This was my 4th...and one of the most fun...spectators great, especially the children with their high-5's along the route. Unfortunately, even with Adidas as the sponsor, the expo left a lot to be desired..good thing I brought all my 'supplies', you ran out of the black l/s tee shirts. On the course, water ran out much too early, mile markers were 'hidden', timing clocks were not to be found, and the roads re-opened at 5 hours..there were plenty of us racewalkers out there still huffin' away and now dodging autos too! YIKES! but the support people at the finish were most solicitous, caring and genuinely concerned about our welfare! And by the way, the plaque design could use a ton of help..looks like we were on a death march! How about going to the medals! Would I do it again? You betcha! A word to the wise...be prepared for all weather, bring from home your nutritional needs, carry money just in case you must stop at a market for water, bring little flags to give to the children..they loved it, and bring along your smiles..this is fun (up to mile 21 at least ;-)

A great way to see the city but the lack of water and dodging cars was not for me. There is definite room for improvement.

Route was missing the scenic parts of Dublin, had many hills, and much wind. Temperature was perfect (52 F or so). The American supporters who travelled there were out in full force and were very helpful. Local Dublin supporters were very nice and supportive. It seemed like there were many long stretches that had hardly any spectators though. Tough course.

Dublin is the only marathon I've ever run, so i have nothing to compare it to. However, if the race has an 8 hour cutoff time, don't start breaking down the course after 5, and if the water runs out three water stations in a row, get some more!! I had my own water supply, but i felt really bad for all of the people who didn't have water for 10 miles or more. The people on the course were wonderful, offering orange slices and jolly ranchers, and other things to keep your energy up. The emotional support was uplifting, especially the children offering you high fives in the street.

Great City and a great course, but bad, bad
organization. With no water and the streets opening it was nuts, and the powerade made me sick. Watch out, this is a great city, but only the tough survive.

The run was good but very windy. The crowd is great but mostly American. The Dublin area crowd was fair at best. There was only oOne clock at mile twenty and another at the finish. The race also needed more water stops.

Was a great race in a beautiful city. The spectators were amazing and cheered us on all the way. The organization was great but could have had more toilets and water along the route. Was a neat way to see the city but the interaction with the spectators and their support was worth the trip.

They opened the roads after 5 hours, which was awful with the traffice. They ran out of water at 13 miles.

The course is interesting, but not spectatular. It is definitely worth doing, just to get a chance to spend time in this great city. There wasn't enough water on the course and the Lucozade sports drink is too sweet.

I felt bad for all the Team in Training rookies who worked so hard to get to this marathon, and then had to run in an icy downpour with a gusting headwind (most of the way; I'd been training in Germany and this weather stank.) I don't recall any sports drink or food, and after 23 miles of only water and 1 power bar (which I had problems extracting from my pocket and opening since my hands were numb), I hit the wall, HARD, for the first time ever (this was #5 for me). The expo was tricky to access, the plaque was unimpressive (no medal), they charge you to keep the paper finisher's certificate they send, and the finish food was not the greatest recovery stuff, though I did enjoy my Cadbury's bar. This race was mostly miserable and the organization could be better, though by European standards it was pretty good. Course: rolling hills, through neighborhoods - somewhat scenic.