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Rhein-Marathon Dusseldorf Runner Comments
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Course 4.7 
Organization 4.6 
Spectators 4.8
Number of comments: 19 [displaying comments 1 to 11]
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L. S. from Singapore
(5/25/2017)
"An enjoyable run in a tranquil German city" (about: 2017)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Rhein-Marathon Dusseldorf
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 I booked the Metro Dusseldorf Marathon on an early bird ticket & had no regrets after that as I was constantly updated by the organizers both on Facebook & by email. I was also lucky to stay in a great accommodation in Victoriaplatz, 10mins walk to the start point, and to have perfect weather on the Race Day. The Race Pack Collection was efficient & hassle free, at Berliner Alle near Konigsallee. It offered many affordable sportswear & nutrition items. The marathon started promptly at 9am at the Kunstpalast Museum, Victoriaplatz. The course was flat & fast, and it was an official Boston Marathon qualifier (though this didn't apply to me). Cheer support was excellent with musical groups & percussion bands almost every 5km. The route was mostly on roadway, with two scenic bridge crossings over River Rhein. The whole course was shaped like a star/flower giving runners a panorama of the city, & bringing runners back to the Old City at Altstadt on a few occasions. Hydration points, toilet facilities & first aid stations were well-spaced & regular. Distance markers were clearly displayed. There were lots of greenery & the people were gracious, friendly & called runners by our names to encourage us. Besides the full marathon, there were 'Staffel Teams' running in specially designed 'Relay Blocks' of 11.3km, 13.1km, 9.2km & 8.6km distances, who had started their runs later, at 9.45am & 10.15am. Relay runners could pick their preferred distances & the faster runners may choose the longer stretches, or the one with a river crossing. This added variety to runners of different fitness. This was a very thoughtful & powerful way to encourage a 'Sports for All' activity during a marathon. There was no Half Marathon but the 2km Kids Club was run at the Lower Rhein Promenade on the same day. The Finish Point of the marathon was at Tonhalle, along the Rhein River, near the Old Town area. Here, enthusiastic photographers were present for photoshoot as runners were given our marathon medals worn round our necks for us by friendly volunteers. The medals for the finishers of the Full Marathon & Staffel Relays were different. I returned comfortably within the full marathon cut-off time & wandered into the Basilica St. Lambertus near Altstadt after the run to offer thanksgiving for a safe & enjoyable race. | |
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R. D. from Valkenswaard, Netherlands
(4/27/2016)
"Well organized race with great crowd!" (about: 2016)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Rhein-Marathon Dusseldorf
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Although the weather wasn´t that great, cold and windy, I had a blast running the 2016 Dusseldorf Marathon! The course is pretty flat and has plenty of aid stations with gel/water/sport drinks/banana. The organisation is superb. The staff is friendly, the website has all the information you need and on race day there are clear signs where to go. Because the course has a star like shape you can meet up with your supporters pretty often without forcing them to cover larges distances. Just stay around the Hofgarten park and within 2km you can meet at the 7km, 12km, 23km en 34km mark. The crowd was spectacular along the whole course. Kids with big high fives, music ensembles and a lot of funny signs. Just great! | |
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JOHN RONGE from California
(5/16/2015)
"Fantastic RaceSpectators were Great" (about: 2015)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Rhein-Marathon Dusseldorf
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 The course was really pretty flat, except maybe the 2 bridge crossings across the Rhein. But they were minor. Plenty of aid stations. It was great having Coca Cola as a choice at a bunch of the aid stations. Ran throughout the neighborhoods and tourist places. I had taken the Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus around the City the day before, and quite a bit of the race course covered the tourist spots. [I really enjoyed that a lot of downtown streets are for pedestrians only - easy for shopping and going to restaurants that had a lot of which have outdoor seating.] The weather was just right. Temperature seemed in the low sixties. We had mostly overcast with a little bit of sun and a touch of rain along the course. We finished along the Rhein River in the Old Town area. Couldn't believe it, it was incredible - we could shower and get a free massage after the race. Spectators were great. They were calling your name because your name was printed on THE race bib. There were cafe's along the course where people were eating, drinking, and cheering. Aside from the marathon, there is the relay race, with I think, over 2000 teams. Seeing these relay racers running on the course, encouraged me to keep going as fast as I could. I was treated so well in Dusseldorf. I am looking forward to coming back again and again. | |
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M. R. from Campbell, California
(5/7/2015)
"Dusseldorf 2015 Marathon" (about: 2015)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Rhein-Marathon Dusseldorf
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I decided to run the Dusseldorf 2015 Marathon after winning a free entry from a draw held during the San Francisco 2014 Marathon Expo. I flew into Frankfurt and took a train to Dusseldorf. I stayed in a hotel near the Prinzenallee and Am Seestern train stations. On the day of the run, I took the train and was surprised to see 10+ participants in the same train. I followed one of the locals and found the starting point in a few minutes. The course was quite flat and the temperature was in the sixties (Fahrenheit) most of the time. Luckily it did not rain, although the weather forecast showed rain. They had the usual refreshment points along the course with water, bananas, and Taxofit (a sports energy drink). The locals were cheering us on along most of the course, over a Sunday morning beer. After the run, we were greeted by welcoming cheerleaders. The finishing area had plenty of non-alcoholic beer and Berliner doughnuts, which of course reminded me of Ich bin ein Berliner . I felt the 9 AM starting time was a bit late. Personally, I would have preferred an earlier start time, like 7 AM or 8 AM latest. I was also surprised that I had to pay extra for the commemorative shirt. One of the organizers was in touch with me prior to the run and provided plenty of information, which was very helpful. Overall, the race was very well organized. The city is very green and locals are very friendly. I had no problem getting directions in English. I decided to stay a couple of days after the marathon to visit the local attractions. On the first day, I went around Dusseldorf. Be warned that all the museums, including the Schloss, are closed on Mondays. I visited Schloss Benrath in the early afternoon. The gardens and man-made ponds around the building are very impressive. The exteriors of the building were grimy and calling it a Schloss (Castle) is a bit of a stretch. I then visited the ruins of Barbarossas Imperial Palace in Kaiserswerth. Getting around Dusseldorf by train was very convenient. The next day, I visited Cologne, which is a short train ride away. Cologne Cathedral is worth a visit. The University of Cologne is a few train stops away from the Cathedral. Overall I enjoyed my trip to Dusseldorf. Danke Schoen. | |
