mbna Chester Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (442 votes). 2012 race reviewed by: Greensands George
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Best UK marathon to date.
In full: In all aspects, this was a fantastic race. The organisation was second to none and the course was mostly flat through picturesque Chester and some lovely surrounding villages. To have road closures the whole way was a treat. There was a little sting in the tail with a tough hill at 24 miles, but that keeps you honest and I for one enjoyed it.
Couldn't honestly say there was one aspect of the race I didn't enjoy. Thoroughly recommended.
Date of review: October 9, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Jane Davies 10
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Fantastic organisation, wonderful volunteers, great atmosphere.
Date of review: October 9, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: HTA
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Lots of quiet country lanes, but the support in the villages was really nice
In full: EVeryone I have spoken to since the race has said they found the race hard.
Date of review: October 9, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Thomas Wigley
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race, very well organised indeed
In full: My first marathon, and probably my last. Start and finish on the race course, all roads with some unpleasant inclines at the end. Best thing was the atmosphere, helpful and encouraging marshalls and meeting the other runners.
Having closed roads makes it an easy race to enjoy. If I wanted to do another marathon this is the one I'd do again.
(I'm retiring as I went as fast as thought I coudl go without huge effort - 3:19)
Date of review: October 9, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Paul Chandler 4
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Terrific from start to finish-great organisation, a race for runners organised by runners
In full: One of the best organised races I have entered. The event ran like clockwork with everything considered. Ample parking, indoor holding area, plenty of on-course water/energy drinks and gels and a great course to boot-terrific
Date of review: October 9, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Marinda Breddy
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Not a first time marathon race!!!
Date of review: October 9, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Dave the Flower
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Perhaps the perfect marathon course
In full: Great scenery, historic city start, picturesque villages, long flat sections through beautiful country and a few inclines for variety... and great finish too back at the race course. Excellent race and a new 11 minute PB!!
Date of review: October 9, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Andrew Dooley
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A very good race which seems to be getting better year on year. Beutifuly scenic.
Date of review: October 9, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: paul plested
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Very well organised race with great support on the course
In full: As a local club runner I may have had more personal support on the course than other travelled runners, but it didn't feel like that Everyone was cheered along the way.
Great organisation all round and whilst undulating, definitely a course for a PB especially if you're relatively new to this distance.
Well done the team.
Date of review: October 9, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Robin Scales 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well worth the trip!
In full: Not as flat as was suggested but not a problem a real nice mix. Will do again.
Date of review: October 9, 2012
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