Aviemore Highland Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (70 votes). | 21 to 30 of 70 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 |
2009 race reviewed by: Charl Mccann
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: best ive done yet
Date of review: October 27, 2009
|
|
2009 race reviewed by: Michael King
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic scenery, nice terrain. Beer in goodie bag at end nice bonus even if it was alcohol free.
Date of review: October 25, 2009
|
2009 race reviewed by: Stephen Glen
| | 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: Superb event
In full: Great location, excellent marshalls, excellent route, well organised finish. Coming back next year!
Date of review: October 20, 2009
|
2009 race reviewed by: Runner MacBean
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Perfect Highland Scenery and Highland Hospitality
In full: This is only my third half-marathon and so far it has to be my favourite - outstanding scenery, very smooth and (nearly) faultless organisation, loved the pre-race refreshments - a nice touch! Course was well signposted and the stewards and other volunteers did a sterling job and were very friendly into the bargain. Only real quibbles: a)not enough signposted toilets at the start; I missed the pre-race warmup queuing for the loo, only to discover there were a handful of portaloos out of sight at eh other side of the field. b)Bag collection at the end was very easy and hassle-free, however there was not enough room to strip out of wet kit comfortably wihtout getting in at least half-a-dozen other people's way. However they are only small quibbles in what was otherwise a very enjoyable event. Oh yes and another PB for me despite having only just gotten over a cold!
Date of review: October 19, 2009
|
2009 race reviewed by: still hurting
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Wonderful
In full: Great race , superb scenery and really well organised , everyone had a smile in the marshalling ranks , really enjoyed it and a pb as well !
Date of review: October 19, 2009
|
2009 race reviewed by: Jonathan Mackintosh
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Overcame the problems of last year to stage a cracking 2009 Aviemore Half Marathon
In full: This years Aviemore Half Marathon seemed to go much smoother than last years run, from the warm up and entertainment at the start through to the better organised finish. I was delighted that this was the case as the run came in for a lot of stick last year (some of it overly critical). Considering it is held to raise funds for a local charity, it is good to see that it was back on track and there were happy runners everywhere you looked. :O)
Date of review: October 19, 2009
|
2009 race reviewed by: SFC
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Another wonderful Aviemore half .
In full: Buses great this year, coffee in the sports barn before the start always a nice touch. Marshalling and support along the route excellent and where could you go to beat such scenery! The water stations still need a bit of work but otherwise a great event. Lovely medal too. I'll be back for in 2010 for my 4th visit.
Date of review: October 19, 2009
|
2009 race reviewed by: milanos
| | 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: Wow - what a race! Can't be faulted in any way. A definite in next year's calendar
Date of review: October 19, 2009
|
2009 race reviewed by: Sassenach
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Best running experience ever
In full: Sunshine, Glenmore Forest, Cairngorm mountains, Loch Morlich ... everything I dreamt of ....
Date of review: October 18, 2009
|
2008 race reviewed by: NZSarah
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: April 13, 2009
|
| |
denotes Subscriber-only content | 
