Isle of Wight Marathon and Half  Here's how RW members rated this race (138 votes). 2006 race reviewed by: Paul Gregory
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well-marshalled, friendly,scenic event. The hills were challenging, without being impossible. My main criticism is that the traffic was very heavy and distracting. Any chance of closing roads?
Date of review: May 29, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: LHWMG
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: As always - well organised - great marshalls especially in the weather !
In full: Quite a hilly course - once they start they just keep coming - weather was very wet this year - the 50th year !
Date of review: May 28, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Arthur Zammit 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A marathon that makes you work a bit more
In full: A very tough race with lots of hills, even though the course was still open to traffic there was no problems, leaving your own drinks at water stations is a simple but fantastic idea that other marathons should look at, it was very wet but i prefer that than heatwave, enjoyed it and hope to do it again.
Date of review: May 27, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Gremlin355
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised - excellent marshalls
In full: A tough marathon - the weather was rough - cars with their headlights on at 12.00 noon !
Very friendly marshalls.
Only disappointment was the tee shirt - thought it would have been something special
as it was 50th year - so no sale to me.
Date of review: May 25, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Joe Norman
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Big big hills, but they add to the challenge. Great organisation, great runners and great supporters (concidering the rain).
In full: My first marathon. I don't think I could have picked a harder one - but on the plus side, my next one should be easier!!! Yeah right.
Date of review: May 25, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Andrew Jones 24
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A tough old course with big hills and even bigger rain on the day
In full: This was my first marathon and what an introduction. The course is hilly but saves the longest climb to 22 miles. Marshalling was generally very good, friendly and encouraging, although seemed to thin out towards the end; at one point I took a wrong turn until a bloke in a bus shelter put me right! The heavy rain and strong wind on the day made it even tougher although equally added to the tremendous sense of achievement on finishing. Finally, the discounted ferry crossing was a good saving for anyone thinking of doing this in the future. Thanks to all at Ryde Harriers for organising.
Date of review: May 25, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Plodding Dave
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough course - lots of ups, but few downs.
In full: A lot of traffic. A tough course, but well organised
Date of review: May 25, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: apps
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Back next year with hopefully some more runners from club.
In full: Although this was a tough run and weather was pretty atrocious still managed to run my second quickest marathon. Marshalls were superb and medal was superb.
Date of review: May 23, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Jonathan Watts
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: My second time, 30 minutes quicker this time in 4hrs 18mins. Still hurts, but better organised than last time. Thanks to the organisers!
Date of review: May 22, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Grant Sellen
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Testing, hilly course, much traffic for small island!
In full: A challenging course with tough hills and even tougher weather. The marshalls were excellent and supportive - many thanks for the Isotonic at mile 24! The only thing that lets it down is the amount of traffic that runners have to contend with.
Date of review: May 22, 2006
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