Great Cumbrian Run Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (322 votes). 2007 race reviewed by: Martyn Capstick
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great fun and a PB - what more could you ask.
In full: My first time at Carlisle but no problems with any aspect of the race for me. Parking before the race was no problem. Collection of race numbers went smoothly. Followed the crowd to the start, as I didn't know the way. There were plenty of toilets, but they were dotted around the site so took a bit of finding.
The race itself was very enjoyable and I liked the out and back route.
See you next year.
Date of review: October 16, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: paul -wilson
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: great race well organised friendly atmosphere
Date of review: October 16, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Miss R.
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Gorgeous scenery, plenty of support, very well organised
Date of review: October 16, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Chris Lockley
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: As friendly as ever and sunny third year in a row!!!
In full: Great run if a bit crowded at the start, but apparently they're going to change the course (again) for next year. PS if anyone is feeling generous I'm running the Snowdonia for Cancer Research on the 27th Oct www.justgiving.com/chrislockley.
Date of review: October 16, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Mark Hattersley
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Interesting fast course
In full: Find the start time of 12 o'clock a little late in the day - when do you eat! Start was confusing as could see runners 300 yards ahead and I hadn't started yet. One gent said to me that there goes his chances of crossing the line first. Once away from start - great run over varied surfaces. It was good to get to the park and go straight to the stadium rather than running around the outside of it as in previuos years. Overall a very friendly atmoshere. My wife enjoys watching this one much more than the bigger events.
Date of review: October 15, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: JeremyE
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A pretty fair race.
In full: Quite a fair run. Out and back course which is 60% rural, 15% round town, and the remainder next to busy roads. It would have been nicer if more of the road had been closed to traffic. Plenty of water on the course. I've done it twice now, and got a PB both times. So certainly worth considering. Be careful though if you are looking for a quick start as it is quitre crowded for the first mile or two.
Very fair organisation, and the tartan track feels like carpet at the finish.
Date of review: October 15, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Den328
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My 1st race and really enjoyed it. Definitely be back next year.
Date of review: October 15, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Hunniglen
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Start was a joke, I had to stop and ask a marshall which way to go. Traffic control poor.
Date of review: October 15, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Ric Jaques
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% |
In short: Friendly, well run race through lovely, scenic Cumbria - nice glass ornament !
Date of review: October 15, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Geococcyx Californiana (lesser spotted road runner)
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very good well organised only minor gripe was the mildly chaotic start.
Date of review: October 15, 2007
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