mbna Chester Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (442 votes). | The big picture (442 votes) | | Overall score | | 96% | | How many would do it again? | | 94% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 83% | | PB potential | | 79% | | Atmosphere | | 87% | | Organisation | | 95% | | Value | | 84% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 85% |
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2012 race reviewed by: Gesp
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: End of London's reign as premier UK Marathon
In full: Superb event - very good quick course, curiously always felt level or downhill. Great support, very good water/food stations, easy access, great finish. London has some serious competition!
Date of review: November 4, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Tim Hulse 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A great race with character
In full: A great location and a well organised race. An interesting course with charcter (city, country, riverside & race course start & finish). Good value - iso & bottled water, LS tech top, great goody bag, great facilities and very well organised especially the marshalls. Many thanks to all.
Date of review: October 26, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Arjay
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent Race
In full: I really can't fault this race. If you are looking for a marathon to beat your PB, with reasonable support and pleasant scenery, you'd struggle to beat this. Definitely in my top 3 road marathons with Amsterdam and MK.
Date of review: October 26, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: David Wheatley 4
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
Date of review: October 25, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Chris Tock 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Fabulous, friendly, fun race
Date of review: October 22, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: steve edwards
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Excellent road marathon, excellent organisation, excellent course, well worth doing
Date of review: October 18, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Chontelle Wright
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic event, highly recommended!
Date of review: October 16, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: M Noble
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Excellent organisation great support throughout and good course
In full: Excellent organisation with attention to detail that removes unnecessary pre-race stress. Great support throughout from the volunteers and villages. Yes there was the occasional hill but there were also good long stretches to get into a rhythm which helps. I would recommend it to new and seasoned marathon runners alike.
Date of review: October 15, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: ALLEN GRANT
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Fantastic well organised.I ran the race with a big smile on my face and when we came to a village and the crowds made every runner feel special.
Date of review: October 15, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Sheffield Shuffler
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Excellent race with encouragement and smiling faces throughout.
In full: A well thought out race from start to finish. Great support along the way and welcome encouragement from enthusiastic marshals. Excellent event with a cheeky little hill at mile 24.
Date of review: October 15, 2012
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