Eyam Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (125 votes). 2011 race reviewed by: damn_avo
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hilly, spectacular views, and brilliantly organised
In full: The hills don't come as a suprise - you know when you sign up for it and the best scenery of any half in this part of the world. More water stations than you can shake a stick at with bottles. Just to note, virtually all runners seemed pretty experienced with a far higher percentage of club vests on show than at all other races I've done, so perhaps not the most beginner friendly (through no fault of its own). Great race and a positive bargain.
Date of review: May 15, 2011
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2010 race reviewed by: ed2011
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race
In full: My first Eyam half, really enjoyed it with all the hills!!. The best race of 2010 for me, I will be back and looking forward to it!;-)
Date of review: January 2, 2011
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2010 race reviewed by: i hate hills
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: i love this race
In full: i love this race and before i moved to tideswell in nov 2008 i would come here on holiday just to do this race to the extent i would pester eyam half marathon team to make sure i had my number. its not fast but sometimes running is about running
Date of review: May 24, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: chocolatelab
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Bloody hill
In full: 4th time running this race but that hills at 9 miles still come as a shock. Enjoyed the race and will be back next year.
Date of review: May 24, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Melbow
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: hilly,scenic well organised
In full: having not run this before,wasnt sure whether to carry drink to take my gels, glad i didnt as loads of water/sponge stations.hills were all long up and down,beautiful and although roads not closed,noticed no traffic. great race
Date of review: May 19, 2010
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2009 race reviewed by: JAMES PARKINSON 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A very hilly and challenging course
In full: 2 words of advice ....Hill train .....the hills are not small or short they are steep and go one for what seems like forever ....besides that its an excellently run race set in beautiful Derbyshire countryside. I will be back ...its not going to beat me that easy ...
Date of review: May 17, 2010
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2009 race reviewed by: brer rabbit
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: FANTASTIC
In full: Tough but with those views to keep you going.No chance of a PB for me and weather a bit grim at the end, but will defo be back next year!
Date of review: June 7, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: chocolatelab
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great race
In full: Once again i really enjoyed this race even finishing it in the pouring rain.
Date of review: May 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Mateusz
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: an exhilarating run
In full: A brilliant setting for a half-marathon. However Eyam is a small village and parking can be quite tight.
Quite a challenging event. I felt a sense of achievement on finishing this. Heavy rain up on the hills. I was like a drowned rat by the time I finished (very appropriate for Eyam).
A very steep hill at 9 miles. At that stage I found it was more efficient to walk up it than try to run. If I do this again, I'm going to put in a lot more hill work in the gym.
Date of review: May 19, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Stephen Symons
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Can't imagine a more beautiful race and downhills to match the uphills
In full: Was tough but the scenery made it well worth while - think bluebell filled woods and rolling green hills - so well worth taking a good look around you on route and taking your mind off aches and pains!
Date of review: May 18, 2009
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