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Jungfrau Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 5.0 
Organization 4.7 
Spectators 4.7
Number of comments: 23 [displaying comments 11 to 21]
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M. W. from England
(4/1/2008)
 "Incomparable" (about: 2007)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 If you only ever do one more marathon then make it this one. It's a complete and utter privilege to be able to do such a run, so I'm doing it again this year (2008). Enter it as soon as possible (guaranteed entries still available if you go on the training week or weekends). I did the training week last year and it was fantastic. | |
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Edward Cartwright from Herne Bay, England
(9/14/2006)
"Awesome scenery, great experience" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Jungfrau Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is the only marathon I have ever done where I was not glad to see the finish; I was enjoying the experience so much I would have happily had it last a bit longer. The scenery is superb, the finish below the Eiger unforgettable, and there is great support, a great atmosphere, and top-notch organization. Covering the course within the 6.5-hour cut-off is not a foregone conclusion (particularly with the time needed to take all those photos) so be prepared (unlike me). My only negative thought about the event is that it could be a long, long slog in bad weather. | |
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M. R. from Wisconsin, USA
(11/13/2005)
 "Picturesque, Difficult, and Well Worth the Effort" (about: 2005)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Jungfrau Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 Great experience overall, wonderful opportunity for runners from all parts of the globe to come together and share in this awe-inspiring event. The beauty of this course does not compare to any other event I have ever entered. | |
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Mick Quen from Heidelberg, Germany
(11/16/2004)
 "Not for everyone" (about: 2004)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Jungfrau Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 2 FANS: 5 If you are not going to be able to finish in 6.5 hours (tougher than it sounds), then you might as well not run. They (race organizers) will treat you as if you don't matter. They start shutting down the course and if you continue on after they do so, you will not be given a finisher's shirt and medal, plus there will be no one at the finish line. They also don't tell you that if you quit after going 6 miles and turn in your chip they will give your finisher's shirt and medal even though you didn't finish. I finished after the 6.5 time, but they refused to give me a finisher's shirt and medal even though I did finish and earn it. Other than these things the marathon has a good amount of support stations (if you stay within the 6.5 time), great spectactors, and a spectacular course and scenery. | |
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Dick Rawdon from Georgetown, KY USA
(9/19/2004)
"A beautiful challenging course." (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Jungfrau Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 A very well organized challenging marathon. From a beginning flat 10k to a difficult steep uphill the last 17k. Great spectators in the towns, lots of aid stations (including massages) along the way. The scenery in the Alps is fantastic, from forests to snow, even though the weather was about 75 F. This is my favorite marathon and I have run Paris, Boston, New York, Berlin, etc. Everyone should try it. | |
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Adam Ford from Hertfordshire, England
(9/3/2004)
"Awe-inspiring, lung-busting, fantastic" (about: 2003)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Jungfrau Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 A great change from flat running, pleasant, easy 1st half. Beautiful, ultra tough 2nd half. Great just to be there and be part of it. Great organization when you consider the logistics of it. And a great area to be in for the rest of your stay. Can't recommend enough - awesome! | |
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Dominique Evequoz from Brig, Switzerland
(9/13/2003)
"Absolutely great!" (about: 2003)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I did it again; I was again almost the last one to cross it on time... but the feeling of having achieved it is nevertheless incredible... To all marathon runners: do it once! You will never feel sorry! If you don't, try another one in the Alps (e.g. the Zermatt Marathon). | |
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A Runner from Clearwater, Florida
(10/18/2002)
"A true challenge beautiful beyond belief" (about: 2002)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I ran this year it was my first alpine marathon. Being from Florida I was not prepared for the drastic change in the course after the 21k mark. Though I had to drop out due to lack of time to finish. I will return and finish hopefully in 2004. I would recommend this race to anyone who is up to a challenge. Spectators are concentrated in the small villages that one runs through. Their exuberance is infectious. | |
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A Runner from Brussels, Belgium
(3/29/2002)
"No PRs or negative splits at this one!" (about: 1999)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 Defintely the most beautiful marathon but don't expect any PRs or negative splits. The first half is fine but the second half there was not much running. I saw a video of the previous year's race and everyone was walking, not me I thought! How mistaken I was. My quads were bruised from pushing on them most of the second half. The weather was beautiful in 1999 and the view from the top was truly a spiritual experience. An experience born from grit and determination. The best moments we marathoners experience are earned through great efforts. | |
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A Runner from Brig, Switzerland
(11/2/2001)
"Great race!" (about: 2001)
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Unbelievably beautiful race! Rain, mud and snow are nothing compared to the feeling of having finished this challenge! |
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