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Southend Half Marathon

Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (405 votes).

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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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