Quintiles Bracknell Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (260 votes). 2007 race reviewed by: Stuart Lockyer
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good, pity about the injury
Date of review: June 20, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Schnorbert
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hilly in parts, but well-run and good atmosphere ...
In full: ... managed a PB, which always makes for fond memories.
Date of review: May 23, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: BikeMan
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fast, friendly and (mostly) flat
In full: The run was well organised with plenty of marshalls and water / sponge stations. Quite a fast route as it is mostly paths or pavements throughout and the inclines are not too steep. Did anyone count how many underpasses we went through ? I lost count ...
The only disappointment was the lack of scenery - mostly urban landscapes. Maybe next year we could take a detour through Swinley Forest ? Or even Windsor park ? That would turn a respectable race into a super one.
Date of review: May 12, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: ChrisD(duffers)
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My firts half in over 20 some years, and looked for a 140'ish run and was worn out by 9 with the long tedious climb,7-8)finished in 1:47 my PB for 2 decades !
Date of review: May 11, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Simon Atkin
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised race, fun to run
In full: The marshalling on this race was some of the best I have seen. Well done to the organisers. The course is flat or slightly down-hill for the first half, then there are a couple of hills that go on for nearly a mile each. They're not steep, but sap the moral and energy.
There are a lot of underpasses on route, and the constant change of gradient and pace made it quite tiring on the legs. On target for a PB by halfway, but the hills took too much out of me and I missed it by 1 minute.
Nice goody bag with a mdeal AND a T-shirt and Lucozade.
Overall I enjoyed the race, and will probably be back next year.
Date of review: May 11, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: hook andy
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good start/finish. Long climb miles 7-8 in the sun wore me out!
In full: Great to be able to park a minutes walk from the start. 10 toilets for 1000 people did cause long queues from over an hour before the start. The first half of the race - along the cycle paths was great. Then the climb at around 7-8 miles took a lot out of me, making the underpasses at the end of the race hard work! Despite the heat I was on PB pace at 7 miles, ended up missing it by a few minutes and finishing in 1:53.
Date of review: May 5, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Alex Sweeney
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Fast course, excellent marshalls, and a lovely start / finish venue
Date of review: May 4, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Megan Toerien
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A very enjoyable route, good crowd support and well organised.
Date of review: May 4, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Jason Walker
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: First time at bracknell and will certainly consider it next year
In full: Marshalled really well and drinks and sponges very welcoming on a warm day. Very undulating and challenging in places but can't complain with a 1hr 36 min PB. Would recommend this race.
Date of review: May 2, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Roberto Dina 2
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: a pleasant, well organized race in a varied setting
Date of review: May 2, 2007
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