Great Cumbrian Run Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (322 votes). 2006 race reviewed by: DJ Bean
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: very well organised - great autumn race
In full: fast, flat(ish) course only prob was an iffy start line - worth a look for next year
Date of review: October 22, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Millster
| | 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: This event just gets better and better.
Date of review: October 22, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: son of rocky
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: excellant race
Date of review: October 20, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: andrew allen
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great race looking forward to next year
Date of review: October 19, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: gasmeter53
| | 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: only 1 problem where was the start line
Date of review: October 18, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: hillracer
| | 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: Well organised, friendly and great value. Great race for all standards.
In full: Very slick and well organised race. Well done to all involved. In common with many others the only down point was the start, an overhead banner would let runners know where and when they crossed the line and would perhaps let some of the slower runners realise that they were too near the 'sharp end' at the start.
Date of review: October 17, 2006
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2006 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 | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: thought the start could have been explained better.my self and a few others didnt even know the race had begun so i didnt get to set my watch, thats my only gripe
Date of review: October 17, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: gary jones 17
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very good event
In full: Really well organized and great atmosphere beat pb by 4 minutes certain pb course
Date of review: October 17, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: SMILER1
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: An interesting rolling start! Despite the numbers not too much barging. Well organised event.
Date of review: October 17, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: roobydooby
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Sack the GNR and do this instead!
In full: Having completed my first half marathon 2 weeks ago, (Great North Run) I have to say that this race was 10 times better - good atmosphere but not too stressful or crowded, good facilities, lovely route apart from main road bit, excellent water stations etc etc.
My only gripe is that there was not any info about baggage areas, changing facilities, water stations etc beforehand and so did not know what to bring along to the venue itself - ended up leaving my warm up t-shirt and drink bottle near the start but found it again at he end - us Cumbrians are so trustworthy! Sack the GNR and do this instead!
Date of review: October 17, 2006
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