Southend Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (405 votes). 2005 race reviewed by: Sevs
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Flat course, friendly people, lots of water for thirsty runners! Date of review: June 12, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Hutton Trotter
 | | 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: Nice race finishing on a running track. In full: Changing facilities and toilets not adequate for the number of partcipating runners. Should consider portaloos for next year. Date of review: June 12, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: DuncyBoy
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: For my first 1/2 I thought it was very good and well organised. I've heard some complaints but I didn't have any. Date of review: June 12, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Yums
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: bliddy ridiculous starting when people are still trying to deposit their luggage ! In full: Well organised, friendly and mainly flat. Good mixture of abilities Date of review: June 12, 2005
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2004 race reviewed by: A Purchase
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: a good enjoyable half would be better if there was atent to leave your kit in Date of review: May 20, 2005
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2004 race reviewed by: Bruce Broadhurst 3
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: ? Date of review: April 7, 2005
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2004 race reviewed by: David Curtis 2
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: great race except for the hill at the finish-who put that there?? Date of review: November 11, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Steven Gillard
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great weather although the locals were grumpy! Date of review: September 12, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Broadsword Calling Danny Boy
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: if you wanna PB, you'll have to go elsewhere In full: Nothing wrong with this race at all, but if you're looking for a fast time, look else where.
Plenty of single-file road running, some off-road sections, and a fair old hill at the end. And of course, a hot day is virtually guaranteed! Thankfully there are plenty of water-stations.
Nice finish on a track, with a fair atmosphere at the end.
Wouldn't do it again, because it was so punishing. But as a one-off, it's worth doing. Date of review: September 8, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Dorset Roger
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very nice, apart from the hill at the end! Date of review: September 6, 2004
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