Morecambe Cross Bay Challenge 'CancerCare' - Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (155 votes). 2011 race reviewed by: catherine rooke
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Loved it but it was tough. Unique. The estuaries were a welcome relief to hot legs (now i know why animals flock the watering holes in Africa).
In full: One worth doing and would do again one day. Excellent organisation, ran like clockwork. Plenty of water stations (needed on such a warm day) and all the volunteers were brilliant, a massive thank you to them. Due to the terrain they were the only spectators throughout the race (and they cheered everyone along), until the end where, i have to say was surprised and uplifted to see so many people cheering the runners in.
Date of review: July 29, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Ian Peachey
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: The best half marathon I have done
In full: This is a great race in a really beautiful location (which enjoyed some fantastic weather). The organisation was excellent, and the marshals were some of the friendliest I have experienced.
Although it is not necessarily a PB course, the exceptional nature makes it a race that all runners should try. A nice medal and a warm welcome at the finish really make this a superb event. It beats running on roads any day!
Thank you to all the organisers & volunteers. I'll be back next year.
Date of review: July 28, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Emma Baker 5
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In full: Fantastic day out and a wonderful race. Will definitely do this one again and will be recommending it to all of my friends too.
Date of review: July 28, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Monkey Gonzales
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: X Bay just gets better and better... amazing race in an amazing place - smiles all round
Date of review: July 28, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Ian Turner 10
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Wet, warm, and breezy. Not easy but addictively unique!
Date of review: July 28, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: LYNDA THORPE
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Brilliant. Wonderful scenery, challemging terrain, plenty of water stations and willing, helpful smiling volunteers. I will be back in 2012
In full: Please, please please can the runners put their empties in the next available bin or leave at the next water station,there were plenty available. This is a wonderful,unique area and to spoil the environment with your lack of respect was very annoying. It should not be for the volunteers to clear up after you.
Date of review: July 28, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: andrew hurst 5
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A unique event with excellent organisation with the potential to become one of the UK's premier events.
In full: An excellent race and thanks to all the volunteers who made it possible.
The organisation was excellent from start to finish and even included a parachute display at the start and a low level fly past by a Lancaster Bomber at the half way stage!
A following breeze for most of the race helped but the cooling waters of the river crossing at the half way distance gave a opportunity to cool down and sooth aching muscles.
A unique and challenging way to cross the bay and a must do for any runner. This is already unique and has the potential to become one of the UK premier events.
Date of review: July 27, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Neil Lewin
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Unique race, fantastic setting and great organisation
Date of review: July 27, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Paulo Haitch 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: The stand out race of my annual running calendar. Special.
Date of review: July 27, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: John Bellairs
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Glorious weather, scenery and atmosphere - will be doing again next year :-)
Date of review: July 27, 2011
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