Edinburgh MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (1467 votes). | The big picture 2007 (132 votes) | | Overall score | | 89% | | How many would do it again? | | 96% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 83% | | PB potential | | 85% | | Atmosphere | | 79% | | Organisation | | 82% | | Value | | 73% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 83% |
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2007 race reviewed by: eviledna
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: marshalls and spectators were fantastic.
In full: felt obliged to put a new entry down - couldn't fathom out how to edit previous rating which was rather scathing.
The marshalls and volunteers did a brilliant job as did the spectators who were along the majority of the route. Well done!
However, now I have calmed down, I still won't be doing it ever, ever, ever again!!
Oh and for some reason, it won't let me put yaer as 2008.
Date of review: May 29, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: Brian Reford
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: was pretty windy last year but was still good atmosphere despite poor weather hope be a bit better this year dont fancy running 10 miles into that wind again n
Date of review: May 15, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: Lanky Plodder
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Some nice scenery - wouldn't be much fun if the weather was bad! Memorable one for me!
Date of review: March 31, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: David bayley 2
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Awful weather, nice medal,finish a logistical nightmare
In full: some great scenery, windy coastal run, power station not the most scenic, great to finish in front of race track Grandstand but logistical nightmare to get back to city afterwards,poor t=shirt plain front :( nice medal.
Date of review: January 30, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: alan young 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great Marathon
In full: Course is fantastic, although the strong easterly didn't help. Organisation is very professional. Personally I don't like marathons congested with relay runners, but that is my only complaint
Date of review: December 19, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: denzilbrand
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very windy on the outward course, but great for PBs
Date of review: November 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Carole Barker-Munro
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good organisation but bring back the city centre course!
In full: Course changes were understandable given 2006 issues with the local authority but while the trip to East Lothian was scenic (in parts) it resulted in a 13 mile slog against the wind. Anyone running the relay didn't get to set foot in Edinburgh, bit of a shame. Relay pens could have been better organised (why allow runners' friends and relatives to join them in the pen & clog it up?) & the finish was a little crowded.
Date of review: August 9, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Daithi B
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fsat PB course, good scenery and a grandstand finish
In full: Horrible weather, but you can't blame the organisers for that, and the tailwind from 16 miles on helped me to a nine minute PB. Good spirit on the way round sharing the work into the wind (big thanks to no Kevin Tulloch and Ingo Kloever for that). I thought the marshalls were the best I've seen in my 11 marathons - friendly and full of encouragement on a day when they should have been in front of a nice warm fire. The course is definitely fast if it's not too windy, and the scenery along the coast is lovely, even if the crowds are a bit thin at that point. I'd recommend it to anyone which is about as good as it gets for a race.
Date of review: July 11, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Oliver Gibson 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: I love this place. Third year. PB. Shame about the wind and rain, but you can't have it all.
In full: The route isn't as scenic as the past 2 years, but was definitely quicker. It got a bit desolate towards the far point, and I wasn't told to do a u turn until past the turning point, that was the only annoyance. Shame not to finish in holyrood, but the cheers at Musselborough were amazing. The scots truly are awesome supporters and I'm training for 2008 already.
Date of review: July 5, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Suzanne Greatorex-Day
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic day, shame about the weather
In full: Great route,beautiful scenery much better than last year! Such a shame about the weather but at least it didnt rain all the way. This was my 4th full marathon and a pb for me too. Cant wait till next year.
Date of review: June 25, 2007
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