Orpington Mara*funHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (40 votes). | 31 to 40 of 40 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 |
2009 race reviewed by: Lyn Davies 2
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Challenging in places but highly enjoyable
Date of review: May 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Lauris Rakickis
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 20% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: first Marathon
In full: My first marathon and I really enjoyed it. Run to enjoy it and slow down and talk to the experienced runners like Dave who I met at 9 mile point also Peter who I finished with. Marshals are really friendly and helpful enough sweets for everyone.As stopping for red lights added some minutes to overall time. Nice area bit of woodland also open spaces which you can`t see in London, great day out. Definitely coming back next year.
Date of review: May 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Luke McDonagh 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great low key race
In full: My first non-big city marathon and I really enjoyed it. Don't race for a time, run to enjoy it and stop and talk to the marshalls who are really friendly and helpful. I thought stopping for red lights would be a pain but actually it wasn't so bad and most of the time the marshalls saw you coming and pressed the button so it was normally clear to go by the time you got there.
Overall a really good race with some tough ish hills, agree golf course could be changed but just adds to the challenge, signage in there could be improved though.
Date of review: May 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Peter Rogers 8
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Did what it said on the tin - a fun marathon! Need to change the golf course section though. Otherwise lovely double loop with enough interest to keep you going.
Date of review: May 9, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Bloomfield Valerie
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Fantastic organisation, really nice marshalls, wonderfull water stations!
In full: This race had such good volonteers helping and encouraging throughout! Really enjoyable, even the tough hills! I very much enjoyed the day and will definitely be back. Thanks for organising a lovely day!
Date of review: May 9, 2009
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2008 race reviewed by: Paula Thompson
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well done to all the local people that helped out on the day
In full: I ran this race last year, and found it very enjoyable. So i was very positive and i knew the course, but i still found it challenging, i thought i was gunna get a PB. but it was to bloody hot. Well done to all the helpers who supplied the waters and stuff it was very good and i thoroughly enjoyed myself. I will do it again next year well done.
Date of review: May 18, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Sebby
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent water stations, small & friendly race
Date of review: May 11, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Hollywood (busy on runsaturday.com)
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Second time here - hot this year - but such a friendly race setup!
In full: I arrived late for this race - but that didn't bother the race crew one bit - they quickly gave me a number, handed me a map, gave me a safety briefing and sent me on my way.
The course heads down through suburbia then snakes through some houses, then heads out towards some greenery then back round for a second lap. It's not flat - in fact there are some horrid inclines.
But the marshalls and the drinks stations are superb - especial thanks to the two families opening up their homes as drink and loo stations - friendly and excellent (thanks especially to the lady with all the ice at the bottom of the hill leading up into the woods!)
Excellent Saturday race - do it!
Date of review: May 10, 2008
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2006 race reviewed by: Hollywood (busy on runsaturday.com)
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Lovely friendly marathon!
In full: A winner!
Date of review: May 10, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: Maxine Nimmo
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | PB potential | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% |
In short: Nice to have a Saturday Race
In full: No distinction between Marathon or Half Marathon runners. (Maybe a difference colour number would be helpful??)
Funraising for a good cause.
Great local run
Date of review: March 15, 2008
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