Worksop Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (515 votes). 2011 race reviewed by: Liz Wilkinson 3
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Great marshals
In full: This is the first half marathon that I've done where I became unwell during the race. Was doing fine until after the first drinks station (about 4 miles): when I started to get stomach ache/feeling sick and dizzy. I wouldn't have completed the course without the support and encouragement of the marshals. I came in last as I had no energy to run for the last few miles (sorry to the driver of the sweeper car who had to drive very slowly behind me) but the occupants didn't seem to mind as they encouraged me on. Also thanks to the marshal who alerted my husband that I was struggling so that he came out to look for me and give me some much needed encouragement. Hopefully I will be back next year to do this course proper justice!
Date of review: November 1, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: LEE MARSHALL 7
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race
In full: It was my second worksop half and i really enjoyed it until the last 2 miles of which my legs gave up,but that was down to lack of training due to a calf injury.The organization was fantastic as usual,the marshalls were great shouting encouragement as you passed,and the t-shirt was a nice touch being technical with good art work.Thanks and see you next year
Date of review: November 1, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: GARY EDWARDS
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: If Carlsberg were to organise a Half Marathon.....
In full: ....it would probably look just like the Worksop Half Marathon !
Great course through National Trust parkland, great crowds and a brilliantly designed tech-t shirt at the finish. Looking forward to 2012 already !
Date of review: November 1, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: CraigReed79
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My favourite half marathon
In full: Perfect mix of scenery and a challenge of undulating hills but also fast enough not to put people off. I somehow managed a PB too.
Date of review: November 1, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Marcus Welsh
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Beautiful scenery and good crowds
Date of review: November 1, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Gary Newham
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Really nice scenic course through lovely Clumber Park. There are a few hills but the downhills compensate the uphills to make this a potential PB course.
Date of review: November 1, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Runner795
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Excellent scenic course, would do it next year but let down by lack of toilets
In full: Loved doing this race even if my performance was let down by lack of prep due to injury/illness. The course was great as it went through Clumber Park (never run through so many trees) and enough water points to keep hydrated. Only let down by inadequate toilets at start which could simply be improved by urinal vans for the men such as provided at Perkins HM, Peterborough.
Date of review: November 1, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: David Nugent
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: November 1, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Curly Carrots
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In full: A harder course than anticipated and not a PB one unless you're particularly hard core! Great scenery in Clumber Park and very well organised. Love the t-shirt!
Date of review: November 1, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Dee la
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: grreat race
Date of review: November 1, 2011
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