Mansfield Stars and Stripes Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (165 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: SuperSJ
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well-organised, friendly race
In full: The early start does make the temperature more bearable - ideal if, like me, you're not an elite althlete! Well-organised and marshalled and some roads are closed entirely for the race. Not as hilly as I expected, although there were some. An enjoyable race.
Date of review: December 7, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Richard Gratton
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: October 13, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: redhill tossa
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: more hillllllllllllllllls
In full: great half marathon can you put some more hill's in next year please.very testing but worth the pain,
Date of review: July 2, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Mark Gregory 10
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised challenging race. Very Undulating.
In full: Fortunately with the early start (09:30) the temperature was quite cool and perfect for running. On a hot day this race would have been unbearable with all the hills.
Don't bank on a PB for this run.
Good all round organisation with other fun run activities going on as well. The only frustration was the apparant lack of decent signage from the motorway to the event.
Nice T-shirt and 'interesting' goody bag. Crisps, drink and fruit are welcome. Random bathroom accessories, somewhat questionable.
See you next year !
Date of review: June 30, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: prisca birks
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: well organised, sponges lovely!
In full: This was my 1st ever half marathon. The up hills in the course were long and there def seemed to be more up than downs. Track finish is lovely - nice and bouncy underfoot. Well organised and clearly marshalled with water and sponge stops. None of route goes through the town centre though. Lots of support and handy places for family & friends to dosh out drinks. Will def do again as live in Mansfield.
Date of review: June 30, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: robin holmes
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great organisation
In full: Relentless climbs - not sharp hills but certainly undulated, and a lovely loop through Blidworth. Very well organised as ever.
Date of review: June 30, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: meadowsboy
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: My local race & got a pb! Very good
Date of review: June 29, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: 2D 'than
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A good race, worth a trip out!
Date of review: June 29, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: colin smyth
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: well organised
In full: Enjoyable undulating run. The organisers obviously went to a lot of trouble and it paid off. The locals were out supporting in numbers. The "maybe" for do again merely reflects the 300 mile round trip. Well done to all.
Date of review: June 28, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Mark Webster 5
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Not as hilly as expected, sponges very welcome. A great value race.
Date of review: June 28, 2009
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