Great Bentley Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (261 votes). 2011 race reviewed by: Jonathan Abel
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great race despite the strong wins, will definitely be back to do it again!
In full: Scenic route through the country roads around Great Bentley. Very little gradient, although strong winds made getting a really strong time difficult. Definite PB potential though. Very enthusiastic marshalls and the race seemed to fly by. A couple of (small) suggestions for next year - ordering the baggage by race number as there was quite a queue for bags at the end and also confirming early on that mp3 players are banned (happy with this rule, but would have preferred knowing more than 5 minutes before the start!)
Date of review: February 6, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Sarah Burns
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great orgainisation, great support, great race. It tops paddock wood.
Date of review: February 6, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: TL73
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: PB acheived in this superb race.
In full: I entered this race months ago (November i think) as I know it fills up quick. A number of friends had recommended it and this was confirmed when Runners World added it to their list of best races for 2011. I wasn't disappointed. Whilst a PB was achieved I had anticipated a sub 1:30 finish time but this was put paid to by the high winds (my excuse anyway!). All in all a superb race, well organised, big competitive field and plenty of PB potential (despite the conditions!)
Date of review: February 6, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: shawn leek
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: was a fantastic run very fast course but unfortuntly today there was very strong headwinds which made PBs very hard to come bye! but a great run will do it again for sure ! well done bentley
Date of review: February 6, 2011
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2010 race reviewed by: Andy dray 2
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Great PB potential
In full: Enjoyed the race.Flat & fast. Just time to pour one cup of water over my head.
Managed a PB of 32:35.
Date of review: July 12, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Professor Yaffle
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Consistently well organised, with a great course. Thanks marshals
Date of review: February 28, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Will Pryke
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great Race - Another well run event
In full: I just wanted to say "well done" to the organisers. A well run event with good support from the locals.
A goody bag, medal and a bananna to boot.
A cold day so the cup of tea afterwards was a nice touch.
And a PB for me !
Date of review: February 16, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Hopper
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Always a great starting race for the year
In full: Even better this year, it might have been cold but at least the wind stayed away. The organisation and support was great with water bottles and great prizes as a bonus. I always bring new runners getting ready for London and will continue to do so. Thanks to everyone involved.
Date of review: February 14, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: slowfish
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great race!
In full: Well organised, lots of marshalls, great goody bag, medal and t-shirt too!
Got a PB so really chuffed!
Date of review: February 11, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Stander
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In full: My first half marathon ever. All fine, but I didn't even know there were T-shirts until I read the other reviews, so I missed out on one of those. Definitely need to signpost those better.
Date of review: February 11, 2010
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