Bristol Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (888 votes). 2007 race reviewed by: Len Baggs 2
 | | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 20% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Start could be organised better
In full: It was some miles before the race opened up to allow me to start running
Date of review: September 19, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: James Marshall 7
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race!
In full: This race has pb written all over it. What goes up must come down, and I honestly didn't notice the incline between miles 2 - 5 until I had the pleasure of running back towards the town between 5 & 8.
The final loop in the town was very nice as was the support. There were a few inclines but they were quite short and steep and not too long or drawn out.
All in all I thoroughly enjoyed it, I will be back next year to try another pb!
Date of review: September 17, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Denz
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great Course
In full: Not sure what all the fuss is about the cobbles, i thought it made the course more interesting. No problem with placing at the start. Really enjoyed the event with no problems at all. I travel the country doing all the major half marathons and this ranks high on the list for me. Not too bothered about the T-shirt as they tend to go to the back of the cupboard anyway. Like all the other races it could be cheaper but it's a sign of the times with these events being ever popular.
Date of review: September 17, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: KEVIN Bartlett
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great Race but wait for T-shirt 8-10 weeks and only a tin of soup in goody bag!!
Date of review: September 14, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Peter Edwards 17
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good course let down by poor organisation and ridiculous goody bag
Date of review: September 14, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Andrew Jones 24
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A great day
In full: My local race and one i always enjoy. The run along the portway is hard but its worthwhile when you get back to the fantastic crowd support. A well organised race given the huge numbers - a mars bar/banana would be better at the finish but there was loads of power drink avaialable. Cobbles? - I ran in the gutter which was flat and even!
Date of review: September 14, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: John Freir
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Cobbles definitely a problem. Spectator support very good. Goody bag could be better.d
Date of review: September 14, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: neil webber
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: 100% better than last year but why soup!
Date of review: September 14, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: David Dutton 3
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good race but cobbles hurt after 11 miles
Date of review: September 14, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Matthew Davidge
| | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: poor surface
In full: Too many cobbles, not a great place to look at.
Date of review: September 13, 2007
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