I participated in the marathon and was very pleased with everything. Fantastic organization, friendly and warm. The course was good and there was nice wather. Stayed in the Hotel Cracowia close to the start point. I would like to come back.

The center of Krakow is very pretty and being further renovated so it's worth the trip just for that. The marathon is well organized, plenty of drinks, fruit and sponges as you go, except for the 2nd and 3rd stations which ran out before I got there. (I was doing 10K per hour). However, things improved after that and apart from a dull middle section the route by the river and town center is very pretty. Stay at the Ostoya Palace Hotel - it's within walking distance to the start - and celebrate at the Hotel Copernicus afterwards, which is expensive but fabulous.

Ran this marathon with some buddies and had a blast. Great course, challenging but not overwhelming. Great race support and beautiful location. Hoping I get to do it again someday .

It was my first marathon, but now I have another event to compare with (highly praised UK marathon - not nearly as good as this one) - and certainly there will be more. I decided to participate few days before the race, with little preparation, and finished in pain in just over 4 hours - but I enjoyed it thoroughly.

The track consisted of two loops (one for half-marathon) starting on a historic Market Square in medieval town centre, and went mostly along Wisla River (rare opportunity of watching race leaders finishing - on the opposite shore!). It was really scenic - and finishing round along the Market Square, with all the cheering crowd, was impressive. Also, organization was great: no cars anywhere on the route, drink/water points regularly, nice medals, car draw for participants... I will certainly be back.