Abingdon MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (556 votes). | The big picture 2009 (91 votes) | | Overall score | | 92% | | How many would do it again? | | 92% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 67% | | PB potential | | 91% | | Atmosphere | | 78% | | Organisation | | 91% | | Value | | 82% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 74% |
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2009 race reviewed by: Blisters
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: This race sets the standards that club organised events should aim to mimic.
In full: It's an RW forum party, a F*tch frolic, a PB hunter's autumn target and altogether a great day out. Usually I'm with the skinnies at the pointy end, trying to shave seconds off the pb. This year I was over an hour later, but it's a real party atmosphere back there.
Eleven out of ten.
Date of review: December 4, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: UltraIan
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: What a day! What an event! What an experience! Absolutely awesome!
In full: My first marathon at the gae of 50 and what a choice!
This was a terrifically well organised event, great experience and a splendid result for me. I came home in 3:09:18, achieving my 'Good For Age' (GFA) target time for VLM of sub 3:15.
I only started racing seriously in Nov 2008, so I'm absolutely delighted with my result and plan to go sub 3 next year when I take on a couple more marathons. This will definitely be one of them! Highly recommended - a cracker without question!
Date of review: November 5, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Professor Yaffle
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Fast, no nonsense marathon, very well organised
Date of review: November 4, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Baggieboy
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Enjoyed it would do it again
Date of review: October 24, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Fair weather runner
| | 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: Superb organisation, nice course, superb conditions, pb :)
In full: Can't fault this race! Congratulations to the organisers. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
Date of review: October 24, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Jon Smith 7
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A first marathon for me and a great course. The double loop could be a littl tricky if you're counting miles but otherwise well worth the effort
Date of review: October 23, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Fozzy62
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A gem of a race!
In full: Well done to all who organised this classic.
Date of review: October 23, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: BARRY KNEALE
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: A very friendly event
Date of review: October 22, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Kevin Knights
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Can't fault it - excellent organisation, millions of marshals, nice varied course. Thoroughly recommended.
Date of review: October 22, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Charlie Boy!
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Wonderful
In full: My first marathon and just makes me want to do it all again as soon as possible.
Date of review: October 22, 2009
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