This is my 3rd year running the race. 1st year, 5000 runners, brilliant organisation. Last year, 7000 runners, ok. This year, 9000 runners. I'd say the only place the extra entry fees have gone compared to last year is into profit.
The race course was really tight. In some places dangerously so with traffic flowing alongside runners, separated by cones and rope.
The baggage drop and collection was a shambles. 20 volunteers for 9000 bags. 30 min queues at end. Freezing cold wait . Nowhere to change.
Nowhere near enough loos.
Course is nice. Medal and bag good. But this is now a HUGE race with 9000 runners...and the organisation seriously needs to reflect that. I'll think twice before entering next year.