Firstly i may be a bit biased, as this was my first and hometown marathon (Will try not to be), but here's my review.

The event on the day was absolutely brilliant. There was a good atmosphere at the starting area, plenty of toilets, good PA and count downs to get you ready. The run itself covered a variety of areas of the city, the town center, water front areas, beautiful parks, the docks, humber bridge, a lap of a running track and then a stadium finish which was awesome in front of a busy stand.

The support was great in the vast majority of areas, both from the public and marathon makers. Had supporters handing me drinks, jellies and even ice cubes (new one for me) on top of the official feed stations. They had Race Angels in the last few miles running alongside runners to make sure everyone was ok, which was a nice touch.

Tshirt and Medal were brilliant, think id say the best i've had. The goodie bag was quite generous, drink, banana, crisps, nuts, 2x Energy gels and a tub of chip spice (it's a local thing). Runners also got some home made flapjack after finishing. Medal engraving was available at the finish as well as free massage.

My only very minor bad points are:

- Energy drink station could have been earlier (approx mile 22)

- A section (200m) of one of the parks was on a track which wasnt the best for footing

- The first pass of the town center was very early (mile 2 i think), so the support at that time was quite low.

I'd definitely recomment this event though, and know from speaking to others (local and travelling runners) that they will be back next year.

Overall great event. Well supported and organised from start to finish, marshals were great and drink stations a plenty. I did the Half in 2016 which includes the bridge but the Marathon takes you around the whole City including The Deep, The Docks, City Centre,  Humber Bridge and has a unique timed 100mtr sprint at mile 24. I was drawn to the event by the stadium finish and it didn't disappoint. Entering the stadium at the end was a great feeling and a really moment of elation. 

This was first time I had done this race so wasn't quite sure what to expect.

Registration was simple enough. Runners were kept well informed throughout with regular emails and news via social media.

Numbers were collection only. Not ideal but organisers happily allowed people to collect their friend's numbers along with there own.

Race had various distance including Marathon, half marathon and relay. This suited all abillities.

Baggage area was well organised, fast, simple and trouble free.

There was a complete ban on all ipods and music players which did upset some. This is a health and safety issue so I don't really have a problem with it.

Race stated outside KC Stadium and was on paths and roads.

Route was mixed but quite scenic in places. It took runners along the front (stunning views) before looping back on itself and going through dock yards and industrial estate.

Highlight was running across the iconic Humber Bridge before returning back over the bridge. Some of the views were quite stunning. Runners were then taken through an athletics track before heading to finishline inside the magnificent KC Stadium.

Course is described as 'flat' by organisers - I would describe is as slightly undulating with 2 or 3 hills to tackle.

Water stations were regular enough with gels & enegy drinks at later stations.

Marshal and local support were absolutely brilliant.

Finishing inside stadium was a nice touch.

On offer for finishers was a top quality medal, shirt and a few other bits n pieces.

Atmosphere inside the stadium was very good.

** On a seperate note, I accidentally left my timing chip at hotel.

Thankfully, they sorted me a new number & timing chip with no fuss.

Thanks, and sorry for any inconvieniance.

In summary this was a fantastic race to do.

I can't speak highly enough about the support from marshals and Hull public. It was first class.

I can't really think of many, or any negatives. Maybe enrgy drinks at earlier water stations should be considered?

I would definatly do this race again.