Brighton Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (219 votes). 2013 race reviewed by: KasiaK
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well done organizers, much improvment compared to last year
In full: Good, fairly fast course. First few miles are rather congested, and again a few narrow point towards the end of the race. Good organization, however I do agree with previous comments that getting from the bag drop area into the starting pen was a bit frustrating due to many spectators obstructing the way. Great weather this year, hardly no wind for a seaside race and good crowds made it worth a trip to Brighton. I think I'll be back next year.
Date of review: February 19, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Discodeb
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A huge improvement on last year
In full: Well done to the new organisers! The baggage drop off and collection ran like clockwork, predicted race time coloured numbers and clearly marked starting pens really helped at the start and most importantly the race was the right length this year! Just one small thing though, need a water station, not just lucozade between miles 3 and 11.
Date of review: February 19, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Richard Stillion
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A Great Season Opener
In full: Perfect running conditions and a very welcome sea breeze for the last few miles.
I really liked the water "bottles" - they were squeezy things, but had a good water flow. I'd have liked the lucozade and water stations the other way round, but that's just a personal thing.
Friendly atmosphere and I think 10,000 runners is about right.
Good bag drop off locations and good route.
I really liked the park and ride from the race course, it meant not having to get stuck getting in and it also made for a quick getaway.
A great way to start the season, thanks to all the organisers.
Date of review: February 19, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Paul Went
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Better than last year
In full: I had vowed not to run this again after last years dissaster of getting the race about 1km further than 13.1 miles! However this years race was much better organised and the support from Brighton was fantastic - Thanks everyone! although i made sure i did the racing lines on the course i still measured 0.1m too long - but thats within reasonable tolerance for me. Looking forward to Brighton marathon now.....
Date of review: February 18, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: PhilPub
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised 13.1 mile/21.1km race by the seaside
In full: Well I'm fairly sure they had their cones in the right places this year. Nike+ is clearly rubbish, and a discrepancy of 0.1 miles really is within acceptable limits of GPS inaccuracy/runners' weaving capabilities! A reasonably quick course, bit of a long but gentle drag in the first few miles but then a lovely long gentle back down and flat along the front. I guess the race is always prone to sea breeze and it was certainly blowy coming in to the finish, but all-in-all an enjoyable race, and Brighton will always have a good atmosphere (if the sun's shining!)
Date of review: February 18, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Roger Stephenson 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: great for a large race
Date of review: February 18, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: AmandaTW
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well done Brighton - Fab Race
In full: While there were the usual problems at the star t i.e. not enough toilets but I've not been at a race which did not have that issue. The biggest problem was getting from the baggage drop-off to start pen - people with buggies appeared to be everwhere. It's a narrow area and bound to get busy would suggest next year the start area is for runners only would certainly ease the conjestion.
Well done organisers for arranging such great weather, great atmosphere.
Was quite crampt running conditions you had to run at the pace of these around you, and dodge people running too slow makes me think the race is at is limits.
Well done organisers really enjoyed yesterdays race.
Date of review: February 18, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Lorna Russell 3
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | PB potential | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: average half
In full: Ran brighton yesterday-seemed fairly well organised-although at the end it was annoying that there were spectators with dogs, kids etc in the way of trying to clear the finishing area. water stations were in the wrong places for a half marathon. definitely agree that it is at capacity as there were a few narrow parts and some very aggressive tactics from fellow runners. I also logged the race as 21.4kms with my Nike+ so have they made it too long again?
I would recommend it and would do again.
Date of review: February 18, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Bettyspaghetti
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Lovely friendly race
In full: Well done the organisers - a super race, well marshalled - well supported and you even arranges astonishing weather!
Date of review: February 18, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Flabbydragon
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great Race - Always get a PB here!
In full: It's a great race, well organised admittedly it was a little narrow in places and the usual problems with people starting in the wrong pens (but there aren't many races with such a large field without this problem). I found the course to be the correct length 13.17 miles on Garmin with a lot of weaving, so not sure about the previous peoples comments on this. Lovely finish along the seafront towards the pier, good crowd support along the seafront, although a little quieter on the stretch past the marina. Adequate water stops and great PB potential, I've got one every time I run this race, as the course is mostly flat, with one incline. Overall a great race in a lovely setting, fortunately we had amazing sunshine as well this year to make it even better.
Date of review: February 18, 2013
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