Quintiles Bracknell Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (260 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Sue4
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Loved it, even the hills
Date of review: May 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Beth D
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Loved it, makes me what to support more local events!!!
In full: Seeing this was my 2nd half marathon, my first being the very large Reading one last year, I loved this event.
Brilliant value for money, and the water sponges were a GREAT idea!!!!
Many thanks and shall def be back next year
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Dive Boy
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised, fair amount of support and loads of water stations
In full: Really impressed with the organisation of this event. Lots of marshalls to point the way, water stations about every mile and a half or so. And a fair amount of support. And most importantly I knocked 2 mins off my PB
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Ian Kent 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Brilliantly organised event, mildly challenging course
In full: My first half marathon has left me wondering if I'm going to be disappointed with other events after this one. Fantastic organisation and support out on the course, great venue for the start/finish, enhanced by good weather on the day. The route seemed to defy logic in that it felt continually uphill!, but long gradual inclines rather than killer steep slopes. The water stations were plentiful, well manned with plenty of people offering much needed encouragement. Excellent goody bag at the finish. Managed to crack 1:45, will definitely be back next year. Huge thanks to Quintiles, all the organisers and all the supporters.
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: mi0805runner
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great day
In full: Can't think of anything bad to say about this race. The venue, organisation, marshalls, supporter's (in all but a very few places), course, plentiful water stop's (gratefully received!), were all excellent. Then I finished the course and got the kit/goody bag with all it included as well as sized tshirts for your money - I'm truely speechless! Got to be my favourite run in 3 years of racing. WELL DONE ALL CONCERNED
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: AliHenderson
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Nice suburban parks and trails - lovely sunny day out, great support
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Rob Hall 9
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic first run experience in pleasant surrondings and non-too hillyu
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Starry
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A great race made by having the start/finish at such a lovely venue. There was great support throughout the race from the marshalls and spectators. Didnn't really appreciate some tight corners towatrs the end. but all in all GREAT!
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Samantha Amend
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent organisation, prizes and real friendly feel
In full: the Bracknell organisers are owed credit, this race is weli sponsored (fantastic prizes) even down to providing finisher t-shirts in different sizes which most races either do not supply or give Xl. I like the atmosphere, organisation, very prompt start. the course is challenging with hills but scenic and has great support at the finish. Welldone to Bracknell Forest council!!! I wont the Sweatshop vouchers for coming 2nd and a glass trophy...be back next year
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Judith Oak
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My first half marathon in my home town - brilliantly organised, water/sponge stations were frequent and well run, great atmosphere, loads of locals cheering us on - loved it!
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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