Salisbury Fire Station Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (113 votes). 2006 race reviewed by: Louise Long
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Killer hill at 5m, apart from that SOB a good fast race (wud def enter again!). People very friendly, race well organised, even got a post-race leg massage!
Date of review: October 30, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: shaun carpenter
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: nice course nice scenery nice medal
In full: nice course nice scenery nice medal parking well organised toilets good marshalling good even the weather was good well done ludo
Date of review: October 30, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Zip
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Just about enough marshalls, signage, drinks stations. I think some of the bogger City races could learn a thing or two from the Fire Station. Nice one!
In full: Travelled down from Surrey and really enjoyed the race. The hill at 5 miles was a bit overhyped. It was tough but really only lasted for around 0.5 mile. Nice course overall with good marshalling and friendly atmosphere. Results posted by 6pm - Good effort all round.
Date of review: October 30, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Mike Birdseye
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: a lot of serious runners, i felt outclassed by the hills and runners
Date of review: October 30, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: James Bussey
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised and good support from marshalls and locals.
Date of review: October 29, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Jonathan Cole
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: couldn't ask for any more for a half
In full: start/finish area well organised with everything to hand.well balanced course with excellent marshalling,great race
Date of review: October 29, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Mjb
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: very hilly with a 'big' one at 5 miles, lovely weather and friendly people, good one fire station!
In full: Feel like a veteran after completing this course. The hills started after 2 miles and continued every mile thereafter, including the big one at 5 miles, and back to smaller inclines at miles 7 and 8 etc. For my first half I felt a real sense of achievement at finishing and my 2hrs 1min respectable. Plenty of water stations and friendly marshalls. Excellent support at the finishing line. Might even be back next year!!
Date of review: October 29, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: dogtanian38
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Had a great day out on my first half m
In full: Had a great day out, road race but countryside all the way. Hill at 5m is a bit wearing but nothing monstrous. Chap in a halloween skeletor costume had a great cheer. good facilities at the station, and lots of parking opposite, only a couple of people in the queue when i went for a last minute wee.
Date of review: October 29, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: CDP
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised, signposted and marshalled event. Plenty of water stations.
In full: Very well organised event, as were the 10k and 10 mile runs/races. Well signposted and plenty of water stations - I found it quite hot at times today ( quite unlike the Great South Run last Sunday ) so the water was very welcome.
Course undulates with a fairly long drag at 5 miles then a shorter steeper incline after 7 by Heale House. It was nice to run past the bottom of 'snakey' and not to have to go up it as ones does on the 10k course.
Date of review: October 29, 2006
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2005 race reviewed by: Jonathan Cole
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Pleasant memories, well done Firestation
Date of review: December 3, 2005
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