Torbay Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (150 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: J,J,
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Spectator friendly half with great views and a brilliant t-shirt.
In full: Another great half marathon. This is my local so I do it every year. The course may be repetative but that makes it very spectator friendly. Bring the whole family they will love it. The technical t-shirt was a nice touch this year. One you will actually get some use from.
Date of review: June 22, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Julesmuss
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A great trip to the seaside
In full: My first half marathon so a bit apprehensive but the great atmosphere and excellent organization made it a perfectly enjoyable day. Blue skies before the race and the organizers even managed to arrange some cloud cover for the race itself! Nice medals, good T-shirt and a PB (...always good to get a PB on your first at the distance ;o) ). Overall a thoroughly good race.
Date of review: June 22, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: runnersbeen
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised, fantastic scenery, great goody bag.
In full: First time at this event,the first 2 laps of the green helped settle you into your pace although a little crowded in some spots. Hills were challenging but no where near as bad as I was expecting. The organisation was spot on. Plenty of water stops which unfortunatley meant a lot of discarded cups to jump over. A sponge station would have been a great help but there was a nice chap with his hose pipe out at half way which was a blessing. Great for supporters with the finish running alongside the beach. Hats off to St Johns ambulance who I saw were quite busy.
Great goody bag with medal and t shirt. Well done to everyone involved, can see why it fills up so quick.
Date of review: June 22, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: DANNY PAINTER
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Lovely race to do.
In full: Well organised and marshalled run,value for money, sufficent water points and even a nice t shirt & medalion at the end. Best half in Devon in my opinion.Ideal for spectators/family too if its sunny.
Date of review: June 22, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Ellen Yeates
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: June 22, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: matthew mulcahy
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Thoroughly well organised race, and good service at end massage etc.
Date of review: June 22, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: tino2510
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Best organised event I've done so far. Excellent.
Date of review: June 22, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Daryl Milford
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Plenty of helpful marshals
Date of review: June 21, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Martin Watts
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Well orgainised race, and I'll certainly be back next year
In full: Plenty of support from the spectators, and also from runners in the opposite direction, which is nice! I'm not a big fan of laps, but at least you know what's coming next time I suppose. The hills are tame by Devon standards, so decent potential for a PB if you're from around here. Nice goody bag, but an entry fee to match. Good organisation and marshalls, plus plenty of drinks stations.
Date of review: June 21, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Andrew George 3
| | 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: Very well organised and marshalled race, and very good value with a great technical tee shirt and goody bag
Date of review: June 21, 2009
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