The PicnicHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (159 votes). 2007 race reviewed by: Gav
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: If you think you've run a hard race then you need to try this.
Date of review: June 24, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: PS66
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Hardest event i've ever done
In full: Great event very tough on the legs, Killer slopes after the rain & those steps make the Grizzly & Beast steps look flat.
Thanks to all the marshals for a great day you did a great job.
Date of review: June 24, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: grecian 2000
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: "Britain's Hardest Marathon" certainly lived up to it's name.
In full: Tougher than expected and I experienced a step-up in difficult from the previous level provided by Three Forts/Beachy Head/South Downs Marathon.
There was little opportunity to get into a rhythm as the ascents and descents appeared with worrying regularity, and we won't mention the Steps!! Is that where Led Zeppelin got the idea for "Stairway to Heaven"?
To the offroad runner, this is the mother of all marathon challenges, and the sheer difficulty was softened by the fantasic scenery, the kind weather (showers and reasonably cool temperature, the great camarderie betwwen the marathon runners (we were in it together) and the half marathoner when they joined the route (encouragement accompanied by startled looks at us nutcases), and the officials ans marshals. A very special day.
One slight concern was the uncertainty caused by some of the direction markers. With tiredness it was quite easy to miss a turn but that can be easily rectified.
Thanks to all.
Date of review: June 23, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Arthur Zammit 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: That was tough
In full: If you are looking for a marathon with a bit of spice, this is the one, there are hills, I mean HILLS, steps and a touch of thunder.Water stations every 2 miles which was great, if im mad, il be back.
Date of review: June 23, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: CaptwonderPants
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A killer of a race.. But so worth it
In full: Excellent race.. .Only problem was my legs at the end. Enjoyed every minute. I wasn;t in the "Under 5 hours" gang but still felt very positive all the way though.
I'd do it again at the drop of a hat and the Glass Orniment was excellent. Well done
Date of review: June 23, 2007
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2005 race reviewed by: Paul Dickens
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very hard, legs absolutley trashed for days
In full: Punishing hills and narrow paths, Great atmosphere amongst runners. One you'll remember for a long time - a seasons highlight
Date of review: July 13, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: go fish
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Great Event, Great Challenge
Date of review: July 11, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Lee Brooker
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Not enough superlatives available. A really great day out with more than enough challenge.
Date of review: July 5, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: BlueTiger
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Be prepared to ache for weeks after
In full: An absolutely awesome race which although unbelievably tough makes you want to come back for more
Date of review: July 4, 2005
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