Eyam Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (125 votes). 2006 race reviewed by: Bloater
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well done once again to the organisers!
In full: Lost count of the number of drinks stations, bottles of water with "sport cap", countless sponges. Huge number of friendly marshalls. Excellent facilities and atmosphere at the finish. The course is difficult but very satisfying
Date of review: May 7, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: welfairy
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: hard work but worth it
Date of review: May 7, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Pete Woodhead
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: strangely enjoyable
In full: Forget your watch, enjoy the scenic course, great organisation and great atmosphere.
Then moan all week about the hills and enter it again the next year!
Date of review: May 7, 2006
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2005 race reviewed by: Mr Wylie Coyote
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race, great scenery, great atmosphere, great beer
Date of review: May 6, 2006
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2004 race reviewed by: Mr Wylie Coyote
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race, great scenery, great atmosphere, great beer
Date of review: May 6, 2006
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2005 race reviewed by: Sheffield Shaggy
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: My favourite course ever ever ever!!!
In full: Friendly, beautiful, but tough! Run it!
Most of the route (after the initial climb at mile 1 to mile 3) is up on Sir William Hill, and the views over Eyam, Abney and the Hope Valley are breathtaking. Great pubs and grub in Eyam village afterwards. Really well supported by the locals. If you want to start early, you could get a pint in at The Barrel half way around!
Date of review: April 22, 2006
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2005 race reviewed by: chunky 66
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: The dogs' er pyjamas- my favourite race of the year!
Date of review: March 21, 2006
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2005 race reviewed by: chocolatelab
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: tough but fun
In full: Really enjoyed this race, made some friends along the way, everyone towards the back walked up the last hill ! Down hill to the end thank goodness - it was lovely weather - this year it is only a week before Sheffield Half though !
Date of review: January 24, 2006
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2005 race reviewed by: The Bobolink
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Exceptionally well organised event
In full: Doing this event knowing that the proceeds go to charity is not the only reason to participate. It's friendly, challenging and exceptionally well organised such that many event organisers could learn a few lessons from this one.
Date of review: May 16, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Bob warrior
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Second time I've done this race and even though you know that hill is there it still hurts !
Date of review: May 16, 2005
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