Ufdance Runners' Quest Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (199 votes). 2005 race reviewed by: Matt Hunt
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Flat, Fun, Friendly.
In full: Well done MBrace, cool event
Good at they do and with a smile or two, way to go. Wots not to like?
Date of review: August 21, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: sub ninety
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: One of the few half marathons which can make you think that "run" rhymes with "fun"!
In full: This is just an excellent race. The course is almost completely flat, and would be a surefire PB race if it wasn't for the fact that it is slightly longer than a true 1/2. The setting is glorious - a large expanse of green surrounded by a canal. The local council have done their best to spoil things by swamping (marshing?) it with football pitches, stinging nettles, sink housing and possibly the world's ugliest factory - what's the matter with these people?! - but on a sunny day it is still beautiful even on the 6th lap! The organisation has a true calypso flavour, upbeat and enthusiastic, and the goodie bag at the end has to be one of the best around - cakes, bagels and fruit. Nice small field means no congestion even on the narrow tracks and everyone is very supportive. Don't usually bother with saturday races but this one is a must.
Date of review: August 20, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: too slow
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Well organised and friendly
In full: Good for beginners however course could be dangerous on a wet day
Date of review: August 20, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: RFJ
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: The marshalls have a running list and call out encouragement every lap. Very warm and friendly with a small field.
Date of review: August 20, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Twisted
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Nice race, small field, and very well marshalled, nice touch that the marshalls all had race lists so encouraged runners by name
Date of review: August 20, 2005
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2004 race reviewed by: grecian 2000
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent race around Hackney Marshes over 6 lap format offering a flat course with good PB opportunity!
In full: A race catering for all standards of runners, brilliant marshalled (the 6 lap format puts you on first name terms with all the marshalls), 2 water stops per lap (can be v.hot this time of year), over a flat course (grass and park tracks). A field of 120 makes this a very personable and memorable event! Will be back for the 5th time this year!
Date of review: March 3, 2005
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2004 race reviewed by: RFJ
| | 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: Good weather, Good distance, Good organisation, Good friendship, Fantastic marshalls that make the day even better even on the 6th lap, excellent.
Date of review: September 2, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: Verka Stewart
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: The organisers were extremely friendly and motivating, great just chilling on the grass at the end chatting with everyone involved.
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by:
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Really friendly marshalls, enthusiastic organisers, and fantastic cameraderie amongst runners. One of my favourite experiences this year.
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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