Gosport Half-Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (415 votes). | 31 to 40 of 56 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
2010 race reviewed by: 18monty
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: dull course but good pb potential
In full: another car park was opened this year which improved the parking arrangements. not the most scenenic but flat and fast. thank you to all the marshalls!
Date of review: November 21, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Liz Jones 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Friendly and flat
In full: Really enjoyed today's race. Despite the chilly start I soon warmed up and enjoyed the flat and very well marshalled course. Lots of doubling back so that you could see the faster/slower runners which was nice. Loved the enthusiastic steel band as well. Easy to see mile markers. Fab goody bag at the end as well. A mention should go to the very supportive and enthusiastic marshals who must have been freezing! Will be back next year.
Date of review: November 21, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: James Goldby
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Cold War Chic
In full: I entered on a blatant last ditch PB attempt before the end of the year and got just that. I wasn't expecting much of a view but found the derelict military buildings strangely scenic and the couple of miles on the promanade was great for spotting sail boats and forgetting about your legs.
Very well organised with friendly marshalls throughout the course.
Date of review: November 21, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Owen Kimber
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: flat and fast route
In full: A very good value, well organised event with everything you need: warm school facilities for before and after, clear and friendly marshalling, generally open roadways for running, flat, perfect weather (today) and a welcome hunk of cake after the run. I can see why it is such a popular event and I welcome the ban on headphones as you need good awareness of other runners around.
Date of review: November 21, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Jon Greenhalgh
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: fast course and lots of positives from the day
In full: Really encouraging and numerous marshalls, well organised race, improvements from previous years. Great for pb's. Ok not the most scenic but dont complain too much, just enjoy it - it could be worse. I see the car park machine is still troublesome, get there v early is my advice.
Date of review: November 21, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: surreystrider
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Came for the time, not the scenery.
In full: The start was a lot better than two years ago, with a few other changes to the route, mainly the pleasant addition of the two miles along the waterfront to take the scenery mark up by a point. Second time I've PB'd here so well pleased.
Date of review: November 21, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: TheWhiteWiltord
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: It bit bland in places, but a definite PB chance!
In full: OK, the airfield sections are a tad boring, but at least they provide some space to spread out a bit compared to the pavements, which were rather congested at times (and as bumpy and uneven as they are anywhere!). All-in-all a good, well-organised race, with a generous goodie bag, on a course that offers a superb chance of a PB (wind permitting...today was perfect!).
Date of review: November 21, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Des Luddy
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fast, flat, excellently organized, great HQ and parking, outstanding marshals. A good 1st half marathon.
Date of review: November 21, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: keef55
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Flat but tough course
In full: Thanks to everyone who organised this event - not easy I am sure. I knocked 2 mins off my pb so am happy with that. Headwind in the airfield made those parts of the course tough as well as dull. Would prefer not to have to run on pavements so maybe closing off more roads is something for the future.
Date of review: November 21, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Funny Hat
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great value, with superb marshalls and goody bag !!
In full: First time for me running the Gosport Half, not the most scenic of courses. This however is my only negative. The course is quick and flat and ideal for PB setters and those taking on their first half marathon. would I do it again ? YES. The marshalls were great, very supportive to all and helpfull pre-race. The goody bag was great value, not sure how they do it when tsI only £14/£16 to enter !! I will be back again next year for sure.
Date of review: November 21, 2010
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