'Down Tow Up Flow' Thames Towpath Half Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (167 votes). 2011 race reviewed by: Uncle Jules
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Superb scenery, lovely flat course, well organised except for number of loos and baggage drop off. Marshalls not terribly enouraging. Overall a wonderful race and I got a PB!
Date of review: July 25, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Charlotte Ing
| | 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: Prettiest Race I'm aware of
In full: Being a tow path race, don't expect a PB and do expect a little bottle necking at the kissing gates (this year miles 1-3). The scenery you pass on this race is just beautiful and for me made the race worth it despite the heat. The organisation for this race seemed very good apart from being unable to hear the man at the start and there being no where near enough toilets. I also thought that the marshals weren't very encouraging although they did their jobs well. I imagine i'll be back for another go :o)
Date of review: July 25, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Rachel Davies 12
| | 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: A little challenging for a first half marathon but undeniably inspiring
Date of review: July 25, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: marcus catlin
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Put this in your diary, well worth doing
In full: Forget about your pb, just settle back and enjoy the wonderful scenery
Date of review: July 25, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Paul Sinton-Hewitt
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A top event. The best sort of running available.
In full: This is a fabulous event. It is a bit of a hidden diamond and I hope the small field remains. Spectacular views running along the tow path. Its not an easy run but it is certainly a wonderful run.
The organisation is exactly what you would expect from a community event like this.
Well done.
Date of review: July 25, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Scott Williams 9
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Stunning weather and scenery and very well organised...
In full: ...apart from a distinct under-supply of toilets and a nonsensical bag drop system. Volunteers wasted time scribbling race numbers onto labels and affixing them to bags which at the other end were just turfed off the truck for collection on the ground. Labels aren't there to help owners identify their own bags! Apart from that little quibble, this race is a stunning course, amplified by the fab weather, and the atmosphere was lovely. I will definitely be back next year.
Date of review: July 25, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: LouisePerry
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Beautiful course, great race and lovely running from A to B - but toilets... need more!
Date of review: July 25, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Paul Quilter
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Best of the 7 half marathons I do each year - not to be missed. Queues for the loos before the race bad this year.
Date of review: July 25, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Barnaby Walker
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A nice flat half marathon, with potential for a good time.
In full: The scenery was excellent, and the marshals very friendly and encouraging. The route was narrow in places, especially when passing other cyclists and walkers on the route. However, the field was spread out enough after the first couple of miles that it didn't matter too much. Potential here for a PB (I was only 10 seconds off mine) but the heat made it very difficult. The extra water stations were a life saver... Overall a very good race.
Date of review: July 25, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Hellsbells7
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Scenic, well-organised race
In full: Lovely course running alongside the Thames - a couple of bottlenecks early on but nothing major. Lots of water stations which was very much appreciated given the warm sunny weather!
Date of review: July 25, 2011
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