Halstead & Essex MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (467 votes). 2013 race reviewed by: waddington minge
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Best race by miles!
In full: Having completed a number of organised half marathons prior to this, I can safely say this was the best organised, most welcoming, friendly race I've ever taken part in. From the smiling, encouraging marshalls, to the villagers out supporting the runners, to the runners themselves everything about this race was great.
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Aud
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A gem of a race
In full: What to say that hasn't been said. Organisation - like clockwork, plentiful water and sponge stations all manned by supportive people, marshals - by far the most encouraging I've encountered for a long time, hills - frequent :) excellent medal and technical T-shirt and a goody bag full of things you actually WANT to eat! I'll be back next year for it's 20th anniversary run. Well done HRR.
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Clive Thomas 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great organisation and support
In full: The marshalls were absolutely fantastic and there were so many of them. The crossover at the pub (pass it 4 times) was unbelieveable in terms of atmosphere. I do hate mile 25 - 26, especially as someone turned on a wind machine at the start of the grassy hill and across the meadow. I won't do it again only beacuse it's my last marathon anbd certainly not because of the event which is a proper gem. I was lucky enough to win a prize and those were of top quality too as were the good bags which were actually full of goodies unlike many other races. The race t-shirt is also fab.
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Perry Cummins
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Excellent organisation hard course support was amazing
In full: Great race would do it again even though on some of the many ups I questioned why I was doing this marshals and supporters along the route were great goody bag t shirt added to what can only be described as an excellent end to a memorable race
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Carwyn Jones 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Lovely but lumpy
In full: My first marathon and I loved every minute of it, well almost. Beautiful course, well organised and the marshalls at the end were brilliant. With a race like that on my door step there's really no excuse not to enter next year.
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Keith L
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: If Carlsberg did Races....
In full: Another great race from the Halstead team. This race is how a medium sized club organised race should be done. It has everything, great HQ, playful course to keep you interested, smooth organisation, some of the best water stations and marshals around, great scenery and good medal, tech shirt and goody bag.
Little to improve upon - apart from that 400 meters of grass at mile 26 :-)
Date of review: May 12, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Angela Isherwood 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fun course, brilliant marshals, fab organisation
In full: It's like a mini local carnival everyone comes out to support. I got a 18 minute pb despite the undulating course, so very happy- country lanes mean minimal pollution which is great for the lungs when running for so long! Superb and proud to have such a great race so close to home
Date of review: May 12, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Dan Essex
| | 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: Truly the best event/Marathon going
In full: What more could you ask for from £26?? Superb pre event communication, the race day ran like clockwork, plenty of toilets, parking and changing room, excellent atmosphere, with debutants and seasoned pros, everyone is catered for. The course is testing, however that said there is a PB in it, I think. Excellent goody bag, finishers t-shirt and medal. Well done HRR, so proud to be a part of the club
Date of review: May 12, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: David Bishop 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: All the good stuff you read about this race is true!
In full: I've done tons of cycling and running events over the years, but the organisation, marshals and supporters around the course are simply the best. Not a race for PB potential, that said, the scenery is just magnificent. Even passed a house with a large duck pond and duck house....is it the one caught in the MP expenses scandal. Fair play to the AGA men as well....truly inspiring. Well done Halstead...I won't be back only because I'm not built for the distance
Date of review: May 12, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: sheets
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great run with excellent organisation
In full: This is the second time I have run this race today I came away with a PB, so its quick. Great friendly marshals great goodie bag, great t-shirt, I'll be back next year :)
Date of review: May 12, 2013
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