Downton Half Marathon Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (122 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: kim bishop 2
 | | 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: Very cold and some long hills but what:'s a race with no challenge
Date of review: November 30, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Running Bench
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Great race - cold and rainy! But that is what you get at the end of November so no complaints heree!
In full: Great race - thanks to all who stood in the rain for us. Ran with my dad and enjoyed relaxing and looking at the lovely views for a change. Undulating most of the time with some uphills, but nothing too serious! Did anyone else notice the T-Shirts had Downton 2009 on them? Or am I seeing things! Great, thanks will be back next year!
Date of review: November 30, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Rory Horseman
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic Race, which was very well organised and the coffee and bun was the icing on the cake really!! Will be there next year.
In full: Before the race i had heard that this race was very hilly and would be a challenging race. It was indeed challenging being my first half-marathon but i managed a excellent time and so did my mate a second time runner. See you next year Downton!
Date of review: November 30, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Grayster H
| | 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: Great scenery and challenging hills
In full: Shame about the weather but a great event. Lots of New Forest scenery and plenty of ponies! 2 good hills but still quite fast. A very nice Sunday run with a small field of mixed ability. Thanks to the friendly marshalls who stood out in that rain.
Date of review: November 30, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: Louise Pritchard 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great race, lovely scenery.
In full: Fab race around the village I grew up in, I remember hurtling down all those hills we had to run up!
Date of review: July 20, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: iwanttotri
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hilly but beautiful run!
In full: This was my first half marathon and although it was hilly i really enjoyed it. Marshalls were friendly and it was good to be cheered on at the end and to see my time straight away! Will do it again next year.
Date of review: December 1, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Hackers
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great weather, excellent course, well organised.
In full: A glorious winters day, a great course, and a well organised event made for a thoroughly enjoyable race. A varied interesting course with encouraging marshallers. The instant availability of the race results was fantastic. Will leave a space in the diary for next years race.
Date of review: November 27, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Red FBBF
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A very pretty race, well orgainsed. Worth turning up for.
In full: I always enjoy this race, it is midly challenging in places. But very pretty and very well organised. No complaints at all.
The Tea and Bun afterwards was a very nice touch indeed.
I will always try to keep space in my calender to run this one.
Date of review: November 27, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Malcolm Gumbrell
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A well organised friendly race with a beautiful course
In full: Well done the organisers, marshals and cadets for a great morning. Challenging course, but loved it!! The tea and bun at the end was a very nice touch and much appreciated. Will be back next year. Thanks again.
Date of review: November 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Stacy Lane
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: I loved this run. It was a real challenge with all of the hills but a fantastic atmosphere and amazing scenery.
In full: Luckily we had the perfect weather and the views were fantastic. The hot drink and bun at the end was a nice touch and much appreciated. I will definitely be doing this race again next year.
Date of review: November 26, 2007
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