Cheshire Oaks Chester Half Marathon - Race FullHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (132 votes). 2013 race reviewed by: Johanne Street
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great atmosphere and support - if you've never run a half do this one next year !
In full: Fantastic organisation - couldn't fault it. Brilliant support, particularly at the end, along the killer hill - thanks guys !!
I'll be back next year for sure.
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: mgedwards
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A great half marathon
In full: The Chester Half, was my first half and I can't wait to do it again next year, the climb towards the end was very tough, though most of the route, maybe too after 12 miles, though the rest of the route felt flat.
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: DJ 56
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well Organised, good t shirt medal and goody bag, great atmosphere,one to do again
In full: near to home and one of the best half marathons
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: jeff jones 4
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Superbly organised, volunteers brilliant
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Mary Freer 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great organisation, lovely support, brill T-Shirt.
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Terri Graham
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race, well organised and friendly feel. Very quiet route though with very little support or entertainment. Maybe some bands along the way next year?!
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: leza walker 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic organisation from entry to arrival to racing to completion. BRILLIANT
In full: A great race which is well organised, Well done to Andy Chris and team. Its well supported and the local supprt is great, even the jellybabies!! Results are super quick and tracking is excellent. Thoroughly enjoyable race with good goody bag, medal and tshirt. Ive already signed up for next year :)
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Chris Wilks
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A rreat half-marathon!
In full: A great half with fantastic support over most of the course.
Starting at the racecorse and finishing in the city center.
Its a race to love and i'll be doing it for a third time in 2014
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Colin 365er
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well-run event, really enjoyed my first Chester Half ... even the last hill (well, "enjoyed" might be pushing it for that bit!). I'll be back.
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Stephanie Owen
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: An absolutely fantastic experience, wonderful support from the crowds, ending in the lovely Chester city centre
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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