Great Cumbrian Run Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (322 votes). 2007 race reviewed by: Sarah Booth
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Beautiful race, lovely day out
In full: No one seemed to know what was happening with where to put your bags. Odd start we all were walked to the start line and could see that those in front had already started. At least we had the chips so the time will be right but I didn't get that great sense of everybody starting together. Other than that it really was great, I shouldn't really be complaining.
Date of review: October 14, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Mandie R
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Not as flat as I remembered it!!
In full: Sorry for a bit of a picky review.
Why did we have to go all the way to the Sands centre to collect the numbers/chips - If they couldn't be posted then I'm sure there is a corner of the Sheepmount could have accommodated us. The start was a bit chaotic - we were shouted at to stay right,then stay left for the faster runners - surely the lap of the park could have been left til the end so that the faster runners could have a much clearer run out. Once we got away from the start everything was fine. Great atmosphere,fantastic support and marshalls,quality goody bag.
Date of review: October 14, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: CARSTEN STAEHR
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great Route and I will definitely do it again - Top mark to the organisers
Date of review: October 14, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: *jen
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Second time for me and enjoyed it very much
In full: Start was a bit chaotic but otherwise brilliant race as usual. Disappointed with my time but that was my fault for not being serious about my training!
Date of review: October 14, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: eviledna
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: a beautiful race on a beautiful autumn day
In full: another Great cumbrian run - though yet again the start went sort of belly up. Hadn't even got to the start when was overtaken by the 'runners'. was screamed at to keep right then had to cross in front of these faster people to do the lap around the park. Mmm, surely there is a better way.
Another gripe was the alleged bag storage. Where exactly was this. We were given a slip of paper with a number 10 on an that was it. couldn't find corresponding changing room and ended up leaving bag in a different changing room. luckily I live in the area so I didnt really have much stuff or valuables but it really needs sorted.
Well done to MIke for trying to improve on last year, he obviously takes on board comments that are given.
Aside from these little gripes it really is a wonderful race and it was nice to see so many people doing it and out and about cheering us on.
Next year i'm sure i'll make sure i put the training in. ha ha
Date of review: October 14, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: brian blewitt
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: 2007 my third time in this race positively addictive. great event
Date of review: October 14, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: One Pace Baz
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Lovely race. Start could do with a couple of tweaks though.
Date of review: October 14, 2007
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2006 race reviewed by: Jiggered
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great day out, bring the kids and do the Familly run before hand
Date of review: October 29, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Alex C
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: This was a really nice day out and a good course to run. No attitude and the volunteers helping on the course did a fantastic job.
Date of review: October 27, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Ian Grant
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A very good event
Date of review: October 26, 2006
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