Eastbourne Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (201 votes). 2013 race reviewed by: keith curwood
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good organised race, well worth doing!
In full: Great race and a nice challenging hill between 3 and 4 mile! The only thing I didn't like was the start as you climbed the bank onto the road as people stopped to walk up it!
Date of review: March 6, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Jan Annan
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantasitc first time half. Very freindly, great motivating warm up, would recommend, The one hill was steep, but I walked it and so did many others.
Date of review: March 6, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: alan SMITH 37
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised and good fun. Easy to get to and park etc. do it again next year.
Date of review: March 6, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Pete Clarke 3
| | 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: This was my first half marathon and aimed for an under 2 hour time which i achieved 1:59 :-) this was a well run event, organisation was to the highest standards, there were no interuptions and the race began on time.... fairly flat route felt could
In full: of been more challenging, however the hill which is approx 2 -3 miles in was a sheer incline which i thoroughly enjoyed what you have to remember is what goes up must come down. There were plenty of toilet facilities at the start and the atmosphere was great if you’re a beginner this is perfect for you, the marshals were fantastic along with the people of Eastbourne both showing support throughout , I am defiantly doing this next year and am proud to say I have caught the running bug thanks to this AMAZING HALF MARAHTON. Thankyou Eastbourne
Date of review: March 6, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Dennis Finbow
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: just great fun
In full: Have done lots of marathons including boston this half marathon was most enjoyable spent three days in eastbourne only one suggestion could with switch the heating on .65year old codger now looking forward to brighton
Date of review: March 6, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Katherine Kinge
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Everyone mentions 'the hill' but yes, between miles 2 and 3 there is a cliff so it's a hard start (especially if you kick off too quickly, which I did). The last 4 miles are a bit boring but not too bad. My second time and would do again.
Date of review: March 6, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Per Christian Berg
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised and beginner friendly
In full: Two many twists and turns around the harbour area. Very nice course apart from that.
Date of review: March 6, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Wai Ming Loh
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: March 5, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Hugh Brennan
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Got a PB (albeit only my second HM) of 1:28. The hill on mile 2 was greater than i had expected but was able to fly down on other side. Availed of free massage and swim afterwards, with pub lunch with mates on way back to London - we all enjoyed it!
Date of review: March 5, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Chribell
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Decent half marathon
In full: Enjoyable, well organised race with good enthusiastic marshalls.
Tough course especially the steep hill early on although at least you get pay-off immediately on way down. Section around the harbour is tight with lots of narrow turns. Also I missed some of the mile markers early on which could be made a bit more obvious.
Shame weather was not great in the morning although there was still good support in places.
Date of review: March 4, 2013
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