Persimmon Homes Malmesbury Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (13 votes). | 11 to 13 of 13 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
2012 race reviewed by: Run Fat Boy
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Mostly excellent course and good value
In full: A really decent race. Good course, undulating in places but nothing too harsh. Rubbish weather of course meaning getting soaked and a bit cold, but well used to that now. Really good value with a decent medal and technical T shirt. Cheerful stewards. Only downers were the car park being over a mile from the start and car dodging being needed in some parts of the course. Otherwise a really good race some of the more established races could learn from. Hopefully do it again next year.
Date of review: September 23, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Justin Haines
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great value for money and well-organised.
In full: I thought that it was a great event today. Awful weather and a long walk from the designated car park were the only negatives and you can't blame anyone for the former. Apart from one bit of rough road it was nice run and was very well marshalled.
Everything was very smooth from my perspective and there were some nice touches. Being given bits of chocolate flapjack enroute was nice, as was having names called out at the finish. However for me the best thing was the excellent value for money. £18 and you got a fantastic medal, comparable with any major race, plus a free t-shirt. I did the Melksham 10 for a few pounds less the week before and you got zero.
I'll be back. Well done to the organisers.
Date of review: September 23, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: 50ft jesus
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A cracking race, thoroughly enjoyed it.
In full: A great race, obviously the rain put some people off from standing on the side and cheering everyone on, but you can't blame DB Max for that.
I got a PB so I think this race is brill!
Like some other runners I chose this race as Chippenham didn't have their half marathon this year so hopefully Malmesbury and Chippenham will have their races in 2013 on different weekends and I can do both.
Only thing I didn't like was last bit of the race off the High Street and into the park, it should solely be for runners and not pedestrians as well (most moved out of the way).
Was also hoping for some information on buying a Persimmon home in the goody bag :)
Date of review: September 23, 2012
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