Berkhamsted Half-Marathon Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (532 votes). 2012 race reviewed by: Alex Williamson 2
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% |
In short: Seemingly challenging but definite potential for fast times
Date of review: March 5, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: jenny maddocks
| | 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: Well organised race
In full: The course is tough but the scenery is lovely. The organisation is excellent especially the way they organised the baggage tents. The volunteers/marshals were very pleasant and helpful. I would also like to give a very big thanks again to the young lad that very kindly took my chip off at the end of the race as I was so tired I could not bend down to take it off myself!
Date of review: March 5, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: wayne turner 4
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Fantastic event and gorgeous scenery - shame about the weather though!
Date of review: March 5, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Jorgecadette11
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Speedy course with two testing climbs
In full: Good speedy course with a couple of good climbs.
Date of review: March 4, 2012
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2011 race reviewed by: DEREK Neill
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Few decent climbs and a great downhill finish
Date of review: March 14, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: northern minstrel
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Not as bad a route as suggested
In full: I like this half marathon as it seems to have everything. It's not the hardest - long stretches are flat or enticingly downhill - but nor is it too easy. The two hills are each a challenge in different ways. The scenery is great of course: on a fine day, as Sunday was, you do notice and can enjoy it (a bit). I didn't see any problems with cars as others have reported, but I do think the first water station is too far into the run for some, especially thirsty types.
Date of review: March 9, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Paul McGrath 4
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Big hills but really good charming race
In full: Really enjoyed this race with a good mixture of quick and not so quick (like me) runners. Lots of encouragement. The downhills made up for the up hills. Will definately do again.
Date of review: March 9, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Boggle
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: You know why there's so much traffic ...
In full: I live in Berko and run on these routes all the time. On your average Sunday I see half a dozen cars once off the A4251. So why so busy last weekend - yes that's right, it's all those lovely supporters driving round to get an extra glimpse of mummy or daddy on their special day. And then crawling past the other runners to get home once the magic moment is past. Maybe those runners could promise to just order a photograph next time and save the rest of us from the carbon monoxide. Because it risks spoiling a great race.
Date of review: March 8, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Josh Eve
| | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 20% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: hilly
Date of review: March 8, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: akatrigs
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A tough half but well worth it!!
In full: Having raced this previously (2 years ago) I knew what to expect - a tough 13.1 miles....well tough 12 miles! I love this race as it's a lovely course and on a day like this year is beautiful!!! some tricky hills but a new pb this year. Toliets at the start could be improved and a slightly better goody bag, maybe a t-shirt instead of medal??
Date of review: March 8, 2011
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