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Marlow Half Marathon   Enter this event online.

Here's how RW members rated this race (427 votes).

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2010 race reviewed by: Newtez2 Fearn
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
40%
Atmosphere
 
100%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
100%

In short: I LOVE THIS RACE!
In full: I have to say that this is by far the best HM i do all year!
You cant compare it to other, i just hope that it dosnt get to big as this is a gem of a course,
This is the 4th time now and i got a PB of 1:34
well done Marlow striders
Date of review: November 8, 2010

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2010 race reviewed by: Dave Wallace
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
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80%
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100%
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80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: Great organisation and fantastic scenery to enjoy if you can overcome the hills which were tough. 1st time I have done the marlow and will do it again.
Date of review: November 8, 2010

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2010 race reviewed by: Katy Bee
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
40%
Atmosphere
 
80%
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80%
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In short: Brilliantly organised, very friendly - thanks for another great race.
Date of review: November 8, 2010

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2010 race reviewed by: Gastroplodder
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
40%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
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In short: Well organised but tough race through some lovely Chiltern lanes. A sunny day made it all the better!
Date of review: November 8, 2010

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2010 race reviewed by: ngwhitelock
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
100%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: One of my favourite races of all time - I can't fault it.
In full: Extremely good organisation and facilities, fantastic marshals, lovely course. Highly recommended. Second year I've done it, this year bringing along a friend who'd never run a half marathon. We both loved it and would do it again!
Date of review: November 7, 2010

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2010 race reviewed by: Anette Crick
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
100%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: Definite race to do....if you are tough enough !
In full: Loved it. Stunning autumn scenery, lovely weather,amazing marshals and a challenging course with the best fast finish possible.
Date of review: November 7, 2010

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2010 race reviewed by: Tony N
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
20%
Atmosphere
 
100%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: Brilliant again, but now straining at the seams
In full: Once again Marlow Striders did a wonderful job. This is a glorious course through Buckinghamshire woodland with 2 horrific climbs at mile 8 and 11. Really well marshalled and many thanks to all who helped out. Great support from local residents/spectators too. One of my highlights of the year.

The race feels like it is getting too big now though with lots of congestion at race hq (though none on the course); 45 minute queues for toilets and big queues for hot drinks afterwards. Please dont let it grow any bigger!
Date of review: November 7, 2010

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2010 race reviewed by: Philip Harrison 3
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Maybe
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
40%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
40%

In short: !
In full: Fantastic friendly marshalls on course and at water points. Overall very well organised. You need to be prepared for the hills though because they are tough.
Date of review: November 7, 2010

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2010 race reviewed by: Fair weather runner
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
40%
Atmosphere
 
100%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
100%

In short: Superb half marathon, although somewhat punishing!
In full: This was my first time at Marlow, and I am instantly won over. What a race. Stunning scenery and very good organisation. Hills... aaarghhh... horrible... especially those at ~ mile 8 and again at 11... ouch! Down was as hard as up! Final run-in to the finish was 1 mile+ of blissful gradual downhill running... best and fastest ever HM finish. Very well done Marlow Striders... if I can I will be back.
Date of review: November 7, 2010

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2010 race reviewed by: ingy 1962
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
40%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Thank you Marow Striders and Marshalls, a great race
In full: Third time for this race and the hills seemed even tougher! The race organisation was excellent and the support along the route was really encouraging. A very friendly race and not surprised it sells out early. Well done to Marlow Striders
Date of review: November 7, 2010

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