Ealing Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (48 votes). | 1 to 10 of 48 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 |
| The big picture (48 votes) | | Overall score | | 94% | | How many would do it again? | | 93% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 65% | | PB potential | | 69% | | Atmosphere | | 91% | | Organisation | | 95% | | Value | | 77% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 85% |
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2012 race reviewed by: A-Train
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Really good
In full: More hills than I was expecting. Start was a but chaotic and more urinals needed.
Date of review: February 4, 2013
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2012 race reviewed by: Leah Hillman
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Highlight of my year :)
In full: A fantastic first half-marathon for me... in my back yard too!
A few more 'undulations' than I had trained for but as a first timer finishing in under 2hrs it wasn't difficult-just challenging and fun.
Superbly organised, even the delay at the start (due to an RTA on the course) was well communicated and we were soon underway.
The support from Marshalls and residents all around the course was amazing-made me smile and feel very proud of Ealing.
Plenty of water stations, fab goodie bag and a very smart medal.
I sincerely hope this will become a regular on the race calendar.
Date of review: October 28, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Christopher Brown 5
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Superb event, brilliantly organised
In full: Hard to believe this was a first event. Everything at the start and finish worked like clockwork and the marshalling was superb - thanks to you all for being so friendly and encouraging. Only very minor comment would be that some of the mile markers were easy to miss. But overall, a great run and managed a PB, undulations notwithstanding! Thanks to the organisers. Look forward to next year.
Date of review: October 22, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Iain Bass
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Brilliant Race and event and great atmosphere
In full: This was a new race and to me it was "on the money".
The atmosphere was amazing and people out on the route were really routing for you. I was really tempted to stop and join a street breakfast BBQ at one point as the sausages smelt sensational!
The start / finish was excellent in a lovely park with everything very well organised.
For a new event it was absolutely brillant and I would certainly run again without hesitation.
Date of review: October 14, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: freddy henry
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Ealing did us proud...where did those 'undulations' come from!!!
In full: Being an Ealing gal I was delighted to finally get a race on my doorstep.
What a wonderful surprise to find such a fantastic, well organised start/finish.
Smiley faces all the way round.
Lots of water stations, interesting goodie bag and the best designed medal I've ever had!
Well done all round!
Date of review: October 11, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: James C 599
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Fantastic atmosphere and organisation, but pricey and PB very unlikely!
In full: My first half.. Great crowds, great organisation, quite hilly - enjoyable but no good for PBs.
Quite expensive.
Date of review: October 6, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: GRAHAM MILLER 9
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Where did all these hills come from
In full: When this race came up, i just had to do it and i trained for it like all other races but i didn't realise there were so many hills in Ealing. Did my legs feel it the next day!!!! but i finished it but missed beating my PB by 30 seconds. I will be back next year prepared fo them hills and PB
Date of review: October 5, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: MissJosieW
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A very hilly half marathon
In full: It is great having a half marathon in the autumn which is so easy to travel to on public transport in the London area.
Ealing is very green and it was lovely starting and finishing in the park and also running through the residential areas. As I used to live in Ealing I had to do this race.
But I had no idea parts of Ealing were so hilly. I started aching during the race. And that is why I personally wouldn't rush to sign up again. But it was a challenge and there are so many reasons why this race is great.
The organisation was excellent. Great job.
Date of review: October 2, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: CAROL WALKER 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great
In full: I am an Ealing girl and had returned for the race -it was far hillier than expected, didnt care about not seeing the mile markers ! organisation faultless brilliant marshals and locals coming out to cheer-thanks, the greatest thing for me was the pacers, first race I have ever done with pacer and it so helped as dont have one of those watches ! Sorry hated Lammas Park path on last leg, felt every crack and bump but I was foot sore at that stage !!
Date of review: October 2, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Crazy Fish
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: An extremely well organized race for all levels of runners
In full: This is a new event to the racing calendar and boy did it do well in its first year. The race village was organized to a tee with perfect baggage handling and blocks of portaloos spread throughout different areas of the park meaning that you do not have to do the toilet dance for too long! It is great to have a new half marathon event in West London and judging by the professionalism of the organisers I am sure it will continue into its second year. The course isn't the most scenic however the local residents make up for that in every respect cheering along at the roadside as it winds through residential streets. Not the flatest of courses as it has some challenging inclines however that makes it all the more interesting. I will be back next year assuming the race is!!!
Date of review: October 2, 2012
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