GERÊS EXTREME MARATHON (01/12/19 – 86)
5/5 Pros: course and landscapes; organization; different distances offered. Cons: confusing start. Finish area This time around it took us long to sit down and write our report of… Read more »
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SAN SEBASTIAN MARATHON (24/11/19 – 85)
Panoramic view of La Concha 5/5 Pros: flat course; spotless organization; well provided aid stations; free buses to/from start/finish. Cons: maybe more stands in the running expo. Introductory panel… Read more »
VIÑA DEL MAR MARATHON (CHILE) (06/10/19 – 84)
Reñaca beach with start and finish area 3.75/5 Pros: beautiful 1-lap course following continuously the seaside; start and finish area in the beach, with separated area for marathoners; support… Read more »
ALMAGRO NIGHT MARATHON (ES) (22/06/19 – 83)
Trophy and t-shirt Almagro city hall 4.5/5 Pros: registration fee for Spanish Association against Cancer (AECC); good and personal care for the runners from the organisation; big potential for… Read more »
EDP SAN FERMÍN MARATHON (ES) (08/06/19 – 82)
Medal Info pannel Start / finish line 4.5/5 Pros: flat and varied course; support from volunteers; finish line in the middle of the bull ring. Cons: lonely last 2… Read more »
AGUILAR DE CAMPOO MARATHON (02/06/19 – 81)
Start/finish area 5/5 Pros: friendly and familiar atmosphere; quiet course; free registration and generous running bag. Cons: maybe outdated webpage is affecting number of runners. A staple in the… Read more »
LISBON Eco MARATHON (05/05/19 – 80)
Race headquarters, and start/finish area (Eduardo VII Park) Score: 5/5 Pros: faultless organisation; trail scenery; start/finish line in central Lisbon. Cons: none I can think of. Marathon start Back… Read more »
MARATONA DA EUROPA (Aveiro, PT) (28/04/19 – 79)
Natural Reserve of Dunas de São Jacinto Score: 4/5 Pros: one lap course; same location for start, finish and running expo; support in locations; generous running bag. Cons: pacers… Read more »
ATLANTIC MARATHON CORUÑA 42 (14/04/19 – 78)
4/5 Pros: cheap registration (25€); well provided drink stations; finish line in the Town Hall main square. Cons: 3-laps course; long unfriendly section (about 2 miles) in the port… Read more »
BADAJOZ MARATHON (24/03/18 – 77)
Roman Amphitheatre (Mérida) Time to get back to Badajoz, to run its marathon for a third time. As before, a good occasion to add a marathon to my tally, taking… Read more »