Virgin London MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (1962 votes). | The big picture 2005 (257 votes) | | Overall score | | 96% | | How many would do it again? | | 92% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 84% | | PB potential | | 69% | | Atmosphere | | 99% | | Organisation | | 90% | | Value | | 86% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 87% |
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2005 race reviewed by: BKL
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: What an experience!
In full: My first ever Marathon, my first time running and WOW!!
Loved it, the crowds are amazing and the support teams fab!
thank you also to Lord Taverners for letting me run for them.
Date of review: November 1, 2008
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2005 race reviewed by: shawn leek
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: absolutely amazing day
Date of review: June 18, 2007
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2005 race reviewed by: Harriet Halfhead
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Perfect conditions in every way - and once again the greatest moment of my life so far.
Date of review: April 26, 2006
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2005 race reviewed by: Lee Plant
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Everyone must do it
Date of review: April 6, 2006
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2005 race reviewed by: toc toc
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: AN EVENT FOR ALL WALKS/RUNNERS OF LIFE
Date of review: January 12, 2006
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2005 race reviewed by: trainer
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Best Marathon In the World
In full: Great atmosphere and Organisation. Have run it over 10 times.PB course
Date of review: January 11, 2006
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2005 race reviewed by: Gordon Dawson
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Brilliant for beginners to marathons and slugs like me. Keep the walkers to their own marathons as tghey clog the roads up frfom 18 on.
Date of review: December 30, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: cheesemuncher!!
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: london the race everyone has to do!!!
In full: great race, great organisation, fantastic crowds..............need i say more!!
Date of review: December 30, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Louise Duckling
| | 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: A real buzz
In full: The crowds are fabulous; the atmosphere is superb. My second attempt at London, and I can't wait to do it again (despite the stomach cramp at mile 22!)
Date of review: November 30, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: David Kutner
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Got to be the best.
In full: My first marathon had to be London & despite the PAIN from 19 miles onwards, it was amazing. Can'ty wait for next year & have signed up already.
Date of review: November 28, 2005
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