mbna Chester Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (442 votes). 2011 race reviewed by: Steve Farnell
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great first marathon with lots of support and a great atmosphere
Date of review: October 14, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Rachel Griffith
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great day, lovely people, very well organised
In full: I ran London earlier in the year, had much more fun running Chester. Very friendly, great course, great support, organisation brilliant. Will definitely do it again next year. Well done and thanks to all the volunteers.
Date of review: October 14, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Gareth Edwards 15
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well-organised without being regimented, incredible support all the way around
Date of review: October 14, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Nicola Bettis
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A fantastic race, very well organised and excellent support throughout. Would recommend this to anyone considering running a marathon!
Date of review: October 14, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Clare Parry 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Brilliant support & organisation from the moment the race entry was submitted. Really enjoyed the day.
In full: Chester marathon was just a really enjoyable day out, only my second marathon and a 10 year break since the first which was London. This was so different and has certainly reignited the running bug. Enjoyable and scenic course with great support along the route and particulary from marshalls, drinks teams & cadets in the last 6 miles. Brilliantly organised. A PB but wondering if I can run it faster now!! Thanks to the whole organising team.
Date of review: October 14, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: goingabitgrey
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A well organised race
In full: This was my first marathon, and I don't think I could have chosen a better race, the support around the course was fantastic having your name on your number really helped. The water stations were superb they even had Levi's handing out water out at one stage.
Date of review: October 14, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Gary Such
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: excellent race, well done Chester.
In full: This was my second Chester marathon. Thought last years was good but this years was phenomenal!. Big thanks to everyone involved with this event. Back next year for more of the same I hope.
Date of review: October 14, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: carrot top
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: great addition to the mara calendar
In full: i wasn't intending to do this race but, after watching it last year and going to their free talk with andi jones. I was so impressed i decided to add this in, and i wasn't dissappointed. this race had excellent orginaization (the drinks stations were top draw). while i wouldn't target this race as their are other monster mara's its up against at that time year. it is one, i'll try and fit when i can.
personally wouldn't call this a pb cource. its definatly undulateing with a coupls of short challanging hills, do-able but will take a toll. while you can achieve PB's on this cource, on the same day, i'd run faster on a few other cources i know.
warm and welcoming race, with excellent organisation, a great addition to the calendar. p.s. love the long sleave tec shirt.
Date of review: October 13, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Shaffer
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great Race, Brilliant Support/Crowds! I'm defo here again next year.
Date of review: October 13, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: H1
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A brilliant race, I prefered this to London Marathon. Undulating rather than flat, with a bit of grss as you run in/out of the race course. Good support along the course. Nice goody bag. PB potential. Would recommend. Well done Chester Marathon.
Date of review: October 13, 2011
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