date of review: October 20, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Kevin Hanney
| | 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: A well organised and friendly event, with plenty of support.
In full: Well organised marathon on a flat course. Lots of support en route, especially at the Fetchpoint!Great to run the final 300 metres around the running track with people cheering you on. Good facilities at the stadium.Hope it's on again next year.
Date of review: October 20, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: jonathan ashworth
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great race and well organized
In full: Great race and well organized but energy drinks would have been plus for an event of this size.
Date of review: October 20, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Schnecke
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Thank you to the lovely, encouraging marshals!
In full: My second marathon, and a fantastic day out. Many thanks to everyone involved.
Date of review: October 19, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: JOE PEACOCK
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: traffic, uneven paths & no energy drinks. Excellent, enthusiastic marshalls
Date of review: October 19, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: letterboxer
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: First time in Abingdon and I will be back
Date of review: October 19, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: simon mcmorran 2
| | 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: An all round good club race
In full: I thoroughly enjoyed my second marathon....25 years after my first! Excellent flat course, plenty of water & supportive marshals. Two points for the organisers to consider, & please accept these constructively. Simply could'nt find the post race massage, no matter who I asked. Also, my support team could'nt find their way to the two lap loop. The one course map available was an OS map, so if you were new to the area there were no road names. Unfortunately the info desk ceased to be after the start. These are minor points, easily changed, & yes, I will be back. Many thsanks to all involved.
Date of review: October 19, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Leo Brooke-Little
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Flat, good sized field, well organised.
In full: Even with the loop and lack of hill the course is interesting with some cycleways, the Thames, Didcot power station etc. to keep you amused, the cost is acceptable given the number of police helping with traffic, really well marshalled, lots of drink stations. Go for it!
Date of review: October 19, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: TickTock
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Sooo glad it is back
In full: Great race. Fast flat course. Excellent organisation. Lots of water stations. Plenty of hot water in showers. Goody bag. What more do you want? - someone to run it for you?! .. enter early next year.
Date of review: October 19, 2008
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