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R. G. from Plano, Texas
(5/5/2015)
"Beautil Course in a Beautiful City!" (about: 2015)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Rhein-Marathon Dusseldorf
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first international marathon. It was an incredible experience. I live in Texas now but I was born and raised in Germany where I went to American schools. I am little biased but this is by far the best marathon I have run national or international. I highly recommend this marathon. You will not be disappointed. | |
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CHRISTOS KOSTELIDIS from ATHENS, GREECE
(5/4/2015)
"GREAT EXPERIENCE" (about: 2015)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Rhein-Marathon Dusseldorf
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Beautiful city (especially old town), flat course, fantastic encouraging spectators , friendly people , very good organization. Highly recommended !!! | |
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L. L. from Washington, DC
(5/4/2015)
"Well Organized" (about: 2015)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Rhein-Marathon Dusseldorf
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This was my first international marathon and everything about it was really great. The city, I believe, is one of Europe's best kept secrets. The people were very warm and friendly and I made friends while there. The marathon was well-organized. The best I have seen so far. The course was flat and very beautiful. It was calm and peaceful as well. The locals were very supportive of the runners. They cheered and offered words of encouragement along the way. I highly recommend this marathon to anyone looking to run a national or international marathon. | |
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K. W. from London, England
(4/28/2015)
"Well Organized, Flat and Fast Course" (about: 2015)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Rhein-Marathon Dusseldorf
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 I ran the 2015 Düsseldorf marathon and it did not disappoint. The race was well organized and the course was quite flat and fast (only 1 bridge to cross - 2x). It is not a huge field so it is does not have the issue that some of the bigger races have with course congestion, but is still a big enough field to be pulled along and pushed by the other runners and supporters. Plus they have a marathon relay and do a good job of balancing the two different races with the marathoners starting earlier. The conditions this year were pretty much perfect. 12 deg C and overcast at the start and then going up to the mid-teens by the finish with the rain threatening but holding off and the sunning popping out a bit from behind the clouds. There was a slight breeze at a few points of the course but nothing too serious. The setting was perfect for a fast time and I was able to run my fastest time in 10 years (second fastest time to date and a BQ). Needless to say I was quite happy with my time. Aid stations were fine. The drinks (both water and electrolyte drink Taxo) are in cups, which is manageable, but it would an improvement if they provided bottles that runners could carry for a few miles and continue to sip. Although it can be a bit more work to clean up. I stayed in the Old Town, which has numerous restaurants (including many Italian options for carb loading) and bars (for post race celebrations). The other main advantage of staying in the old town is that it is only a short walk to/from the start and finish, which is a nice advantage to have on race day. There is also some decent shopping to be had in the centre if that is your thing. I would highly recommend the Dusseldorf marathon if you are looking for a fast, well-organized and supported small-medium size European spring marathon. | |
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M. C. from Texas, USA
(5/9/2014)
"go for it!" (about: 2014)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Rhein-Marathon Dusseldorf
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 We joined the free walking tour on Friday and had a wonderful time with volunteers 'Alex & Hana' as we walked the city with a dozen other runners. The weather was beautiful Friday and Saturday. At packet pick up, we were unpleasantly surprised that the race shirt we had previously paid was 'utility yellow'. Yikes!!! As a female, not a color I would have spent 20 Euros for! Before the race started, we were a bit clueless at times about what was being said, as they only seemed to make announcements in German. It rained until about noon during the race, but that didn't matter. The spectators were so engaging. They called you by your bib name, looked into your eyes and said, 'go for it', 'Super' 'Bravo' 'you can do it'. They clapped, they banged on pots and pans, they used broom sticks, anything and everything. The spectators were everywhere, all 26 miles! The fact that there were SO MANY relay people also kept me moving in good spirits. I will say, that as a slow runner that needs frequent walk breaks, after all the 1/2 marathon and marathon people were finished, the relay people kept it ALIVE for me and spurred me on to my 5:35 PR! Loved the experience! | |
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S. H. from US
(5/8/2014)
"Great Marathon and Green City!" (about: 2014)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Rhein-Marathon Dusseldorf
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 5 Course - I usually run half, but I run full marathon here. The course was great, very flat, a lot of tree and different neighborhood. A lot of spectators even bad weather (It was cold rain) this year. Overall, it was a great opportunity to run for The First Full Marathon! After Finish- It was only water station and finishers medal (and Aid station) at the finish area. You have to walk a little bit long distance to get food. I wish some food was near finish area (at least for me!). The shower room and free beer was great! However, I wanted to eat more variety food than they provided. Expo- The Expo was little bit minimal (but another runner told me that nice Expo last year. Maybe I didnt know some changes?) . If you want to T-shirt, you have to buy 20euro extra. It is little bit different system than American Marathon. And no Pasta Party. |
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