I love Seville and really enjoyed this marathon. It was a cold day, but really ideal for a hard run. The marathon starts and finishes in the stadium across the river and outside the city, but it is easy to join the hundreds of other runners taking the local bus to and from there (and really cheap).

It was a thrill to finish in the stadium, though a bit of a disappointment to discover that the free beer at the end was alcohol-free (tapas would have been nice). They could also increase the 5-hour time limit by an hour so that more runners could take part.

I enjoyed this race - and Seville and would gladly run it again.

It was 5 degrees at the start and 8 degrees four hours later, so make sure you have gloves or something to help stay warm in case you get similar weather. Gas heaters at the stadium before the start helped to keep warm.

Well organized generally, and due to small numbers and broad streets (well marshaled by traffic police), there was plenty of room to run. Course is flat and I got a PB. Refreshments were water, sports drinks and orange segments along the route.

The Olympic stadium is NOT near the city center, and there is no direct bus to it. It will cost about 8 euro to get to the stadium from the center of town, so it may be better to stay in the hotel on site. Mostly men (4,100, to about 200 women). Toilet facilities on the route reflect this (i.e., pee anywhere along the roadside, so ladies: don't expect many porta-loos).

There gave a cropped top, knicker shorts, a finishing towel and medal to the finishing ladies.

Full, hot meal and entertainment on the campus after the race.

Nice one to do if it is accessible, as you couldn't beat the value. Race route is a bit bland, but the crowds appreciated any recognition of their support and cheered loudly for high-fives, etc. and any interaction with them or the kids.

This is a very well organized race with a huge amount of stuff - pre- and post-race food (missed both - they're away from the expo/race start and finish), a huge medal, a towel, a vest, and shorts. I suspect ladies need a championship start to justify the racing knickers we were presented with....

It was pretty chilly this year, at about 6 degrees, so be prepared for both warm and cold conditions. The route goes around the outskirts of the city, so it isn't very scenic; but it's very spacious and flat, so it's perfect for fast times. I got a PB without even trying.

There were very few foreigners and even fewer women, perhaps because of the lack of information on the website in any language other than Spanish. However, a very slick race with a great start and finish in the Olympic stadium.

This was my first marathon outside of the US and I wasn't sure what to expect. It ended up being a great experience. Packet pickup at the stadium is easily accessible by city bus. You can also take the bus to the start on race morning, but you can NOT take it back into the city until well after the race is over. The walk from the stadium back to an area where you can catch a bus is well over a mile, but not impossible to do.

Having the race start and finish at the stadium is great because you can warm up and cool down indoors. Because the start is on the track and then proceeds through a narrow tunnel, you should line up near the front if you're trying to PR. Otherwise, the course is VERY fast. Rather than going through the city center, which anyone who has visited Sevilla knows would be impossible, the course goes around the perimeter of the city. However, the crowds are very good for such a small race. The course is not closed to traffic but is well monitored by police. The volunteers are great and there are plenty of them. Aquarius sports drink (basically PowerAde) and orange slices are available every 5K, with water about twice as often.

For such a cheap race (16.70 e this year), you get a lot for your money. I came away with a pair of running shorts, a singlet, a towel, a running hat, and a good-sized finisher medal. There is also a pre-race meal that I did not go to. The food at the finish is lacking... to be honest, I'd rather pay a few euros more for better food, but that's small fish.

Overall, this is a great race, and I highly recommend it.

The race was great (and cheap too!). It was a large loop around the outskirts of the city and does not pass any of the historical landmarks - I think we saw the Giralada for a brief second or two. There was crowd support and they were much more lively if you give them something to cheep about - something as simple as a wave. Overall, we had beautiful weather, stadium start and finish, and amazing perks (food, goody bag, raffles). Great race!

Great race for PBR! Very good race kit; very flat course; water, PowerAde and oranges every 5 KM and 7.5 KM; pasta party and after-race meal (both are free) in a huge restaurant; raffle with a small car and many gifts; start and finish in the Olympic Stadium, with fantastic conditions to warm up; and showers and massage, big finisher medal. All for 15 euros? Yes! What more do you want, huh?

My advice? GO FOR IT NEXT YEAR! DON'T MISS IT!!!

How do they do it, all for only 14 Euros? Two meals, great goody bag, an entire technical running kit... the only thing they didn't provide was a pair of running shoes. Only downsides: not a very inspiring course and limited support. Also, would be nice if the number collection was in the same place as the pasta party. Mere small details in the scheme of things. Vienna next!

A well organized and friendly event on a flat and fast course.

I ran this marathon this weekend, and I thought it was a great start to the year. The course felt as flat as any others I've run, pretty much, including Amsterdam. I didn't get the time I wanted, but I haven't had a proper long run since about December, so it was no surprise. The weather was nice, and the organization was fantastic. You get a pasta party & closing party both with free drinks, goody bag of food, shorts, singlet, towel, etc. for what works out to about ten pounds if you enter early! Bargain! The people organizing it all were really friendly too, and I was even offered a free guided tour of the city!

Ran the Seville Marathon in 2006 and conditions were perfect. Blue sky, 10 degrees (C) and a light wind. The previous day had been heavy rain all day and from reviews of last year, weather can be hit or miss around Feb., so I was lucky in this respect. The organization was excellent, on a par with London. Arrived early for the run on the Sunday and got to mill about in the Olympic stadium warm up area. The start and finish in the Olympic stadium was inspiring and with the blue sky and atmosphere the first few kilometers wiz by. The rest of the course zig-zags around the outskirts of Seville (a fairly small city), across the river four times. On the final approach, the the stadium course hits the center of Seville past the massive cathedral and all the sites of Seville.

Plenty of supporters, water, and sites on the run. With good weather impossible not to enjoy Seville and the marathon and the finish line in the stadium was superb. Processed quickly through the finish with medal, towel and food bag before exiting the stadium to my only complaint!! Unless you drove to the stadium or were being picked up their was no public transport near or taxis to get back the center of Seville (approximately 5 KM away). Would advise that you consider your return to your hotel and make plans. Still, the Seville Marathon is excellent, and Seville is a fantastic city with good hotels and excellent food (paella and tapas with superb Spanish wines). Would highly recommend. Next stop for me is the Stockholm Marathon in June; another stadium finish, so looking forward to it already.