Grand Union Canal Half Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (173 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: Justin Showell
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Nice day out by the canal!
In full: A race with a difference. Great to be off the roads, away from nasty hills, and enjoy the tranquil Grand Union Canal. Very well marshalled, and coach link, bag drop went like clock-work. Some portaloos in the park would have eased congestion for the toilets.
Date of review: November 9, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: Alex Hansford
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: A bracing run along the canal - everyone was very friendly, but watch your step!
Date of review: November 16, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: John L
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well done Chris and Claire for organising a lovely canalside run
In full: A few niggles in the organisation which have been covered in the previous reviews. But all in all, it was great. Beautiful autumn weather and scenery. Small numbers, so nice relaxed atmosphere. Shame all the locks were 'up' not 'down', so let's go down next year! Just need to work out why I took longer than I hoped.
Date of review: November 16, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: *Neil*
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great senic route, well organised, will definatly do again.
Date of review: November 15, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: haggisinlondon
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A great half marathon with potential for a good time. The uneven terrain made for a more challenging race than expected
In full: Number one grumble was the lack of toilets. Thankfully managed to find the pub one prior to the start, however the location of this wasn't defined on PP instructions which laid added pressure on runners before the race. A huge shame that some selfish people took it upon themselves to steal the water provided at the 3 mile mark but other than that a good friendly event.
Date of review: November 14, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Stephen Elkan 2
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: good 1st attempt. Needs more stewards. Good aut/winter half
Date of review: November 14, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Run Down
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very pleasant course (flat & scenic). Organisational problems could be forgiven (1st running of the race)
Date of review: November 13, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Thomas the Tank
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Something a little different.
In full: Something a little different from the usual road based courses and well organised throughout (toilets excepted). Not sure the terrain is suitable for "Tanks"..... knees and hips feel more trashed today than after FLM....but nonetheless might well be tempted to try the "downhill" route next year! :-)
Date of review: November 12, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Phil Jew 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised, very pleasant route, flat, ideal for PB/1st time!
Date of review: November 12, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Louise Cheung
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: First water station too far along, mile 7!
Date of review: November 12, 2007
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