Congleton Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (136 votes). 2005 race reviewed by: SID SEAGULL
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: The sting is not that bad kept thinking of Beartown Brew Pub near finish
Date of review: November 11, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Minimart
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: My first half and a great experience with great weather and organisation.
In full: My first half-marathan and a fantastic experience! Great weather and a truly 'undulating' course. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Date of review: October 14, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Roby Miller
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A well organised and friendly race with a good atmosphere!
In full: This was the first time I have done my local race and I will definitely be back next year. My legs were like lead at the end but all in all what a wonderful race. Well organised and very friendly.
Date of review: October 12, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Harrierette
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great, well organised event
In full: Great race, well organised. The one minute silence for Vernon Olivant was a very nice touch and was appreciated by his fellow runners.
'Sting' in the tail was a good one and caught me out!!!!
Date of review: October 12, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Slightly.
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Spot on, has everything you would expect. Great value, T Shirt, Medal all for a tenner.
Date of review: October 10, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Wayoutwest
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A fantastic race!!
In full: Great fun from start to finish, this is the sort of event that keeps me running..A big thank you to everybody involved, the organisors, the marshalls, the youngsters giving out water and medals without you kind people events like this would not happen.
Date of review: October 10, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Skinny Jim
| | 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: Excellent organisation makes this one a bit special.
In full: Friendly marshals and organisers really do make a big difference in my opinion. Positive encouragement was everywhere.
Facilities were excellent at Congleton High School with changing and showers and even massage on offer.
Course is challenging in parts but The Sting is only about 300m and so doesn't last forever. Pity it's at the 12 mile marker though! The early start makes for little trafic on rural sections which is always well received.
A T-Shirt that actually fits rounded off the perfect day!
Well done and thanks very much to Congleton Harriers and Congleton Lions. See you next year.
Date of review: October 10, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Peter Joddrell
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: An average route with a nice balance of hills and flats, don't think the timing of the event was t oaccurate though!
Date of review: October 10, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: James Foster 2
| | 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: My first half marathon and I found the course challenging, but enjoyable. 3 notable hills on the race including a lung exploding last dash.
Date of review: October 10, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: collie dave
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: great race. marshalls brilliant, really encouraging. great day in all
Date of review: October 10, 2005
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