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Roma (Rome) Marathon Runner Comments
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Course 4.5 
Organization 3.9 
Spectators 3.3
Number of comments: 138 [displaying comments 31 to 41]
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g. t. from italy
(3/31/2011)
"MAGICA ROMA" (about: 2011)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Roma (Rome) Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I really loved this edition of the Rome Marathon. It was absolutely perfect- everything!!!! I must suggest that ALL runners get a chance to run this course. If you do not know Rome, you will be amazed about the beauty of the ETERNAL CITY and the views you get while running; if you know it well, it's a paradise to enjoy! JUST PERFECT... THE BEST SCENIC MARATHON OF ALL THE WORLD! Great medal, great bag, great t-shirt. ALL THE ROADS LEAD TO ROME (a beautiful truth)! | |
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gunner sauras from London, England
(3/25/2011)
"Shame you can only give the course 5 stars" (about: 2011)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Roma (Rome) Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 As mentioned in my title, 5 stars just don't do this course justice. Any notion that the Paris route was unbeatable was quickly put to bed as we approached the Vatican City, with the sun blazing down and the Pope on the big screens. This was all before you run through/pass the Stadio Olympico, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and Piazza Navona, and before rounding the Coliseum to finish. More an outdoor museum than a run. I can't think of a run that comes close to matching it. Even the organization and t-shirt slogan were perfect: Veni, Vidi, Vici -- Marathona Di Roma. All roads lead to Rome, and when you get there you won't be disappointed. | |
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Kym Tran from USA
(3/24/2011)
"Bella, Roma! My FAVORITE!! A must-do." (about: 2011)
11-50 previous marathons
| 1 Roma (Rome) Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I won't lie: the cobblestones did hurt, so don't forget to bring shoes with excellent cushioning!! However, I have NOTHING NEGATIVE to say about this race. It was organized well; packet pick-up was fast and easy. The fans were great, but it's the route that's the real winner! Amazing, incredible, historic route. I don't even remember it being tough because I only have great memories about this run. I'll gladly run this one again. It's not a run; it's an experience. Grazie mille, Roma!!!! | |
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H. G. from Portugal
(2/27/2011)
"A very hard course but very nice" (about: 2006)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Roma (Rome) Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 4 I really enjoyed the run and the city. I shall return one day. | |
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C. E. from Ireland
(10/22/2010)
"This is the one to do" (about: 2010)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Roma (Rome) Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 I, like many others, have always wanted to do a marathon, just to "tick that box," so to speak. After much research, I decided on Rome. All I can say is that, if like me you want to do one marathon in your life, this is the one to do. The course is primarily flat, set out as if the Rome tourist board had designed it, as you will see all the sights on your run. Nothing can prepare you as you enter St. Peters Square. and there's an eruption of noise from the crowd; it is truly AMAZING. The support throughout the course is constant and vocal. The food and drink stops are of a high standard, and are very regular, with a mass supply of water, sport's drinks, food, etc. The finish line is magical as one loops around to the Coliseum, a memorable finish and a great photo-op with friend, family, etc. The medal is nice - unique in terms of race medals - and the t-shirt is as good as you will get. That night in Rome there was a good buzz with plenty of runners looking to celebrate the day... and celebrate we did. | |
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B. L. from Roswell, GA
(9/7/2010)
"Awesome - must do it once" (about: 2010)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Roma (Rome) Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 Loved beginning and ending at the Coliseum. There was no need to sightsee the next day. The last 3 miles were great; bring a map, but watch your step on cobblestones. Great race package, and good amenities during the race. | |
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S. R. from Palo Alto, CA
(3/27/2010)
"Great sights, spectators, and fun." (about: 2010)
2 previous marathons
| 1 Roma (Rome) Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 This is an easy course, though it was a bit congested in the early stages. Ample aid stations; though there were no syrup-type energy gels, they had fruit and sugar cubes. If you rely on gels, bring your own. It's beautiful with lots of spectators and sights. It can be warm, as it starts at 9 a.m. It's amazing to stand outside of ancient Rome in a huge crowd, awaiting the start! If your time is really important to you, I suggest you put down a really good finish time, as the starts are staggered, and by the time they get to the 3.5-hour finishers, it's pretty congested. | |
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L. G. from Los Angeles, CA
(3/26/2010)
"Bellissima Maratona" (about: 2010)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Roma (Rome) Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 2 Just got back from Roma after running this race. It was amazing. Although the expo is not very convenient, it was well organized and Asics was a great sponsor. The race itself was fantastic. I didn't mind the cobblestones, and starting at the Colosseum was like a dream. When we reached the Vatican, I got the chills! This was my first international race, and jetlag aside, it was perfectly organized, and the weather was great. I made the mistake of doing the entire Vatican tour the day after, but that was worth seeing, too! Definitely recommended; it was worth the jetlag. | |
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A. K. from Glasgow, Scotland
(3/24/2010)
"Great route & organisation" (about: 2010)
3 previous marathons
| 1 Roma (Rome) Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 Well organised race with drinks every 5K from 5K and sponges every 5K from 7.5K. Hill in last 1K feels like a killer as does running on 20K of cobbles. Great sight seeing opportunies though. Value for money one of the best- EURO 35 got me race, t-shirt, rucksack, great medal. | |
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James Skinner from Gloucestershire, England
(10/6/2009)
"Historic marathon - Rome is memorable" (about: 2007)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Roma (Rome) Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 3 Rome provides the runner with a spectacular marathon course. After starting beside the Coliseum, you then take in the majority of the main sites prior to finishing back where you started. Rome offers a mid-sized event with a March date that can be easily fitted-in amongst other European marathons. The conditions were tough with temperatures hitting 25/77 on a cloudless day of blue skies and bright sunshine. Thankfully a morning start-time meant you did not feel the heat until the later stages of the race. The course is characterized by many cobbled streets, some of which are narrow and go through inner-city courtyards. This was quite surreal as these courtyards had people sitting around drinking frappuccinos and cappuccinos as runners sped past. The cobbles can be large too, which makes running naturally awkward at times. The organization for the marathon was good, with a well-run pre-race expo. Here they sold marathon merchandise, always a nice souvenir to take away. The crowds however were a bit mixed, which is why Rome is not on the same scale as some other European marathons such as London or Berlin. Overall, highly recommended with guaranteed lasting memories. The finisher's medal is one of the best you will find. |
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