Windsor Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (279 votes). 2010 race reviewed by: Ellie Roberts
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Definitely undulating, but not nearly as bad as some make out! Marshalls were great, only problem was people stopping mid-path to walk in the first 2 miles.....
Date of review: October 6, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: David Berkley
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Friendly Army cadet Marshalls, lots of water stations, good run up to the finish
Date of review: October 3, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: ThomasF
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A nice traffic free route with great scenary
In full: better conditions this year than last year and took 5 1/2 minutes of last years time and just missed a PB. Agree with others about the cups of water, however took a camelbak and didn't need to pick up anything on route.
Date of review: October 2, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Snow_Badger
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Scenic, playful, great crowd - crap goodies
In full: I simply love this race. Probably because it's on my local route, it's where I train.
I've run in the Great Park for years and I never get bored of it, the trees, the statues, the deer, the castle etc. It's definitely scenic.
POSITIVES: It's a mixed route, enough to keep you looking about, plenty to see and a few hills thrown in.
Don't be fooled by the reviews here, there are hills yes, but they're not serious, believe me they could be worse! I'd say they're playful, they're just in the right places to keep you challenged.
The support is amazing especially as you have to walk a fair way to get to most parts of the park, and the final mile particularly is incredible, such a boost.
NEGATIVES: I don't understand why the route doesn't take in some trails? It's tarmac all the way and it really doesn't need to be.
Why the cups of water? Please give out bottles! I either have to stop or just get wet and not take on enough water. Next year I'll take a Camal Back with me.
The goodie bag is a joke. Well, it's non-existent! Lucozade, Water, Mars Bar and a medal. given the price - this is LAME!! Sort it out Run Windsor!
Date of review: October 2, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Lars Edwards
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: October 1, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Steve Kellett 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: An excellent large field event
In full: Where people think this course is hilly I'll never know. It had mild undulations, which kept the run interesting.
The scenery was superb, and a real pleasure to run through the Great Park, and see the sights. The marshalling was first class and a credit to the event.
Its a busy event, but aren't all races with 5000 runners ?.
You can't expect not to have to queue, whether it be to get out of the car park, or for the loo, in which they had plenty of loo's. If you want to see proper queues, do the Great North Run !.
After the race you got what you needed, something to drink, and some chocolate and a momento of the occasion. The entry is steep, but money goes to support charities, so thats not an issue.
Overall a very enjoyable race to compete in.
Date of review: October 1, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Shellbo
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: One of the best races in the calendar, but ......
In full: This race is gloriously scenic in a superb location. The scenery is amazing and the support all round the course is really inspiring.
The hills are tough enough to deal with the ones who don't do enough training, but not too hard for those who get their training done. The Marshalls and drinks volunteers were excellent as usual (this is my 4th Windsor Half), so thanks for their help. Nice medal too.
Now, to the negatives. Car park is always a disaster (see my previous reviews), so recommend parking in town and walking the mile to the start-line. The lack of a goody-bag is bad, in particular for one of the most expensive races on the calendar. The bottle of water is a given, so apart from the good medal all you get is a FUN-SIZED Mars Bar - little bit rubbish to be honest.
VERDICT: Great race overall, just sort out the parking and spend some of the vast profit they make on a decent goody-bag and they'll have cracked it.
Recommended race.
Date of review: October 1, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Brian Smith 14
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent marshals, scenic route, friendly race, poor toilets, rubbish goody bag and lots of ups and downs.
Date of review: September 30, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Sarah Clements 4
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Scenery - Gorgeous...Car Park - Hideous
In full: This was my first Half Marathon and, living on the South Cost near the beach, I don't really 'do' hills. Iknew the course was undulating so I made sure I did a bit of hill training and, my goodness, was I glad I did!
I either seemed to be travelling uphill or back down the other side!
That said, the Great Park is absolutely beautiful and the support was good. My fellow runners were friendly and encouraging and I would do this race again.
Maybe. If they sort the car parking out! 90 minutes to leave was not ideal.
Date of review: September 29, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: LJM
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised and a good route.
Date of review: September 29, 2010
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