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Budapest Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 3.9 
Organization 4.1 
Spectators 3.4
Number of comments: 35 [displaying comments 21 to 31]
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T. T. from Bonn, Germany
(10/2/2007)
 "Bridges; car fumes; 180-degree turns; boring" (about: 2007)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Budapest Marathon
COURSE: 2 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 2 Don't get me wrong... Budapest is well worth a visit. Just not for a marathon. Countless bridge ramps, running next to cars and boring long stretches spoil the fun. There is so much to see in Budapest, but why does one have to run next to the Danube most of the time? About 2/3 of the course is next to the river. Additionally there is a ca. 8 KM-long stretch, which has to be run twice. The expo was a joke, there was one stall selling shoes and overpriced garments. The organization was ok and friendly. The goody bag was good and the massage excellent! Beware of the weather. If it's hot like this year (25-28 Celsius), prepare for it accordingly. There are hardly any shady stretches. | |
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J. H. from NY, USA
(9/7/2007)
 "Awesome event in an amazing city" (about: 2007)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Budapest Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I ran the Budapest Half-Marathon last week and was impressed by the organization and the track. I will be back for the 2007 marathon and encourage everyone to consider registering. I ran the 2006 marathon and it's been by far the best experience of all the 5 marathons completed to date. Highly recommended! | |
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N. Q. from Brussels
(10/18/2006)
"great organization for a rescheduled marathon" (about: 2006)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Budapest Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Congratulations to the organization; they had to overcome rescheduling the marathon from the 1st to the 15th of Oct. because of political problems. Kristina and her team of volunteers should get a big round of applause. THANKS. It's a beautiful city for a marathon with great fans.... | |
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A. H. from Surrey, UK
(10/9/2005)
 "It was one of the best I've ever done!" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Budapest Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Yes, I cannot fault Budapest. I got a lot for my money, and it was most enjoyable. Without being too crowded, there was lots of music and support from the city in general! Thanks! | |
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A. W. from Guernsey
(10/8/2005)
"An absolute must-do marathon" (about: 2005)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Budapest Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 An absolute must-do marathon. One of the top European medium-sized marathons, if not the best! Tons of goodies (a beer also!), free spa bath pass for after the run, superb course, good, large finish area by city park, everybody most helpful and friendly in a beautiful city. Relay runs at same time and these runners can help you keep going. Having cups instead of bottles for water is the only downside. This year it was cool and a bit drizzly, but be prepared for very warm weather, which can occur. | |
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Angelica Pogson from Chicago, Illinois
(2/23/2005)
"Fabulous race" (about: 2004)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Budapest Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This was my first international marathon. It was well organized from start to finish. Plenty of refreshments along the way as well as various street musicians and spectators for encouragement. The most beautiful scenic city with friendly people. I will definitely consider this race again. | |
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c. r. from sackville
(10/24/2004)
 "a wonderful experience" (about: 2004)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Budapest Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 my husband and i arrived from canada the day before to run this marathon. it was well organized with plenty to drink at the aid stations and we were encouraged with the signs at every km. the only discouraging aspect of the race is that it started at 10 am and the temperature was already too warm. an earlier start say at 8 am would have helped us with an overall better time. the sights were wonderful. budapest is a beautiful city and i would recommend this race. nice to meet fellow canadians along the way. | |
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Brendan Cradden from Aylesbury England
(10/11/2004)
 "Great city and race" (about: 2004)
50+ previous marathons
| 1 Budapest Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 I have run over 80 marathons - some 4 a year - and I rate your marathon in the top 3 with New York and London. The course was a fine tour of the major city sights. All the helpers at the drink stations and the finish were friendly and charming. I will be back next year. One request: a little cooler please. Brendan Cradden Bearbrook Joggers UK | |
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B. K. from New Jersey
(10/12/2003)
"Great organization; picturesque, difficult course" (General Comments)
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 The organization's great and everything about the race runs very smoothly. Pasta party improving over the years, info widely available and organizers are quite ready to help. The course is not an easy and fast one though. It's picturesque and gives visitors a great tour, but it's got its challenges. There are 10 180-degree turnabouts, 5 bridge crossings, an overpass and several other small, but tiring climbs. The bulk of the course runs by the Danube, which makes it fairly windy, even if by the start there isn't even a breeze. From 22K to 30K theres an awfully long straightaway, usually into a headwind, and that's usually a killer. Refreshments great, crowd small but very loud. Course well cordoned off so no more car/tram/bus problems. After-race goody bag great, t-shirt nice but not of great quality. | |
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D. K. from Texas
(8/3/2003)
"Great marathon for a first-timer" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I ran this marathon as my very first full marathon and was completely bowled over by the experience. I've run another since and still look back with awe at how fast the race seemed to go by, how much energy the spectators had, and how at the end of the race I couldn't wait to come back the next time. The course is very pretty, though a little dull on the second time around the southern loop of the Danube. Cobblestones at the halfway mark were a bit of a drag, but they ended within 5K. The race is very well organized, and I found the aid stations to be just enough, though other runners I did this race with would have preferred more water stations. One warning: there is a 25K station that you pass early in the race (I think at 12K)... word to the wise: don't take water early, you'll get yelled at! Overall, I would definitely run the race again. We had no problems not speaking the language and found the locals friendly and outgoing. Good luck and enjoy some Bull's Blood wine and Hungarian goulash while you are there! |
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