mbna Chester Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (442 votes). 2011 race reviewed by: Tim Hulse 2
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Superb event well run and ideal for beginners and elites
In full: Great pre race newsletters and training runs
Excellent venue and facilities
Mostly flat course
The best water/Iso stations I've ever seen
Excellent Grandstand finish at the Racecourse
Date of review: October 19, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: The Henwoire
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Excellent race, brilliant route
Date of review: October 19, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Tryphena Bolton
| | 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: A fantastic first time marathon!
In full: Great scenery and support through the villages. Other runners were really friendly.
Date of review: October 18, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Gozo
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great organisation and good race
Date of review: October 18, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Alison Taylor 24
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well done Chester! Will be back next year
In full: Flat and fast, just like the blurb said. Great PB potential and well organised.
Date of review: October 18, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Daniel Farrelly
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great organisation, lovely route and so so friendly!
Date of review: October 18, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: lornah
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic first marathon!
In full: I only intend to do one marathon, and I'm glad I chose Chester for it. The course was scenic and the support was excellent which was very uplifting. And it was brilliant to finish at the grandstand and hear my name over the loud tannoy!
Thanks to the organisers and the wonderful volunteers and supporters.
The only reason I wouldn't do it again is that I won't be doing any more marathons!
Date of review: October 17, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Mary Tavener 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent organisation. Great finish. Super support in the different villages. Not pan -flat but good course
Date of review: October 17, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Sarah Turner 15
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: AWSOME!
In full: This was my first Marathon and WONT be my last. Organisation was fab, Support excellent, Drink Stations were brill. The Marshalls were excellent very supportive and locals were out giving us tired runners full support. Hearing our names being cheered following by positive comments made me emotional at some points and vowing to return for more! Towards the end was just great! entering the racecourse heading towards the grandstand gave me the sence of "being special" "This is my time" And boy that was a great feeling. Great Medal, Great Tech long sleave T and great goody bag! Thanks MBNA, Marshalls and locals for a fantastic Day. A day I will never forget!
Date of review: October 17, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Matthew Norton 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Was my first marathon and I really enjoyed it. The night after I vowed never to do another but now I would love to do it again. (But with more training!! :) )
Date of review: October 17, 2011
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