Torbay Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (150 votes). 2011 race reviewed by: CHRIS Wilson 27
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Enjoyed my first go at this seaside event and was not dissappointed.
In full: Very well organised, plenty of water stations, good quality t-shirt and medal was excellent value. Route was predominantly flat with some interesting hills thrown in, I don't usually like the more than one lap but it kind of suited this event. Marshalls on the course offered huge support. Just waiting for the officil results to see if they confirm a new PB by 1 second! Only criticism which is a pretty minor one is any chance of having the race clock more prominantely positioned in the finish straight. Couldn't see it until right on top of it.
Date of review: June 19, 2011
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2009 race reviewed by: Jason Lee
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: July 30, 2009
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0 race reviewed by: crazylady60
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: An interesting coastal route
In full: Torquay and back, twice, was a bit of a challenge in the midsummer,, but good organisation at the start, plenty of water stations,chip timing and refreshments at the end, all helped take the sting out. We took off our trainers and ran into the sea after! Great fun, despite the repeat hills.
Date of review: July 16, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Lizzzie
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Beautiful coastal hilly run
Date of review: July 9, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Helen Hales
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great goody bag... more mile markers please!!!
In full: This was my second half marathon so found it a little tough not knowing where i was up to on the course, until i saw the mile 11 sign and knew I was nearly finished!!! Great spectator support and nice to get a medal and quality t-shirt.
Date of review: June 30, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: compo 1
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: hot again
In full: 3rd time I have done this race and loved it stayed at the berry hotel so thanks david hyde for putting a great race on see you next year
Date of review: June 25, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Chesilboy
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A fun event, atmosphere makes up for slightly repetitive course.
In full: Very wel organised and good value for money considering the goody bag, road closures, and the feel that this is a 'proper' event rather than a club run. Slightly repetitive course and quite crowded, but this is offset by great spectator support.
Date of review: June 25, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Lewis Williams 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: good
Date of review: June 23, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: crazylady60
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fun in the sun!
In full: Well organised, tremendous value in the superb nedal and excellent T-shirt and nice edibles in the goody bag! Quite a few hills, (up and down)and three lanes of runners on different laps/directions at one point. Any way it could go further into Torquay and avoid the two laps of Paignton Green, which were slow and crowded? But many thanks to the sponsors for the generous offer of 3 prizes for each age group, meaning I came away with a prize for the first time ever! We came on a girls weekend outing and all enjoyed the tremendous atmosphere, before and after the race. Well done, Torbay!
Date of review: June 23, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: All the gear no idea
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good race for 1st timers - nice medal & v good t-shirt
Date of review: June 23, 2009
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