Clowne Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (141 votes). 2005 race reviewed by: Trevor Watson
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent organisation and great marshalling
In full: I can't fault the orgainsation and marshalling of this event, even though it did go onto a fairly busy main road for a while.
The hills ("undulations") weren't as bad as I expected, but I did struggle during the second half of the race because of them. The hill between mile 5 and mile 6 was probably the worst.
The woolly hat memento was an excellent idea and I shall be giving mine plenty of wear over the coming winter!
Date of review: November 28, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Not Greased Lightning (M.)
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good Race, Good Organisation
In full: Really enjoyed this. Some undulations to keep it interesting. Will be back next year.
Date of review: November 28, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Chris Days
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: hilly but nice, keeps your mind active
Date of review: November 27, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: cooperclassic
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Very cold and the hills made it a challenge from start to finish. Wooly hat and voucher at the end were welcome though!
In full: More hills than Worksop last month but the one that killed me was the one 400m from the end, any chance of a sprint finish was cut short there.
The even t was well organised, friendly and the marshalls excellent. Only slight gripe was the changing rooms being what seemed half a mile from the start.
Date of review: November 27, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: gollum
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: enjoyable run, once out of Clowne, nice scenery, a few inclines & somwhere for the other half to keep warm too !
Date of review: November 27, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Durbat
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Embroidered hat and a voucher excellent value
In full: Hills: ok there were a few but nothing too scary. Toilets: could have been a few more but again queues not that big. Marshalls: sterling job as always in cold weather. Traffic: mmmm segregation could have been a bit better in some places. Overall: well organised, nice run, will definetely do next year
Date of review: November 27, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: BigJohnson
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised, friendly staff, but wouldn't recommend for people who don't like hills!
Date of review: November 27, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Thornton Runner
| | 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: Well organised, pleasant route, a few mild uphills - a good experience
Date of review: November 27, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Sacko
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: First half marathon for me and managed just under 1 hour 55. Enjoyed the race and was well organised. Would do it again.
Date of review: November 27, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Tim Wilson 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: 4th half marathon and a personal best at 1 hour 54. Will be back to get under 1 50
Date of review: November 27, 2005
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