Surrey Badger Half-Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (192 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Pete Thompson 7
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: the hills! the hills!
In full: this was great fun and very picturesque although the price you pay for this is the undulating terrain. very friendly and lots of support would definately do this agiain.
Date of review: September 7, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Mo's Mentor.
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: I'm only here for the beer!..
In full: Lovely run with scenery to boot. Not sure about the baggage area, so used the car boot instead. Parking close by so was not an issue. Nice warm-up to the start, fairly hilly course, reminiscent of the Surrey Slog with the tracks and wild life. Then home to the finishing arch. Beer and a choice of sizes for the technical t-shirt with a useful goody bag, first class organisation all around. That beer tasted all the better for it being a Sunday morning and for having travelled 13.1 miles by foot. Another addition to my race diary for years to come.
Date of review: September 6, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Northern Exile
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Thoroughly enjoyed last year and didn't diappoint again
In full: Excellent vale for money when you take the contents of the goody bag into account.
To echo other peoples comments superb encouragement from all marshalls round the course to help you up them hills. Excellent race.
Date of review: September 6, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Tim A
| | 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: Challenging, but well organised and friendly atmosphere
In full: I would echo the comments below, particularly regarding the drinks stations and marshalls. Thanks to everyone for helping.
This is a stern test, but a lovely course and I am enjoying my Badger ale whilst writing!
Date of review: September 6, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Hannah Mornement
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hilly! But what goes up must come down too!
In full: Thought the marshals were terrific, very friendly, always nice on a race with few spectators. Thank you too for not being too hot or raining :-)
Date of review: September 6, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Sabine Green
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: HILLY
In full: Great organisation, plenty of friendly marshals. Lots of water stations. Brilliant goody bag, good value for money. The downside? I don't like to suffer and I don't like hills! But I am sure the memories of the hills will fade and I probably be back next year.
Date of review: September 6, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Caroline Cattini
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very nice race in beautiful countryside and the marshalls were excellant and very suppportive. Well done.
Date of review: September 6, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Predazord
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Dont be fooled the hills are killer!! BUT, this has serious favourite race potential
In full: My wife and I wanted to do this race as a pre Loch Ness Marahon race because of the hills to test how our traing is going.
The race has fantastic, every marshal was enthusiastic, clapping and cheering. I loved the feeling this race gave me as it was Very well organised, superb goody bag, T-shirt, socks and even a beer!!
The hills were MUCH harder than I expected but I love a good hill so I didnt mind.
I will be back next year......
Date of review: September 6, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Trevor Foale
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In full: Not sure whether the mile markers were 100% accurate - certainly didn't match the Garmin in places.
Date of review: September 6, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Sharon Kitcatt
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: much harder than I expected, more like the 'Surrey Slog' but great scenery and brilliant organisation,
Date of review: September 6, 2009
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