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Stroud Half Marathon

Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (28 votes).

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2011 race reviewed by: Katie Pinnington
Overall score
 
60%
Would you do it again?
 
No
 
Details:
Scenery
 
40%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Boring course, but fantastic organsiation.
In full: I was told that this was a PB couse so was surprised to find so many hills, albeit small ones! The stretch of route round the business park was very depressing... Can't fault the organisation, marshalls and support though.
Date of review: October 30, 2011

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2011 race reviewed by: LetMeOutThere
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
100%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Good event, solid all round with great organisation and marshalling
In full: I've run this one several times now along with many others and it's just the close proximity of the traffic in parts that prevents this from scoring much higher. The Stonehouse to Standish loop is the highlight and there were again excellent marshalls and organisation. Much improved Tee this year too and a happy atmosphere from all I could see. I'll be back again.
Date of review: October 25, 2011

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2011 race reviewed by: Fart in Daps
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
100%
Beginner-friendliness
 
100%

In short: Well organised,no frills!
In full: Not a run if you like your scenery but a good allround race. I can understand how this is a PB course but the wind in the second half took the edge off a bit.
Thanks to all the marshalls, friendly and helpful and the local support was great. Ta
Date of review: October 25, 2011

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2011 race reviewed by: Lemmy
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
100%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
100%
Beginner-friendliness
 
100%

In short: Excellent Race, got a PB
In full: A nice, quick, busy race, couldn't believe how packed it was, very busy up to the business park (9miles), then spread out from there. Ticks all the boxes, excellent atmosphere and friendly people on the course and spectating and nice t-shirt & medal. Thanks Stroud.
Date of review: October 25, 2011

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2011 race reviewed by: badger123
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Maybe
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

Date of review: October 24, 2011

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2011 race reviewed by: Perry Cummins
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
100%
Beginner-friendliness
 
100%

In short: Friendly race well organised
In full: Busy race fantastic support on the way round plenty of good marshalling
That hill at the end was a bit tough but got just under 2 hours a PB so am very happy
Date of review: October 24, 2011

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2011 race reviewed by: ratboy 6
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Well organised race with PB potential
In full: Love this race always seems to have some of my best halfs in straoud. The organisation is superb for a club organised race, a few larger city runs could take notes from stroud. Yeah the scenery isnt always the best but the support along the course and the friendly feeling during the race makes up for that. Marshalls ae excellent.
The wind this year was a bit of a killer coming back in to the finish but that just makes things more interesting. Im happy as I have got this years PB. Deffo a fast course, the wind on your back for the firs half helped with this mind. Overall a good very good event and one to recommend
Date of review: October 24, 2011

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2011 race reviewed by: John Edmund Cooper
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: Varied scenery and well-supported
In full: My fourth time running this well-organised race; just the right size to be both a spectacle and a friendly local event. Not a beautiful course and hemmed in by traffic at several points.Hard work against the headwind this year.
Date of review: October 24, 2011

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2011 race reviewed by: Gertrud Porter
Overall score
 
60%
Would you do it again?
 
Maybe
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Excellent organisation
In full: I thought the route was a little dull. Considerining the beautiful countryside it is a bit sad that the run didn't go through some of that. The orgasation was fantastic and the marshals and spectators great. I don't think it qualifies as a flat course, undulating would be a more appropriate description. Pitty about the strong win, but I managed to find big men to run behind using them as wind breakers
Date of review: October 23, 2011

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2011 race reviewed by: woody 40
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
100%

In short: great organisation, good coarse and great support.
In full: a really enjoyable coarse, excellent support and marshalls, nice medal and t-shirt, could have done with 4 water stops, as the october weather is still unseasonal, overall really enjoyed the race,
Date of review: October 23, 2011

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