The Farnham Pilgrim Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (138 votes). 2010 race reviewed by: KateF
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very well organised for first event, excellent marshalling
In full: From another Waverley Harrier I was also very impressed, challenging route but as a local pretty much what I was expecting. I particularly enjoyed the most frequent water and biscuit stops I've ever had in a race. 26 hard but enjoyable miles.
Date of review: September 19, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Alan Chan 4
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Very well organised, hard and not a PB race at all!
In full: A well organised race with a great friendly atmosphere although the route itself really needed mile markers, these can be useful for those timing miles or just for encouragement. The marshalls were all great and plenty of them too! The route itself was hard, the many stiles on the course meant both a nice sneaky rest from running but they broke up the flow a bit and took you out of the "zone" at times. The scenery was amazing! I did the half marathon and for me this was tough, the sandy hills and uneven surfaces made it a real challenge which plenty of runners will really enjoy getting stuck into. I take my hat off to the full marathon runners, that is a true hardcore curcuit! Overall a great event and congrats to all who took part.
Date of review: September 19, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Andrew Bridger
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In full: A lovely 'Villagey' atmosphere and, extremely well organised. Thanks to organisers and all helpers, you were great. I was one of 9 members of 'Waverley Harriers' and all of us were very impressed.
As for the route it was hard, hilly and challenging but a lovely area to run in. I hope to be able to run again once the calf injury it gave me heals!! Great respect to all who did the full marathon. I only did the half and that was enough for me!!!
Date of review: September 19, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: katy baple
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Challenging but great friendly encouraging atmosphere!
In full: For my first half marathon this course was challenging, especially with a number of small hills (some sandy!). However, the combination of constant encouragement from the spectators and runners, well stocked refreshments and the general amazing organisation of the event helped me throughout the race. The scenery was lovely, and I had to stop myself from taking a break to take in the view! I can't wait to do it again next year!!
Date of review: September 19, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Dino I
| | 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: Superb organisation for an inaugural race. Good course and nice fete atmosphere at the end.
Date of review: September 19, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Runnaholic
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A great event with lovely routes but tough
In full: For a new event, this is very well organised and the people very friendly. The route is lovely although tough with hills and a fair bit of sandy paths that killed my legs. I love the medal and the tech shirt (paid extra but worth it!). The goody bag for the half marathon is dismal so perhaps if there is not enough sponsorship for goodies, perhaps do away with it next year?
Date of review: September 19, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: gooba
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In full: Excellent organisation. Lots of hills.the cobbled hill after 3 odd miles was tough,but worse coming back down it after 10.the calves are very sore. A well supported event from the rotary club. I have to say thankyou to veronica for sneaking me in the back door at very late notice and then supplying me great flapjacks at the end.most definatley will be back,my favourite event so far and only 5 miles away from home.result.
Date of review: September 19, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: John Kerner
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Lovely scenery, weather was spot on, pretty well organised and almost a village fete feel to it.
Date of review: September 19, 2010
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