Tonbridge Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (131 votes). 2012 race reviewed by: Helen Tomkin
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Scenic, a few short hills, great support from locals, nice medal, well organised/marshalled
Date of review: September 23, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: keef55
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Even better than last year
In full: This is a fabulous event. The organisation and marshalling is superb.
The course is tough though. I went out hard in the first half and paid for it - but that's my stupid fault!
This is going to become one of the must-do races in the running calendar.
Date of review: September 23, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Gavlar C
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Nice and scenic course
In full: My first time doing this race and no my last. Despite the slight hills this is still a fast course. It looked very much like the entire village of Leigh turned out to cheer us on despite the rain. Well organised and plenty of parking.
Date of review: September 23, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Christopher Shoebridge
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: This is a Kent countryside classic - gorgeous. But it'll make you ache!
Date of review: September 23, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Lombster
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great challenging, well organised course
In full: I missed the first Tonbridge Half last year as I was away so had to make sure I was around for it this year! I'd heard about the hills but in all honesty a completely flat course can be a little boring. Thought the organisation was excellent and support, although a little spaced out, well received and a good motivator.
Although I found mile markers 1-12 pretty much bang on with my Garmin, the halfway point was way too early (about 0.2-0.25 miles) and after crossing through 12 miles I then clocked a further 1.2 miles to the finish!
Was great to see Kelly still handing out medals despite the rain.
Will definitely be signing up next year
Date of review: September 23, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: RickyRaccoon
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Challenging course in the countryside but worth a shot
In full: Really enjoyed the race and despite the frequent hills came away with a new personal best. The mile markers seemed to be incorrectly placed all the way round, half way marker was nearer the 6 mile point than 6.55 and I clocked 1/4 mile from the 13 mile marker to the finish finish. That aside, well organised and hats of to Leigh village who surely must win the most enthusiastic village award. Great stuff
Date of review: September 23, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: tealsocks
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Looking forward to next year!
In full: Today was my first time doing the Tonbridge Half, and I already plan to make it a regular on my race calendar, alongside the Tunbridge Wells Half. A challenging course with plenty of climbs, but I really enjoyed the layout of the course--I swear the last three miles (mentally) went by the quickest of any half I've done. Great marshalls and community support.
Date of review: September 23, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: tony ford football hero
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: All fine. Even better if the distance marks were accurate
In full: A good race. Well organised and cool to meet Kelly. It's a bit hilly but nice scenery. Uplifting running through Leigh Village twice. The half way sign was way too early (but motivating!) and the 13 miles mark was early -I started legging it and ran out of steam.
Date of review: September 23, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Loopy Loopy
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Not bad , good value
In full: It was ok , the collage was ok , a bit clinical for my liking , not a great goodie bag. Trying to get out of the car park and home was a challenge . May do it again , may pick SOMTHING different next year.
Date of review: September 23, 2012
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2011 race reviewed by: Tom Fewster
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: October 22, 2011
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