Events

Overall score		40%
Would you do it again?		No
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		20%
Atmosphere		40%
Organisation		20%
Value		20%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Why do the organisers insist on ruining a potentially decent marathon?
In full: Marathon runners suffer because the Half marathon is timed to cause maximum congestion, and the organisers don't seem to think there is anything wrong with making tired marathon runners weave in an out of slower half marathon runners for 13 miles. Ok if you are very fast, or very slow. Very frustrating otherwise. Pity, because if the organisers changed this one thing it would be a decent race.
Date of review: February 10, 2008

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		40%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		80%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Love this race - it's always fun
In full: This year's ending was a bit disappointing - having to trundle through waste deep rainwater at an underpass - sure Salisbury council could have pumped it out??

Other then that (and sliding face down in the mud at Mile 6) - it;s an excellent race. It's friedly, quirky and look forward to next year.
Date of review: January 26, 2007

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		40%
Atmosphere		100%
Organisation		80%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Lots of hills and rough terrain but superb route and good atmosphere, my first half marathon and much enjoyed despite rubbish weather!
Date of review: October 20, 2006

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		40%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		80%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		40%

In short: A memorable day out !!!!!!!!
In full: Firstly a huge thankyou to the organisers, marshalls and helpers for their efforts and cheerfulness on such a filthy day. At least we runners had a choice to not turn up on the day ! We often take them for granted and forget how much we would miss them were they not there.
A very challenging course which I am sure would have beautiful views on a fine weather day. Unfortunately it wasn't !
Nontheless an excellently organised, well signposted race - thankyou.
Date of review: October 5, 2006

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		20%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		60%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		20%

In short: good tough race. well organised in general
In full: A great race, very muddy, tough race. 1st drink station was missing, needs to get more organised with the award presetations. only complaint.
Date of review: October 5, 2006

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		100%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		100%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: I'm already looking forward to next years' event.
In full: Huge thanks to everyone involved - fabulous event. We kept being told we were enjoying it too much, but how can you have too much fun? Ran in road shoes which made it even more fun! Everyone along the way were so friendly and kind. Looked forward to the drinks stations - so we could get another chocolate bar. We ended up fatter than when we started! Brilliant! THANK YOU PAUL & CO.
Date of review: October 5, 2006

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Maybe
Details:
Scenery		100%
PB potential		40%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		80%
Value		100%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: this was my first marathon, what an initiation. Finished 4.34 and loved it all. Haven't stopped smiling yet.
In full: Iwould advise trail shoes. I ran in road shoes and had trouble both up hill and down. Dangerous at times. Beautiful views once you can look up from where you are putting your feet. Shame about the flooded underpass right at the end. Ok if you are 6 foot and water up to ankles, not so good if you are 5.4" and knackered.
Date of review: October 4, 2006

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		100%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		60%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Absolutely brilliant.
In full: I love the way that we all run together, I used a marathon runner to pace myself over my leg of the relay. Got to talk to some lovely people on route and see spectacular scenery.
Date of review: October 3, 2006

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		100%
PB potential		40%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		40%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: 3rd year running, and still a great start to the Autumn off roads. I loved it.
In full: By trial and error, we have worked out a fail safe bags/transport/ organization of our own. I felt I had really earned my medal this year.It really is VERY friendly at the back! and great fun.
Date of review: October 3, 2006

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		100%
PB potential		40%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		40%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Excellent race - wet, windy and wonderful. Give it a go next year.
In full: This is a great race and well worth doing. The marshals were excellent and the course is well marked. I particularly like the shoe wash in the underpass just before the finish!!
I agree with the other people, there must be a better way of sorting the baggage and T-shirts. I queued for over half an hour and then was told I didn't have a bag! ( I did but the tag had fallen off). Thank you to the young lady who helped me find my bag in the end.
Well done and thanks to the organisers and marshals.
Date of review: October 3, 2006

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