My Event Ratings

Overall score		60%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		40%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Fast route, great support, good for first Marathon Event in City
In full: I have heard all the bad reports about the baggage problems, and thankfully (living locally) I did not have this problem, but did see many many runners queuing up, freezing cold, wet, etc. It was a shame that the baggage problem seems to be the main talking point, as I felt the rest of the race organisation was good, considering it was the first Marathon in 10 years. The route was mostly flat (so a chance to get a PB), lovely support all the way round from spectators and all the wonderful volunteers who stood out in the rain. The weather was a huge problem, but that's just the way it goes really. It wasn't the best race I've ever done, but considering the problems with the weather, and teething problems with organisation, on the whole I thought it was good. I think I may have felt differently if I had suffered the baggage problem, but hopefully next year it will be sorted. Thank you to everyone who cheered us all on in that awful weather - it was much appreciated!
Date of review: April 30, 2012

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		100%
PB potential		40%
Atmosphere		100%
Organisation		100%
Value		100%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Beautiful scenery, wonderfully organised, great race.
Date of review: July 4, 2011

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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: Wonderful event.
Date of review: May 7, 2011

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