Truly a marathon for the people. It was my second marathon after the first one in Berlin and I loved it. I could get my start number even an hour before the race and still be in time for the start. A good starting procedure which stretched the field and created enough space for the 11,000 runners. Water every 2.5 km, plus some other food. A wonderful crowd in the city center. Well, and the final lap in the Olympic Stadium, nice. Also included in the fee: a carbo-loading party with a very famous German cook and the entrance to the Olympic swimming center.

Well-organized race along a flat course. Good mix of scenic city running and a long stretch through one of Munich's big parks. In the city there were good crowds. For spectators this is an excellent course, as it is possible to see runners at numerous locations along the way by using Munich's subway.

Plenty of food and drink available along the way.

GREAT finish in Munich's Olympic stadium!

This was a great race. The weather was near perfect for a marathon. The first 1/3 of the course is very beautiful as it winds through the historic center of Munich. The rest of the race is less interesting, but the fantastic crowds kept the runners moving.

The race organization was brilliant. Also, the water and aid stations on the course were top-notch. I've never run a marathon with so much food (banannas, oragnes, apples, energy bars, etc.) available. They were a very welcome 'aid' for the runners as cooler weather causes a bit more hunger during a marathon.

The finish was one of the best I've seen finishing in the Olympic Stadium after passing through the entrance tunnel complete with flashing lights and smoke!

This is one marathon to add to the top of the list!!!