Virgin London MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (1962 votes). | The big picture 2009 (210 votes) | | Overall score | | 96% | | How many would do it again? | | 92% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 85% | | PB potential | | 71% | | Atmosphere | | 99% | | Organisation | | 95% | | Value | | 90% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 91% |
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2009 race reviewed by: Russ Barnes
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: January 22, 2010
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2009 race reviewed by:
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: It's the FLM. A great race for everyone.
In full: Wonderful. It's like a good wine. It needs time to mature. Perhaps straight after the race I may not have raved about it but I do now. For such an enormous race the organisation is excellent. The crowds are uplifting. The finishing mile is brilliant. PB potential is not there if you are stuck in the 4 hour zone as you spend so much time dodging and weaving. The price (certainly compared to others) is very reasonable.
Date of review: November 7, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Hills of Death (HOD)
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: I don't care what people say I love this race
In full: This was extra special this year as my girlfriends first ever marathon. We were in different starts I manage to infiltrate it couldn't find her though :(. Found my pacer first mile was slowest but managed to get into the 8 min miling mode god it was hot. Saw Kate Lawler (didn't look at the face) passed Iwan Roberts (bit far for you mate ;) ) he's never heard that before lol. My pacer wanted to go wee wee at 15 I didn't big cue so lost 5 mins. Bad time round Canary got it back at 20. Massive thanks to Fetch point I carried on to a PB unfortunately it weren't sub 3.30 very emotional haven't quite mastered the tummy probs. Few pints after great day love it love it love it
Date of review: July 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Callum Mcgarrie
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: HOT! but london so worth it
Date of review: May 28, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Lizzzie
| | 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: My first marathon and probably the best!
Date of review: May 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: I CAN'T KEEP UP !
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: First time this year for me have now signed up for next year
Date of review: May 19, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: CMC1973
| | 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: The Best Marthon to do for your First!
Date of review: May 19, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Steve Head
| | 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: One of the best races there is
Date of review: May 18, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: SazzaG
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A great day!
In full: My first marathon, and what a way to start! I knew it would be a struggle, but the day was just amazing. Superb organisation, fantastic crowds, a day I won't forget in a hurry.
Fingers crossed for a ballot place for next year!
Date of review: May 18, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Susan Liu
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: I'm still buzzing almost a month on!
In full: What an amazing day?! So well organised from getting there, running the race and then hitting the pub afterwards! Apart from 10 seconds going under the bridges into Canary Wharf, the support from the crowd was constant and really helped! Water and energy drink stations aplenty as well as friendly supporters and their jelly babies! I've already signed up for 2010, bring it on!
Date of review: May 17, 2009
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