Congleton Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (136 votes). | 1 to 10 of 28 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 |
| The big picture 2009 (28 votes) | | Overall score | | 82% | | How many would do it again? | | 95% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 79% | | PB potential | | 69% | | Atmosphere | | 64% | | Organisation | | 76% | | Value | | 75% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 67% |
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2009 race reviewed by: Gail Hill
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In full: The photographer Bryan Dales was a star, took some fantastic photos, the fact that this gentleman spares his time and you can download them for free is amazing - thank you!
Date of review: October 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Chris Pearson 121
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: My first race - thoroughly enjoyed - excellent & thanks!
Date of review: October 26, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Gentle Jogger
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: October 21, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Chugger
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Entry on the day didn't get a t-shirt but still steeper on the day to enter.
Date of review: October 19, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: FTM
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: First timer, well organised plenty of toilets at the start which is allways appreciated. Only gripe which is a personal opinion is that I would rather pay an extra quid and have bottled water at drinks stations
In full: Allround enjoyable race, got a PB which was pleasing. Sting was not to long although sharp with a pleaseant downhil to finish the race with a sprint (fast jog) finish! One strange occurence was a couple of hundred cows that gathered to watch at one point!
Date of review: October 16, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Silkman
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good scenic HM with a couple of challenging hills
In full: First time I've run this one, overall good race and delighted to break PB. Start was a bit odd with all being told to get inside the school and then being marched out again but other than that organisation was excellent. Well and enthusiastically marshalled, plenty of water stations and well supported, thoroughly enjoyed it as an event. No official race parking not great, every man (or woman!) for themselves on the nearby roads. T shirt ok but more a billboard for the sponsors and not one I'd wear plus another medal to sit in a drawer but that's just me being grumpy I'm not a medal fan, got dozens of them now and they don't really mean anything - rather have a couple of quid of the entry. Nice countryside to run in once cleared Congleton Town Centre. First half of race quite undulating and hard to find rhythm. Hill at 1.5 miles not too bad, sting at 12 short and sharp but overall a quick HM course. Will be back next year.
Date of review: October 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: B'ham Snail
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic race
In full: Never seen so many marshalls, all giving lots of encouragement to us slower runners. Very well organised.
Date of review: October 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Jane-O
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Friendly, nice location
In full: Well organised and friendly. Nice running conditions, pleasant course, got a PB so I came away happy!
Date of review: October 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Diane Bullett
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very well organised smaller race.
In full: Apart from no visible start line, this race had great organisation, was well marshalled and every mile marker was visible! Pleasant, quiet country lanes for most of the course with a couple of bumps rather than hills.Very enjoyable.
Date of review: October 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: PDC Plod
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A low key event, but well organised and a decent course
In full: I'd not done this event before, but entered on the day, which was straightforward. Nothing much by way of goodies (T-shirt was only if you entered in advance). Overall, well organised and a decent course. The final hill is tough, but short. Not the quickest course if you want a PB, but there are enough competitors to drag you round to get a good time. Would definitely do it again.
Date of review: October 12, 2009
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