Great Cumbrian Run Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (322 votes). 2011 race reviewed by: Graham Denney
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Brilliant event, and superb organisation. My joint favourite event of the year with Helsby 4 villages in January
In full: Yet again another brilliant GCR and I managed to get a great time for me of 1:59:44. I love this event, great start at the Castle, amazing countryside, superb support through the villages and a grandstand finish.....Awesome event. My 4th time and I will be back next year for sure.
GCR organisers and marshals .... Take a bow you deserve it
Date of review: October 3, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Blackcat5573
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Quite hilly but the scenery makes up for it!
Date of review: October 3, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Haven Exile
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: October 3, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Simon Kirby 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In full: Travelled up from Sheffield for this race. Not too many runners and managed to get into a good rhythm. My GPRS reckoned we covered 22.6km, which added about 7.5 mins onto my actual finish time of 1h53. Am I the only one who thought this was a long 13.1 miles? Lovely people in Carlisle and pleasant scenery throughout race. Thanks to 1178 for her company and pace setting.
Date of review: October 2, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: DWG
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: my local race, fantastic once again, superb marshalls, great support in the villages.great stadium finish. even the local bobbies had a smile.thanks to all see you next year.
Date of review: October 2, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: mrssmmf
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hillier than I expected but lots of doen hill and flat to finish the final few miles so easier when it mattered!
Date of review: October 2, 2011
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2010 race reviewed by: fat-arze
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: my home race
In full: cumbrian run is a good half, about 400 feet of climb overall so average undulating half. most of climb is within the first 3.5 miles then mostly flat from there on in - except 1 small hill at around 11.5 miles. good t-shirt and medal to finish, good crowd support. start slightly congested - but after 400 yards course opens up so its easy to overtake if u need 2. worth the congested start to run through the castle gates. entries now open for 2011, i'm in, cant wait for 2nd october 2011
Date of review: July 2, 2011
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2010 race reviewed by: WF71
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My first race of any kind but will definitely do it again Want to beat my time next year.
Date of review: January 2, 2011
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2010 race reviewed by: Tony Lopez
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My first event and really enjoyed it, good way to see the city, start could have been better thought exit from castle was awkward, def do it again though
Date of review: October 17, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: nicola carruthers
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: so much better than last year,the weather was much kinder and a lot more support on route.the castle makes a lovely backdrop for the start and it was much better having runners only in the castle grounds.
Date of review: October 13, 2010
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