Quintiles Bracknell Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (260 votes). 2013 race reviewed by: Muttley
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent race, as always
In full: Done this one many times and it's always an excellent show. Smooth organization, great start and finish venue, varied course, plenty of water stops etc etc. Can't fault it. Will be back next year.
Date of review: April 28, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: David Masters 6
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A very well organised race, which is good value for money and friendly too
In full: The organization was great, nothing seemed to have been missed and the goodie bags and mementos were good too. The only thing that needs a slight rethink is the water stations you don't need two at 1.5 and 2.3 miles and then a gap between 5 & 7.5 where there is arguably the most challenging part of the course.
Date of review: April 28, 2013
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2012 race reviewed by: Bruce Duffett
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: thank you
Date of review: May 1, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Dave Allen 5
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Cracking race even in THAT rain!
In full: Even in terribleconditions, the rce was excellently organised, especially having to change the finish at the last minute. The support was awesome, it really keeps you going, especially through 6 - 9 miles where it is tough. My home race and one I will definately do again. Welldone!
Date of review: April 30, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Funky Chicken
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good organisation and marshaling - just a real shame about the awful weather!
In full: Despite the weather, a more enjoyable race than my one previous HM. Getting the pacing right meant I didn't struggle so much with the hills and head-winds, the mud and the puddles, though they were certainly plentiful. The underpasses got to be a bit of a killer towards the end of the race and the last bit felt like the toughest slog despite being my fastest mile. A cracking job by the organisers though, and nice to get both a medal and a t-shirt for completing it.
Date of review: April 30, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Jackie Sturt
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Challenging but very rewarding.
Date of review: April 29, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Sprint for the line
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: My 3rd Time - Home race
In full: Well organised and run in quite horrid conditions, no grumbles, and a medal and a T shirt - Will return next year - Mike from Bracknell Forest Runners
Date of review: April 29, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Lisa Lai
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great organised run
In full: Pros
- really well organised,
- marshalls were awesome, stood in the miserable weather cheering runners on.
- small enough event so you don't spend ages to cross the start line
- plenty of parking
- lots of drinking stations (and sponges - but we didn't need these in the hideous weather!)
- plenty of loos
Cons
- lack of mile markers, unless it was me but I only starting seeing them at mile 5 onwards
- T-shirts were being handed out quite far away from the finish line so I think a lot of people would have missed these
- Loos were in a soggy field= wet feet and I'd not started the race!
All in all a good race
Date of review: April 29, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: sarah brown 9
| | 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: Weather was awful but loved every minute
In full: As usual Bracknell was friendly and well organised, felt really sorry for the the organisers after all the hard work they put in but the weather still did not quite spoil it. Marshalls are amazing as ever as well as the scouts with their wet sponges - not sure they were really necessary this year :-)Will be back next year
Date of review: April 29, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: fleetclaire
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: J
Date of review: April 29, 2012
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