Salisbury Trail 5-4-3-2-1 Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (238 votes). 2011 race reviewed by: SideBurn
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: This was the third time I have done this race; superb! Definately doing it again.
Date of review: October 22, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Jane Gant
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Loved it. Well organised and great atmosphere. I'll be back next year!
Date of review: September 16, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Vince Naylor
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good for a first-timer, need some hill training!
In full: This was my first marathon, so I was a bit nervous before the start, everyone was very friendly though, even though my runkeeper woman was turned up full and shouting at me every half mile....
The route for the 42K was nice, I need to put in some more hill training for next year though! The signs were excellent, up until the point where we started heading back into Salisbury. The arrows ran out and there was just saucony tape hung from some of the trees, which wasn't easy to see. The last bit through the cathedral grounds was a bit difficult, as we were coming back in at lunchtime, and there were thousands of tourists wandering around aimlessly to avoid....
A nice touch was the food stops - fruit, chocolate, sweets, and amazing bread pudding! Makes a change from energy gels... :)
I'll do this again next year, but I think I'll go for the 50K...
Date of review: August 24, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: goldbeetle
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: I did the the 30k great race really enjoyed it
Date of review: August 18, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Melanie Jewett
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Brilliantly well organised and stacks of food
In full: Second time i've run this one and loved it even more this time round as it was a special one for me, it was my 40th marathon completed just before my 40th birthday and I was really happy that I chose this one to achieve that. The route is beautiful with lots of variation, both scenery and the terrain, some fairly challenging hills that were made tougher on Sunday with the heat and masses of water stations on the way round, well stocked with water, squash, sweets, mars bars, fruit and the yummiest bread pudding at my fave checkpoint in the yew trees (where the fairies live). Considering there are 5 races going on at the same time, I think the organisation is superb....yes, it is all over distance, but the info you are given does mention that the measurements are approximate, so it should not be too much of a surprise, especially for a trail race. A few more marshalls would be nice, but as long as you concentrate, it is pretty hard to go wrong or get lost. The finish area has to be mentioned too, firstly are there many races you've ever been to where you can park so close to the start/finish and secondly, it makes a great base at the end to celebrate with my family and friends. Brilliant! and I will be back.
Date of review: August 18, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Deborah Pitt
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good 50k route
In full: My first Ultra and I was very nervous, but the people were great and the route was good fun with lots of challenges to keep me interested. Only improvement would be less road running and more trail
Date of review: August 17, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: kevin smith 37
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great Fun
In full: Another great Race put on by the Fire fighters ! My 3rd Time and i think it gets better , i cant believe the fantastic bread pudding has'nt got a mention yet ...! it was worth running the 27 miles just for that ! A big thank you to all the organisers and the people on the many drink and food stations . The haunted wood where the fairy's must live is brilliant . Met some charming runners and had a great day out , see you next year
Date of review: August 17, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: runnerwhenitssunny
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Dizzy, are you mad? Would anyone run nearly 42km and take a shortcut for a finishing time? No.
Date of review: August 16, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: FELIX LOY
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: wrecked by the farmers field
In full: This was hard for me the eevnt was good fun but i found the farmers fields the worst bit, long open areas that were rough on the foot but at the same time scienic. the signs were good but almost got lost with the red string in the woods, not good if your colour blind. some of the roads needed marshals and i got on the wrong end of a car horn ( thanks for the comments from the other runners to the car driver- i cant print what they said). Not my first choice for an off road event but will probably be back.
All in all fantastic event for charity and a very good cause well done to the organisers good job
Date of review: August 16, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Dizzy
| | 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: A great event, good for spectators with things going on all day.
In full: I do this as a training run as i live in the area. I think the organisers should take a big thank you from us all as they do such a good job.
My only downside was from some other runners who cut the race short on the 42k and still claimed a finish position, this is not playing the game and is not welcome in our sport.
This will not stop me coming back to a really friendly, well organised event that will grow and grow. Thank you again.
Date of review: August 16, 2011
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