Halstead & Essex MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (470 votes). | 41 to 50 of 62 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 |
2007 race reviewed by: Lieutenant Lucerne
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: An excellent marathon
In full: My thanks to Halstead Road Runners for what was an extremely well organised race.
Pre-race: the information on the race website was very helpful. On the day: it was easy to park, the marshalling was excellent and the goody bag (including the t shirt) very good value for money. Also a good quality medal.
It's amazing that just three weeks after the over-subscribed (over-hyped?) FLM, fewer than 400 runners did this race.
The course is definitely undulating and the second lap can be a challenge.
The figure of eight circuit meant that spectators could see the runners on four occasions. The weather wasn't ideal for spectators, but it was just right for runners!
Date of review: May 14, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: The original waccyracer
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: a perfect marathon
In full: very friendly.great course.I enjoyed the first lap and couldn't wait for the second to see if it really was that enjoyable.It was!
Date of review: May 13, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: grecian 2000
| | 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: Perfect weather (for runners). Perfect event (for runners). Perfect organisation
In full: This event stands out for all the good reasons:- an interestingly scenic and rewarding course and that includes the quirky offroad bit for the last mile; like-clockwork organisation throughout from good race HQ facilities, accurate mile markers, frequent water stations, countless marshals, friendly runners and enthusiastic support along route from the public; medal/t-shirt/goodie bag makes this good value;
Thanks to Halstead Road Runners - see you next year.
Date of review: May 13, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Elsie Roberts
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent, will definitely be back
In full: Great scenery, atmosphere and organisation, although undulating there were plenty of downhill stretches for the legs to recover on which was a bonus, I'd choose this over London anyday.
Date of review: May 13, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Hazel Armstrong
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Fantastic
Date of review: May 13, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Keith Passingham
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised, friendly marshalls, lovely scenery and friendly runners.
Date of review: May 13, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Big6.1
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Supperbly organised event and a PB to boot
In full: A great race run superbly organised. A big thank you to all of those involved in the race. Managed to keeep going at 7.30 pace for the first 20 miles but fell away a bit over the last 6, although managed a new PB, so well pleased. Great support from those on the course and the marshalls.
Date of review: May 13, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Andrew Lansdell
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: It's a great race. Not very easy, but enjoyable enough to return year after year.
Date of review: May 13, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Spartan Gerry
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: extremely well organised and friendly event
Date of review: May 13, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Dubai Dave
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: VERY VERY GOOD
In full: Well organised, very scenic. Not that undulating and is potentially a PB course. Good facilities good value.
Date of review: May 13, 2007
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