Bacchus Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (34 votes). | 31 to 34 of 34 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 |
2010 race reviewed by: qp
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: London's answer to Medoc marathon
In full: really enjoyed the scenic rolling hills, which are all runnable. fast trail one (if one exists). water/wine/gel stations were frequent, staffed by uber friendly marshals. loved the downhill finish!
bbq and band made it a nice day out for family and friends. i hope they will add veggie option for next year and a table of red/white of wine tasting!
good addition to the uk marathon calendar.
Date of review: September 14, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: jeremy foster 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: marvellous scenery very quick descents
In full: nice new course, pastoral, verdant, scenic, next to zero roads or traffic - highly recommended.
Date of review: September 13, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: QB
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Expensive but good race with some nice touches
In full: It is an expensive day - especially by the time you take home a couple of bottles of wine!
However, good t-shirt and medal, nice glass of wine and BBQ bap included, family fun day kept my kids entertained for best part of 4 hours it took me to get round, nice atmosphere, the course being on north downs and a sunny day was beautiful and they had done well to flatten as much as they did. It would be good though to have this on a Saturday.
Date of review: September 13, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Ivan lyons
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A welcome edition to the marathon calendar
In full: A most enjoyable cross country race with a number of different distances. I chose the marathon & for a cross country route, was delighted that I broke my pb and came in well under 4 hours.
The Good Bits
Smashing scenery & interesting course;
The hills were playful and all runable;
Marshalls were brilliant, plenty of drink & gels at each feed station;
More than enough feed stations on what was a warm day;
Lovely venue for a race;
Quality vest & medal;
Good signage;
Sufficient toilets at start & plenty of parking;
Mile markers.
Where Improvements can be made
On the pricey side, which will deter some. Was less than 60 starters for the marathon;
Don't really like two lap courses & out & backs - but the views were so nice that this was a minor niggle;
No mention of the barbecue or signs at the end. When I got back to my car I remembered there was one & after asking found it. Whilst I am happy to queue, the queue was very long & more staff were needed. Also for a marathon - there should have been a separate queue just for us. I waited for ages behind too many children & their parents. Legs far too tired. I gave up in the end & missed my drink & nosh;
The food seemed to be just one item. Not great for vegetarians!
Date of review: September 12, 2010
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