New Forest Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (390 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Old Road Runner
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well done to all the marshalls and folk at the drink stations
In full: The field at the start do not have much going on this year and I could not find a programme. They were setting up much later this year. I do not know why the start was delayed and they need to tell the people at the back not just those at the start. Start not so well organised this year and the time markers were late causing some confusion on where to stand. Start seemed more congested this year (have they increased the numbers?). They must get some better organisation at the finish the congestion was quite bad this year and I for one did not hang around. Still enjoyed it though
Date of review: September 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Emmett Mccarthy
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: unexpected PB
In full: My first time doing this race and really enjoyed it as had a pb lol.
Love the sponges,well run very friendly and thanks to all the race marshals.
Date of review: September 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Ang B
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Gorgeous scenery - lovely and sunny (maybe too sunny!!!)
In full: love running in the New Forest - a few sneaky hills but nothing too bad. The late start was a pain and you couldn't hear why!? Someone said it was because of people being late to arrive which is crazy when it's chip timed. Other than that it was really well organised and we'll be back next year.
Date of review: September 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Suzanna Horcsog
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My first ever half-marathon, which I enjoyed and to be honest, expected to be more challenging. Very supportive locals and friendly marshalls and great organisation. We got there very early and found parking space.
Date of review: September 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Lisa Paul
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A wonderful race, great course,(not too hilly),well organised,
In full: I really enjoyed this half marathon, did my PB time. Only negaive comment I have is at 2 of the water stations there was not any water ready at all. But all else was great.
Date of review: September 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: wheresmike
| | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Organisation | | 20% |
In short: Missed the start due to parking fiasco
In full: I spent over 45mins trying to find a parking space and eventually gave up along with quite a number of others. I witnessed many
people abandoning their cars in residential
roads and running to the start, i can't imagine local residents will have appreciated this situation.
I gather from a previous report that the race start was delayed which only confirms
the fiasco that i witnessed.
I expect more from what is not a cheap race
to enter.
Date of review: September 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Vogon
| | 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: Stunning scenery and very friendly, helpful marshalls could ALMOST take your mind off those hills!
Date of review: September 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Shiny Boots
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A beautiful race in the sunshine
In full: This was one of the most enjoyable races I've done, helped by some late summer sun. Thank you to the helpful and friendly marshalls. Bit of a crush when I finished, it took me a while to queue a drink and then even longer to get my bag - they needed more than one collection desk for this - but these are minor quibbles as they had done a really good job. The views from the road were uplifting and the horses were a treat. Will definitely return.
Date of review: September 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Nigel Hoult
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race once again
In full: Conditions near perfect for running, lots of support on the course, and the organisation as ever was excellent. I thought the new course (I didn't run last year) was an improvement in avoiding the worst traffic. The hills always seem tougher than they should, though!
Date of review: September 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Ian Swain 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Lovely weather, friendly support and a much improved T-Shirt!
Date of review: September 27, 2009
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