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Muenchen (Munich) Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.3 
Organization 4.3 
Spectators 3.9
Number of comments: 15 [displaying comments 11 to 15]
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Lundy Clark from Philadelphia, Pa (USA) & Suttgart, Germany
(10/28/2004)
 "Great Experience" (about: 2004)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Muenchen (Munich) Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I enjoyed this marathon very much. The course was interesting, beautiful and a good challenge. It was a great way to see Munich!! The size of the race, around 12,000 starters, was ideal. It was a bit crowded in the beginning, but it definitely opened up at the halfway point and it was easy to overtake slower runners. The K markers were easily spotted, but my one gripe would be a request for some mile markers even if only every 5 miles. The water stops were well manned and well placed, about every 2.5K and the food options looked plentiful. The spectator turnout was pretty good, although in some key places, like the English Garden, it would have been nice to see more people along the course. My only other comparisons are the New York Marathon '03 (36,000 people) which was packed with spectators (and runners, for that matter), and Ironman Austria '04 which is an entirely different animal! I would definitely recommend this marathon for the 1st-timer to the seasoned runner trying for a PR! | |
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Jason Child from Munich, Germany
(10/10/2004)
"Better than Berlin!" (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Muenchen (Munich) Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I ran the Berlin Marathon and then this race two weeks later. While Berlin is a great race, it is a bit too large and overcrowded. This race delivers all the things that a great race should: nearly perfect size, in my opinion, with approximately 10,000 people - enough to provide excitement, but not too many to slow you down with bottlenecks. Great enthusiastic crowd support (a bit sparse at times, but only early on when crowd support is not as important) with amongst the best drink and food support I have ever seen. Lastly, reliable KM markers for EVERY KM. Overall, one of the best races I have ever run (including Napa Valley, Boston, Portland, Seattle, Vienna, Berlin). | |
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Johannes Beck from Ingolstadt, Germany
(10/13/2003)
 "A marathon for the people" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 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. | |
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Oliver Krug from Rotterdam, the Netherlands
(5/20/2003)
 "Well organized, great finish!" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 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! | |
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A Runner from Singapore
(10/15/2002)
 "Fantastic Race!!!!" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 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!!! |
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