Tunbridge Wells Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (672 votes). 2011 race reviewed by: BIGMIKE
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: The best race in the country keeps on getting better
In full: What a brilliant day. As usual awesome organisation, superb scenic, challenging route and brilliant support from spectators and the many Marshalls. Perfect racing weather this year helped. Great to get a medal from Dame Kelly, not to mention the superb t- shirt/ medal / goody bag.
This event really is a reference on how to do it. Love it.
Date of review: February 28, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: AmandaTW
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Another brilliant race
In full: The weather made this perfect race conditions, ran under 1:50 for the first time despite the killer hills. Atmosphere brilliant, loved the bands and support on route, lots of water stops so all in all could not be beaten.
Date of review: February 28, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: LB Snorky
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Superb organization
In full: What a fantastic race, superb organisation and an interesting scenic route. Thanks especially to the 1.50 pacer who I stuck with for the first 9 miles and then managed a PB of just over 1.47.
Thanks to the marshals and other volunteers at the water stations etc., spectators and local residents for making this such an enjoyable event. A big thanks to TW Harriers for a great race.
Date of review: February 28, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: David J Barker
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very well organised event, and great route through the local villages
In full: A fast first half followed by a tough climb and then a flat finish. Surprised to set a new PB! Superb organisation - even better than last year.
Date of review: February 28, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Alison Gaunt
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Loved the sub 1.50 pacers- thank-you!
In full: I had a great race. Despite the hills, I knocked 5 mins off my PB and ran under 1.50 for the first time. Having pacing groups is brilliant and really helped me run the time I did.
Date of review: February 28, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Trevor Foale
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great organisation, great scenary, and a tough hill right in the middle of the race!
Date of review: February 28, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Tim Warren 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very tough in the middle, but fantastic event!
In full: This was my first Tunbridge Wells half marathon. I knew there would be a big hill, but it was tougher than I anticipated. Great course, great marshalls, great organisation - even the weather was perfect. My day was complete, getting my medal put around my neck by Dame Kelly Holmes! Magic!
Date of review: February 28, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Paul German 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Best half Marathon to date
In full: Well the whole day was great. first time for me on this course and yes the hills at 6 to 8 miles made the legs ache a bit but the downhill before hand was great to make up on the time you was going to lose! knocked 5 mins off my pb.
Everything run like clock work and was so well organised, the marshalls were great, nice goody bag and liked the fact that you could try your shirt size on before you was given it. well done to all involved, look forward to doing it again next year and hope to get a sub 1.30 :-)
Date of review: February 28, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: NeverSayNeverAgain
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic race and a great day out
In full: A very big thank you to the marshals and organisers for putting on a terrific race. I can't recommend this highly enough. I even got a new PB by running under 1:30 for the first time! See you next year.
Date of review: February 28, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Hackett
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Should be called Tunbridge Hills.
In full: Good atmosphere and a tough, tough course ! When I got to the top of the hill I wasnt sure whether to run down or stick a flag in the summit. All runners were given a free technical T shirt the rest of the goody bag was decent too.
Date of review: February 28, 2011
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