Downton Half Marathon Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (122 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Louis Clark
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good race, despite the weather!
In full: I was on for a 1:26 but turned my ankle on a downhill at about half way so jogged the rest for a 1.40. Didn't diminish my positive feelings, this is a great race in lovely setting.
Date of review: November 30, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Bruce McDonald 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My half marathon cherry gone.....
In full: This will always hold a special place for me as was my first half (1hr 46), thoroughly enjoyed although was hillier than expected. Amazing scenery, brilliant marshalls and general organisation, medal, yay, but nowt else....? Shocking weather added to the fun, see you next year!!
Date of review: November 30, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Running Bench
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great - not as cold as last year, but a good race!
In full: Thanks to all!
Date of review: November 30, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: peter mcloskey
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: great run- great scenery
In full: fantastic country lane half marathon-accompanied at about 8 miles by cattle and new forest ponies
Date of review: November 30, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Shellbo
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Cold, Wet, Windy but lovely course with plenty of challenging hills.
In full: Bless the Marshalls for standing around in the cold. I'd rather be running, even in those conditions :-)
Very well organised and a clearly marked course. Great location and the scenery in the New Forest was a definite highlight.
My first time in this race, but I'll be back next year with some other victims/friends !!
If you liked this run, try the Marlow Half.
Date of review: November 30, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: roger price 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Very well organised, enjoyable and challenging half matathon
In full: Easy parking, well organised and marshalled. Undulating and interesting course coupled with poor weather made this a challenging half. Very social group of runners on the day. Well done to the marshalls and the canteen ladies, loved the hot drink and bun.
Date of review: November 30, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: pjb33
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great race, I found it challenging though.
In full: Great race and scenery. Shame about the weather, it took me an hour for me to get the use of my hands back. But it was all fun. The marshalls deserve a pat on the back. I thought I was mad for running it, but standing there for hours takes something special.
Date of review: November 30, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: mi0805runner
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Nice day....for ducks!
In full: First time of entering and wasn't disappointed even by the 10minute long cloud burst at 8 miles. Echo everything thats been said. And a BIG BIG thankyou to all the marshalls - I attempted to thank each and every one as I went around as I hope you all did considering the weather. To stand out there in that weather, they deserve a medal too...or even a stiff scotch!
Date of review: November 29, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Julia Park 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Wet, windy and some hills! But a warm welcome, good atmosphere and friendly marshals
In full: Did this in the wind and rain last year and back again for more. Wet at the start and then half way round, plenty of playful hills on route but this is a fantastic part of the country to come running. Smooth organisation, smiling friendly marshals all the way round and good company. Nice atmosphere. I'll be back again.
Date of review: November 29, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Tom20
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great course with some nice views of the new forest, undulating but the downs make up for the ups. Horrendous weather but will definately make this race memorable, thanks to all the marshalls!
Date of review: November 29, 2009
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