Hinckley Dog & Hedgehog 1/2 MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (141 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: M Noble
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
Date of review: May 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Mark Gregory 10
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Superb race, great scenary and an improved route, increasing PB potential.
Date of review: May 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: P Jones
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Virtually faultless
In full: Great race, great organisation, a PB, really funny feedback on RW (for sale signs and the cutting in runners!!!) I enjoyed it, well done Hinckley.
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Phil Inchley
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: nice and scenic a bit hilly
In full: nice race, good atmosphere, a bit of a problem with the toilets.
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: aitchbee
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hard work for a first timer!
In full: My first go at a half and came in just under predicted time. Despite my slowness (one of the last 5 finishers) I was still cheered all way round by locals and marshalls and given great encouragement. Little too hot and hilly for the prep I'd done, so can't wait to have another go on fitter, more trained, legs next year. Great t-shirt which was worn with pride for the rest of the day. Very well organised.
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: knight rider
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well improved course - except for the For Sale sign!
In full: Next year can the organisers make sure that any protruding For Sale signs are avoidable! I made a sharp left turn in the village at mile 9 and nearly got knocked out by a low positioned sign attached to a building. I am still nursing the bruise and trying to explain to work colleagues that I really didn't see the 3ft x 2ft sign! With a great improvement on the course to previous years, this will only increase the popularity of this hidden gem. There is PB potential and although there are some undulations, the last 2 miles (yes that's right - 2 miles!) are all down hill. So if you can make it to mile 11, you can let rip for the final 2. Another good t-shirt at the end (although my name was covered up by the second silver ink colour!). I'll be there next year for the 6th year in a row.
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Darren Potter
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A few hills but very good course, plenty of water stops and excellent support from those watching
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Ish Ahmed
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very well organised, great for first timers
In full: The race again was very well organised, and the changes to the start and the course this year helped improve the event futher.
However although not fault of organisers many runners starting in wrong pens, and due to the narrow lanes for first couple of miles made overtaking dangerous for all those around. Why do not some runners realise that they are causing these dangerous situations, organisers can only do so much.
Very enjoyable race, great support, will definitley be back, and a great T shirt at end even the other half liked it.
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: olde english
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: some draining hills, excellent organisation, top scenery= fine race.
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: RICHARD EMARTON 2
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In full: Well marshalled. No parking charge this year. Start now properly organised. Plenty of water stations.
Date of review: May 11, 2009
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