Virgin London MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (1962 votes). 2005 race reviewed by: Sweetest Thing
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Loved the whole thing. My first ever and can't wait to do it again.
Date of review: April 22, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Elizabeth Begley
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Even harder than I expected, but still yhinking about next time
Date of review: April 22, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Jogstar
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Don't expect it to nbe fast if stuck at the back but the crowds are great
Date of review: April 21, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Ace_Racer
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Awesome
In full: fantastic organisation. Huge crowds who really encourage you. Great weather. Already booking next years!!
Date of review: April 21, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: northern snail
| | 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: my first marathon and one to do again-----brilliant
Date of review: April 21, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: WTID
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: First rac not much else too judge it against but probably the best anyway
Date of review: April 21, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: grecian 2000
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Fantastic everything! Nothing else needs to be said!
Date of review: April 21, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: The Running Linguist
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: even saw myself on telly!
Date of review: April 21, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Adam Brushett
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Fantastic day, scenery improves after 20miles, big thanks to all those who organised and helped out, it was run with precision.
Date of review: April 21, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Hotel Runner
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: First time race let alone a marathon and was everything I expected and had been told about plus more. Couldn't get enough of the jelly beans.
Date of review: April 21, 2005
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