Hello, if all goes well (training, life, lack of injury, work etc) I have the time to train for a spring marathon. The two 'easiest' to travel to and obtain a place at seem to be Manchester and Paris. I can see the advantages of both. Both great cities with good support, pacers and well organised. Paris has the advantage of being a city we can then have a holiday in, Manchester we can be back at work on the Monday with another holiday to somewhere else possible. I know there is much support for both, any views welcome!
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I've done both. Manchester is easier to do and requires a bit less planning, but Paris is Paris. Much more iconic route through an amazing city, which you might not see otherwise. More of a city marathon, despite running through 2 large park areas. If you book flights early, it's easy and cheap to get to. Manchester is much more running through suburbs and countryside areas (although the route has changed slightly for next year). Much less crowd support, but what there is is great.
My 2p-worth - they're both very good, but Paris is more of an "occasion" and more of a city run. If it were me, I'd go for Paris.
Next year will be my 7th time (though was only a supporter for one).
There’s also a great support network online for Paris through RW.
I'm also biased, as I'm doing Paris in 2020, and have recently bought my entry with their '2 participant special offer'. I did this to secure my entry now and get it a lower price (works out at £79 per person).
However... I haven't actually been able to convince anyone to use the second entry....
So... if you decide to go with Paris, then I'll shortly be sent the registration link for entry. Please let me know if you'd like to take advantage of securing your spot at the lower price!