Windermere Marathon

I was surprised at how small this race was, considering the beauty and ease of it. Great communication from race directors, easy to walk to start, lots of water stations, and beautiful scenery on the bike bath along the river. This was an out and back this year because of road construction, but besides one area of gravel it was mostly a paved walkway. There were some hills to break it up along the way, but generally flat. Lots of shade and solitude! There weren't many spectators, but when there are only 150 marathoners you wouldn't expect many signs. If you like small races without all the hoopla this one is for you.

Great job keeping everyone safe and apart. Flawless execution on this easy course. Nice medal to boot.

I picked this race in the hopes of running a fast marathon. The course was favorable for a fast race, but the weather certainly wasn't. The high that day was 34 C (93 F), much to hot for this Canadian to run a fast marathon. If they moved it back to May, then I'd be all over this race, but I can't recommend it was a fast race in June. Also they didn't have any ice, or cold water, or sponges or anything like that at the aid stations, just warm water and Ultima.