mbna Chester Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (442 votes). 2012 race reviewed by: eileen ingham
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: the marshalls were fantastic
Date of review: October 9, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Anthony Collins 8
| | 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: For a first timer like myself, the atmosphere was great. The local support really helped to make it special.
In full: Everything about the race was well organised (even the weather staying dry and sunny). The route was good for getting on with running, only a couple of smallish hills. The marshalls and supporters in the villages we passed were great. Great cameraderie among the fellow runners. Certainly one I could see myself coming back to. :)
Date of review: October 9, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: @steve_run
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A great marathon ran in the Cheshire countryside
In full: If you want a well organised and relatively flat marathon (apart from the 2 small hills at 24 miles) then this is for you. Starting and finishing on the race course and running the majority of the course through beautiful Cheshire and North Wales countryside.
Date of review: October 9, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Boston Burglar
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well-organised, scenic and interesting route and perfect weather for racing.
In full: This is a very well-organised marathon - convenient parking, great bag storage, good pre-race information, excellent and friendly marshaling and well-spaced hydration stations. The start through the historic city of Chester is inspiring and the rural sections generally flat but scenic. The race deserves its growing popularity. The long-sleeve technical shirt is a nice bonus.
Date of review: October 9, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: JaydeePeters
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Excellent well
Date of review: October 9, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Jonathan Lloyd 8
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great course, wonderful support, would definitely come back!
Date of review: October 9, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: David Tyler 7
| | 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: Excellent organisation, great fuelling options, great location and support
Date of review: October 9, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Brendan McCann
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: October 9, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: jonnysue
| | 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: Nice!
In full: Great race, enjoyable and not to hill. There's a definate PB potential here although not this year I was finding my way back from a ankle injury but it gives me a reason to be back next year.
Date of review: October 9, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: NIX DOWN
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race from start to finish. Definately a must do race.
Date of review: October 9, 2012
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