Stratford-upon-Avon Marathon

[suzieq]

I just found out I didn't make it into the London marathon, which I'm thinking may even be a good thing. While I enjoyed having the crowd cheer me on, especially in the last couple of miles, it was rather difficult maneuvering around all the people.

Anyhow, just wondering if anyone has run the Stratford-upon-Avon marathon which is a week later than London? Is it a good one? By which I mean - is it flat? I train on hills, but just hate running them and don't want to end up in a marathon with hills. I'm planning on changing my flight arrangements (hopefully) in order to do this marathon instead of London. (I'm from Calgary, Canada). If I'm not successful in changing my flight, then I'm looking at the new Lisbon marathon which runs April 18th. Or does anyone know of other marathons on the 18th - in England?

Thanks for your help everyone! And have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Good running!

Suzie