Torbay Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (150 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Ros Matthews
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Surprisingly challenging but very well organised event.
In full: The route out to Torquay included some deceptively challenging undulations - and the double loop around the green at the beginning was nice and flat to spread out the field but slightly boring... overall difficult mental challenge in places with passing most of the field throughout the race (on other side of road) - but very well stationed and nice strong support at finish! Some uplifting music at the end would have helped?
Date of review: June 21, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Tina Butler
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very well organised, lots of water stations and great support around the way. Super goodie bag - good value for money! A challenging course but would def consider doing it again. Came as a group of ladies from Kenilworth runners- lovely weekend!
Date of review: June 21, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Sebby
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great atmosphere, not as warm as I thought it would be!
Date of review: June 21, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: NV89104
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Knocked almost 4 mins off PB so happy! The whole race ran very smoothly. Nice scenery and the support was pretty. Perfect for the family watching as they get to see you a few times whilst keeping the kids entertained on the beach lawns!
Date of review: June 21, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: smoke free
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: beautiful setting great crowds
In full: Easy for me to be happy happy as I ran a pb but honestly loved this
Date of review: June 21, 2009
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2008 race reviewed by: Purple Peril
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: More than gently undulating, but not too bad!
In full: This is my 'local' half marathon and I've always found it a bit of a challenge. The fourth time up the same hill (albeit from different sides)is hard, but at least you ocme down again! This year the wind was hard and against us for the final section - but good fun.
Date of review: July 24, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: Jonathan Wilkinson 4
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Race by the pretty Torbay sea- Highly Recommended
In full: Note, I did this race in 2008, but the website won't let me give a review for any later than 2007! I got a PB so there is PB potential in this one, undulating between Paignton and Torquay, but an excellent race, very highly recommended. Enter early- it fills up fast (and I can see why!)
Date of review: July 18, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: ian gp
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A fantastic well supported race set in a beautiful area.
Date of review: July 5, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Lee Cowling
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: two lap course with 4 decent but short hills in each lap along seafront
Date of review: June 27, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Ross Pyne 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Another warm one....
Date of review: June 27, 2008
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