This is my second time running this marathon and honestly not much has changed from the first time. This is a flat course but, due to the rather rural landscape, it can mess with the mind a little. Critically my main concern is safety. At mile 20 I met a runner with blood on her face. We ran walked for the next 6 miles. We ran past marshalls and not one asked how she was (which was in a bit of a mess).
The tshirt is okay, the medal is okay but.... I ran because i needed to run a marathon for ultra training. Wouyld I choose to run this above all others..... honestly no. There are awesome races with all the atmosphere and all the support. This isn't one.
Credit where its due.... the race village is good, logistics are good however watch out for the fast start! go off to quick and pay the price.