Snowdonia MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (450 votes). | 11 to 20 of 37 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 |
2011 race reviewed by: ffRAN
 | | 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: This is the best race ever - what a challenge and what a superb feeling of accomplishment wen you get to the end.h
Date of review: November 5, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: LouT
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Truly unique marathon experience...
In full: Conditions horrific - could barely see the 'outstanding scenery' or stand up straight at some points of the climbs as the wind pushed you sideways and backwards - HOWEVER this is one of the most exciting and unique races I have ever done. Exceptional friendly banter with other runners en route, outstanding support from locals and generally embracing the madness of this challenging course. If you ensure to do hill specific training it will pay off and ensure a race to remember for life!
Date of review: November 3, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Paul Leney
| | 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: Prob the Best Race in UK...an experience of a lifetime!!
In full: I knew there would be some inclines but damn!..the wind and rain really did add to the hardness of this course..but made it even more of a challenge...very proud of myself to have completed this run and everyone else who does this one...26.2 Miles over Snowdonia makes you realise what you can do as a person..and more!...thoroughly recommended...
Date of review: November 3, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Sara King 3
| | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: hardcore in hardcore rain,wind and scenery!!
In full: Childbirth was less painful!!nt sure wud do either again...oh go on then!!
Date of review: November 3, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Owen Griffin
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic race, a few hills...
Date of review: November 3, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: TurboTibbetts
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A fantastic event in a fantastic place.
In full: My first ever marathon, the weather was lousy but somehow made the event better.
Date of review: November 3, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Colin Duncan 6
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% |
In short: Awesome to a newbie
In full: My first ever marathon at the age of 74 and what a start. Atrocious weather which got progressively worse. On the course for 6 hours 18 mins but the marshalls were still there. Fantastic support from both the marshalls, St John and locals. I was frightened by the shear size and length of the first of two hills. Need not to have worried. Most friendly atmosphere and what a challenge for my first marathon. Well done to all. (No 429)
Date of review: November 3, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Janet Evans 4
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Challenging hills,challenging weather but great scenery even when wet and wild
Date of review: November 2, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Hills of Death (HOD)
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hilly, Wet, Windy and only for the insane. Not for the flat tarmac lovers ;-). A real challenge and good 'day' out
In full: Great race to challenge yourself and make you realise anything else is a bit easy compared to this. Nice senery to look at as you struggle round really test your metal. Great support, TV cameras, Zipvit products nice finish it's a must do once in your life race.
Date of review: November 2, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: The Shambling Wreck
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: My favourite race of the year.
In full: Thouroughly enjoyed the race and though I was very slightly slower than last year, did much better than I was expecting. Weather was horrendous (not as bad as 2008) but that just adds to the challenge. As in previous years organisation was excellent and marshalls, spectators and fellow runners all very friendly. This was my fourth time and will be back next year.
Date of review: November 1, 2011
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