Mansfield Stars and Stripes Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (165 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: mike p
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: lots of hills
In full: well put together event with good finish on a track. the hills never seemed to stop so the frequent water places and the sponges were appreciated.
good tshirt and well decent goody bag (apple, water, crsips) and an isotonic drink as I finished.
Date of review: June 28, 2009
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2008 race reviewed by: Bezste
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: All very runnable, hills not steep but plentiful
In full: Only my 3rd half-marathon and knocked 12 mins off my PB so came away feeling very happy indeed. The constant drizzle helped me stay cool and was surprised by the amount of people willing to stand in the rain and shout support. Overall a good experience. Agree that sinage to the start was a bit poor but generally the race was well-organised.
Date of review: July 9, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Cake
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A good little race but not one for the first timer with the hills and all
Date of review: July 8, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Catherine Fynney
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: challenging but fun!
In full: Very well organised although direction signs to reach the event could have been better. Run was great fun and the hills were a good challenge. Still managed to get close to PB. More hill training for next year!
Date of review: July 8, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Matthew Jones 16
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Better than I expected
In full: I really enjoyed the course . . . the hills weren't too steep and were pretty much continual, this actually made it a really fun and challenging run.
Date of review: July 7, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: John T
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tougher then the previous course especially between 7-8 miles
Date of review: July 7, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: jacquelina paparika
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: good friendly race,
In full: A few short sharp inclines, but lots of gentle long downhills to make up for it -
well organised, v nice park half way round, good support from marshalls and locals, and a nice t shirt at the end
Date of review: July 7, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: paul mullen 4
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised, very challenging course. Perfect running weather, will be back next year!r
Date of review: July 7, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: The O.A.P
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hillier than the old course
Date of review: July 7, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Truffle
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Hilly and Rainy !!!
In full: Really enjoyed the race, well organised as expected. Not the most scenic route but quite a challenge in places. Will do it next year.
Date of review: July 7, 2008
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