New Forest Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (390 votes). 2005 race reviewed by: Kevin Young 2
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Weather beyond control of organisers, but start time not maybe. A little earlier would have benefited some. Gained a personal best on this course and will be back again next year for certain
Date of review: October 1, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Bruce Burford
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Couldn't fault it
In full: Great organisation - even the train back to London was perfectly timed to ensure I had to run a PB!
Date of review: September 30, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Tony D
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well worth doing, but for 'undulating' in the race description read 'hilly' !
In full: My first ever half marathon and was starting to feel it after about 9 miles ! However got inside my target time by 10 seconds. Good atmosphere, good scenery and a hot day - thanks to the young lad with the hose and spray attachment ! Some steep hills to look out for, probably not the best for a PB, but I'm a beginner sho what do I know ?
Overall a very good day and not too crowded. Would definitely consider doing it again.
Date of review: September 30, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Burner
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised 1/2 Marathon
In full: Enjoyed the race it could have benefited from the car park being a bit nearer as had a LONG walk/run to start. Well organised with enough water. Cars a bit scary some seemed to be getting very annoyed with us runners. All in all a good race will probably run again if I can. Well done New Forest Marathon.
Date of review: September 29, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: lucy clark 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: It was my first HF marathon and it killed me but I am glad I did it. I would recommend it to any beginner as long as they train hard. It was a shame it was so hot as it made it uncomfortable and the traffic was awful.
Date of review: September 27, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Karen Atkinson
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Loved it! A wonderful place to run with great organisation
In full: Appreciated all of the organisation that went into this - the bananas, the well-run bag collection, plentiful water stations & sponges (although yes, the first water stop was undermanned). Speeding cars were a bit worrying at a couple of points, but not enough to detract from the race. Thanks to the small kids handing out sweets & the lad with the sprinkler was really welcome on a hot day.
Date of review: September 21, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: MacDaz
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: First ever half, not my last and definitely not my last New Forest. Back for the Marathon next year. Great race.
Date of review: September 21, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Mark @ 7/11 Challenges
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Lovely run out into the forest - amazingly good organisation - one for the 2006 diary!
Date of review: September 20, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: julia dawkins
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: First Half Marathon. Fantastic can't wait to do another !
Date of review: September 20, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Cookie!
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% |
In short: One of the best organised races I've ever run
In full: Maybe I benefited from being near the front but I thought this was fantastic. The many water stations meant I never felt too hot. The only traffic problems I had were caused by a runner staggering in the middle of the road causing a hold up. Tremendous support around the course.
Date of review: September 20, 2005
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