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Marathon Hamburg Runner Comments
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Course 4.7 
Organization 4.6 
Spectators 4.8
Number of comments: 38 [displaying comments 21 to 31]
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N. P. from London, England
(4/28/2008)
 "Better than London" (about: 2008)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Marathon Hamburg
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 This marathon is superb, and I don't want everyone to know about it. A beautiful route, great organization (the expo was a little chaotic) and incredible support. Where else can you cross a finish line and be presented with a medal, and a beer? A bit pricey, but well worth every cent. | |
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D. W. from Naples, Italy
(4/27/2008)
 "Fantastic! Germans know how to do it!" (about: 2008)
4-5 previous marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 When I arrived in Hamburg, I was surprsed at how beautiful and friendly the city is! Todays marathon was top-notch. Most of the week, the weather was predicted to be cool and cold - with rain predicted at the beginning of the week. This morning we had blue skies and warm weather (high of around 70 degrees F). I was worried as I ran Chicago and Paris (both unseasonably hot and ill-prepared for the increased requirement for water). Hamburg organizers were ready, with extra water stops all along the route (I planned for water every 5K, but it was actually available every 2.5). Well organized, with plenty of water for everyone. The course is just as described - beautiful, and mostly flat (very gradual inclines at parts). Crowd support was nothing short of terrific! -Deborah | |
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jose gana from Santiago, Chile
(8/23/2007)
"A fantastic race" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Marathon Hamburg
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 It was a huge surprise; I did not expect such a great race, with incredible support all over, a beautiful city, and a wonderful course. Flat and fast. I just had some problems trying to find the starting corral; the organization members did not have all the information the day of the race. | |
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A. W. from Guernsey
(5/27/2007)
"Brilliant race" (about: 2007)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Marathon Hamburg
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Hamburg is a must for anyone considering a big European marathon. Having the expo in the center by the start finish is huge. There is a tour of the course available by bus. Course is fairly flat; superb with no really bland bits (last 1 1/2 K is uphill). Support all along the route was loud and large. Staggered starts means that even for a 16,000-runner field, there's no congestion. Free non-alcoholic beer at end of run also a nice touch. Marshaling was top-notch, as were feed stations. For a big city, Hamburg has lots of greenery, canals, lakes and the river also, so it's very pleasant to visit. | |
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C. C. from Suffolk, England
(5/6/2007)
"Flat, fast, tremendous support, slick organization" (about: 2007)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Marathon Hamburg
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Hamburg is a fantastic city to visit, and the marathon did not disappoint. The course has got to be one of the flattest and fastest in the world - I really didn't notice any inclines at all! The support is tremendous and at some points the crowds are just 3 meters apart with all the whistles and cow bells it really is a "Tour de France atmosphere." I can't fault the organization. In the sub-3 hour pen, we even had space to warm up. Free beer afterwards and free massage just rounded off a fantastic experience. | |
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H. B. from Seattle, USA
(5/26/2006)
"The Tour de France of Marathons!" (about: 2006)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Marathon Hamburg
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 The spectators make this marathon one of a kind. It is a must! I heard in 2005 they had 600,000 fans. I don't know what the statistics were for this year (2006) but they line every last kilometer. At times, it was like running through tunnels of people. The fans have noise-makers in one hand and beer in another (or a cigarette!). The course was flat, flat, flat! Good for a PR. The weather was perfect! The expo was too big and very crowded, but at the same time plenty of good stuff to buy. I thought it (expo) was a little unorganized for such a large marathon. It could have had more signs to point you in the right direction when picking up your bib and chip. Good beer at the finish - what more can you ask for?! | |
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Chema Chema from Toledo,Spain
(4/27/2006)
"Cool!" (about: 2006)
2 previous marathons
| 2 Marathon Hamburgs
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 It was incredible to run this marathon! You feel the people from the first meters until the end... and there are times that it looks like a mountain course in the Tour de France, with a lot of fans supporting you! It's fantastic! People in Hamburg treat this marathon like a big party. The course is not so hard, and the weather in Hamburg at the end of April is good. The organization is ok and Hamburg is a very nice place to run. | |
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Y. T. from Aachen, Germany
(6/7/2005)
"Great marathon - register early" (about: 2005)
4-5 previous marathons
| 1 Marathon Hamburg
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 The course is beautiful, and the spectators are amazing, especially by the harbour (St. Pauli). You need to register early. Germans may have to qualify to participate but foreigners are all accepted. | |
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G. G. from Cairo, Egypt
(5/20/2005)
"Fast, flat course with terrific fan support." (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Marathon Hamburg
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 Hamburg is a wonderful marathon. The course is fast and flat, and encompasses a great deal of the city (rivers, lakes, downtown, residential, etc.). The organization was excellent; the only reason I gave it four stars rather than five was that the bag pick-up needs improvement. But what makes Hamburg truly special is the amazing fan support. I heard that 700,000 people came out for the 2005 race, and I believe it. | |
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O. K. from Rotterdam, the Netherlands
(4/21/2004)
"A marathon for runners and spectators" (about: 2004)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Marathon Hamburg
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 A great marathon for both runners and spectators. The course is varied (historical downtown and leafy suburbs) and relatively flat. Spectators can get around easily by subway, popping up to cheer on their runners numerous times along the way. Good water/food breaks. Water every 2.5 - 3km and bananas at every stop from 15km onward. But what makes Hamburg great is the fans. They line the route from beginning to end and are at times 3-deep and very noisy near some of the subway stops. LOTS of fans in the last 7km, when you really need them. Estimates in 2004 were that 500,000 people came out to cheer on the runners! A great run! |
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