Downton Half Marathon Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (122 votes). 2005 race reviewed by: martin9
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: very hilly
In full: really enjoyed myself great race wiyh lots of frendly runners i got a new pb by 20sec's not bad considering the course.medal and t shirt were quality as was the free tea and bun
Date of review: November 28, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Ernst Pelser
| | 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: Quite hilly but plenty of time to recover between climbs. Good overall race. Plenty of parking and easy to get to.
Date of review: November 28, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: John Tout
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: In short Very well organised event that will no doubt grow. Lovely scenery. Excellent Marshalling. Great cup of coffee and bun. Well done Beacon Leisure!
Date of review: November 28, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Rob K
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: grrrrreeaaaaat
Date of review: November 28, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: h t
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: This was my first half marathon. It was absolutely great. Beautiful scenery, lovely friendly people and very well organised. It was particularly nice to have my Mum and friends serving tea and buns at the end! Thanks, Mum!
Date of review: November 27, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Phil davies 9
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: And didn't I need that Cup of Sweet Tea at the end
In full: Good event Excellent marshals. i found the last two miles VERY hard, but made it in the end
Date of review: November 27, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: TheCroc
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Much Better than expected... the race itself and my time.
In full: Interesting course, well marshalled, even the hills weren't too extreme, except the sharp one just after 7 miles!
Not an ideal track for a pb I would guess but I still managed to do mine,so there must be some off-set on those downhills.
Agree with the coment about marshalling over the last mile or so but it feels a bit like nitpicking after such an allround splendid little race.I know that next year the numbers will no doubt tripple again and it will lose something but I have every intention of lining up again.
Date of review: November 27, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Veteran of Vegas
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Another satisfied customer...
In full: Doubted my wisdom at 7am this morning, wiping the ice off my car 70 miles from the race but it was well worth it. For once the adjective "interesting" meant tough but pleasurable. The cattle grids and cows added to the day.
But hey, it was uphill but there were some fast downhill parts too ( sometimes too fast).
I reckon it added 5 minutes to my time as I generally romp in just under 1hr 40 - 1hr 43 today. Great day, see you next year.
Date of review: November 27, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Claire Goodram
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Nice small race will be back next year now I know what to expect!
In full: Shame there was no water left by the time I got to the finish!!! Also could have done with more marshalls for the last half mile or so on the busy road through the town centre. Otherwise cheery marshalls, lovely scenery, challenging course, great atmosphere, will be back! Iced buns at the end next year please...
Date of review: November 27, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: LizzyB
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Beautiful scenery, great organisation, surprisingly tough for the south!
In full: Lovely little race, a classic
Date of review: November 27, 2005
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