I really didn't mind the near 30 degree temperatures, I really liked the route, the marshals were fine, the medal, the tee, the EXPO, all good. I just cannot score it higher because of a lot of things that went wrong:

1. I had preordered a timing chip, it was not in my race bag from the expo. Apparently it was mailed, but I never received it and therefore I did not get a time for the marathon. And was also charged 39 euros for the privilege. 
2. They ran out of medals for the marathon runners. This is inexcusable.
3. They ran out of water. On the hottest day? Again, not good.
4. The tee was only pre-order, and there were no other tees to buy. So those who hadn't read the one email that mentioned it did not get a tee.
5. The communication was poor post race. They ignored us for days.

If they can fix all these issues it would be a great marathon. And I am sure that next year's race will be better and the kinks ironed out. It just sticks in the craw that so many things went wrong, and all were experienced by the people I knew. One did not get a medal, 3 did not get a tee, I did not get a timing chip.

The race I actually liked. It runs along the Danube, after starting by the UN buildings, you enjoy wide roads, and pass a stadium, and run through parks. It is a pretty and expensive city. Well maintained and the road surfaces were great. It is wasn't held during a crazy heatwave we would have PBd.