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solo Jan 2024 10:51am, 3 Jan 2024 730 posts	Quote Pin solo Yes, I thought it was cheaper originally FergusG Quite a hike in price. A friend recommended it to me but I will ask the question here. Is it a good race, flat and fast on par with London? Well organised? I don't mind paying if you get your moneys worth. It is still a case of first come first served Bowman 🇸🇪 so need to act quickly when the email arrives 😀
FergusG Jan 2024 11:04am, 3 Jan 2024 5,444 posts	Quote Pin FergusG It’s publicised as a flat route, although it’s not pancake-flat. I found the organisation was smooth, even with the introduction of a staggered start, and there’s none of the mad crowding/tripping-hazzard that you’ll encounter around the likes of Cutty Sark. 2023 Route: fetcheveryone.com/route-1858517
solo Jan 2024 11:28am, 3 Jan 2024 732 posts	Quote Pin solo Thanks FergusG that is all very reassuring. I have a GFA for London next year (19 mins under so should be okay) but would like to do another before then. I just need to beat the rush now !!
Bowman 🇸🇪 Jan 2024 11:52am, 3 Jan 2024 3,280 posts	Quote Pin Bowman 🇸🇪 Solo, someone said it's just a marketing thing, and that it's never been full apparently. I kinda get put off when they try to invoke some kind of scarcity effect on me.. Just for that i might wait, or do the CPH Marathon. Also it look pretty hilly, 200+m of ascent is not flat, i need flat
solo Jan 2024 12:04pm, 3 Jan 2024 734 posts	Quote Pin solo Haha you rebel Bowman 🇸🇪 😉 I like a bit of variation on a course and because it is not totally flat doesn't make it not fast but I do know some people like flat best!. It also falls quite nicely with my race calendar which is another reason I will probably try and get a place.
jda Jan 2024 12:04pm, 3 Jan 2024 16,175 posts	Quote Pin jda As above, it's not pancake flat and in fact gained a few metres of elevation over the last few years with a change in route. It also gained about 140m in length last year due to a small detour which may or may not be corrected this year (we can hope). Nevertheless it's definitely on the flat and fast side as these things go. Also a good size of field, plenty of people to run with at all paces. The wave start seems to work well and means you get a clear run right from the start.
Bowman 🇸🇪 Jan 2024 12:20pm, 3 Jan 2024 3,281 posts	Quote Pin Bowman 🇸🇪 Always a rebel Solo Im intrigued for sure, just to go to fetchland and maybe meet a few fetchies in real life would be worth it actually. And yes a bit undulating or rolling might be nice as a break in the stride. But one of my autumn marathons was 287m of ascent, and that was properly hilly. I guess you never really know before running the race, how those hills are distributed or feels in real life though. S.O wants to go to Manchester, and she is always so supportive. Why not let her be the deciding factor
solo Jan 2024 2:52pm, 3 Jan 2024 736 posts	Quote Pin solo I think there are lots of good reasons for you to run Manchester Bowman 🇸🇪 so will await the outcome next Monday 🙂 Thanks jda that is a good insight into the race.
Bowman 🇸🇪 Jan 2024 3:35pm, 5 Jan 2024 3,286 posts	Quote Pin Bowman 🇸🇪 Sorry to say, but I’m out. Just booked Copenhagen Marathon 5th of may instead. Maybe I will find some other nice event to join in 2024.
Bowman 🇸🇪 Jan 2024 3:36pm, 5 Jan 2024 3,287 posts	Quote Pin Bowman 🇸🇪 (To join in the Uk)