Buxton Half-Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (97 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Digger
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well done Buxton
In full: Great race and the hills weren't as bad as expected, did walk a little however. Thanks to all. Hope everyone got round ok in the heat.
Date of review: May 24, 2009
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2008 race reviewed by: Dave N
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: great race , great town , and bank holiday monday to recover .
Date of review: May 29, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Deer weasel
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well worth the pain for the views
Date of review: May 29, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Ticker Tape
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great Race, Good Atmosphere, Fantastic Scenery
Date of review: May 26, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Mark Fitzgerald
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Fantastic scenery, quite challenging...Great race!
Date of review: May 26, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: safety pin
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Mavellous Race
In full: Very enjoyable race, even through the wind. Thanks to all the marshalls. Looking forward to doing it again next year
Date of review: May 26, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Co...in
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: well worth the trip
Date of review: May 26, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: kurt
| | 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: tough and hilly
In full: My 4th time doing the run, I had a PB by 2.5mins so forget a normal half PB and aim for the course PB. Great hills, windy conditions and smiles on the water givers! What more could you ask for on a sunday morning. I think eyam just pips this one for toughness??
Date of review: May 26, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: James M
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Tough
In full: Hilly and was very windy in the exposed parts. The second major climb was particularly difficult just after 7 miles. Pleasant start and finish area. Nice T-shirt.
Date of review: May 25, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: redhill tossa
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: very tough half
In full: good testing half marathon brings you back down to reality.can't make me mind up which is the toughest eyam or buxton.hopefully see you next year.
Date of review: May 25, 2008
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