Great Bentley Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (261 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Terence Spooner
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A really good race for the time of year
In full: The gentle inclines, slight breeze, and bright sunshine made this a pleasant February run. Mile markers were accurately placed and clearly visible which was a big help. The chip timing seemed to go very smoothly resulting in no queues at the finish.
A warm welcome at the end of the race from the friendly, helpful marshalls weilding bananas and beanie hats was a welcome change.
Probably need more portable toilets for future races - there were queues everywhere and some people were wandering up to the rail station to use the facilities, but otherwise a faultless operation. Well done to the organisers.
Date of review: February 9, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: David Wilson 13
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: great race warmer than last year.no medal but great goddy bag
In full: good flat course always do a good time at this race.well done to the great bentley running club,the people on the course were great.back again next year.10 out of 10!
Date of review: February 9, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: James Campion
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: good training run in the early stgaes of my FLM training
Date of review: February 9, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Eric Carlson
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good course, friendly runners and staff.
Date of review: February 9, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Hos
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: 4 mins off my BP - loved it!
Date of review: February 9, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Karl
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Nice course, good marshalls.
Date of review: February 9, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: LEECE
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Marshalls excellent, organisation and weather was superb... Ill be back again !!!
Date of review: February 9, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: kadie
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great guage for spring marathon..fast and flat
In full: Fantastic organisation, proper water stations with great support, marshals really supportive too.. lovely scenic route..mild undulation..great pb potential..nice touches such as goody bag and bananas at finish.
Date of review: February 9, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Spokey42
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great course, great run
Date of review: February 9, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: cleggmeister
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Good time and flat course. With just 900 runners then hassle free albeit some stretches of running on your own athrough frozen fields. Would certrainly do it again and recommend.
Date of review: February 9, 2009
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