Halstead & Essex MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (470 votes). 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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2013 race reviewed by: Paul Carlisle
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: friendliest marshals, terrific scenery who needs more!
In full: Very well organised indeed. The route was wonderful looping through Essex countryside on very minor roads and lanes. The bloke in front of me nearly got bowled over by a muntjac deer. How often will you ever see that!n
Date of review: May 12, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Ginny Lawson
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Glad I picked this for my first
In full: Luckily I live local so not far to go. The scenery was beautiful and I didn't find it too hilly..organisation faultless and marshals and spectators alike very encouraging.
Date of review: May 12, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: phillip Minns
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Probally the best marathon I have done -overall really good. And I've done a few
Date of review: May 12, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Leighton Williams.
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Marathons Probably Don't Get Much Better Than This!
In full: Lovely Scenery, Wonderful Organisation, Plenty Of Portaloos, Great Support, Impressive Goody Bag, T-Shirt & Medal.
Oh, and a couple of hills!
Date of review: May 12, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: PatrickD
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Superb
In full: This was my second marathon having done Brighton 4 weeks previously & it was excellent - superb organisation, brilliant scenery, the course is fairly challenging (that's a positive!) It's run mostly on country lanes that are open to traffic but I must have been passed by about 10 cars all day.
Local support excellent, all in all a superb race - I'm proud to say this is my local marathon & will definitely be entering next year!
Date of review: May 12, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: charleypenguin
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Scenic running, wonderful crowds, great organisation
In full: A great race. I loved it.
Beautiful scenery- fields or rapeseed, sheep and lambs, blue sky and clouds, what more could you ask for? Maybe a few less hills! But with other runners and spectators egging you on, the hills don't seem so bad after all :-).
The organisation is fantastic, the marshals do a great job.
In short, faultless. If you pick only one marathon next year, I would recommend this one. Just make sure there is a place left for me please :-)
Date of review: May 12, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Bradley Stone
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: My first marathon. States undulating but i'd say bordering on hilly.. Good fun, next year i'll beat my time.
Date of review: May 12, 2013
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