Three Forts MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (195 votes). 0 race reviewed by: Liz Wilkinson 3
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: ps
In full: ps - meant to add to my earlier review - thanks again to my husband (who again wasn't able to run) - for his support. It is appreciated!!! It was good to see him cheering me on at the half way point - just a shame hae had such a long wait in the pouring rain.....
Date of review: May 2, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Liz Wilkinson 3
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great day out despite the pouring rain
In full: I opted for the half marathon, and even though I found the hills hard, really enjoyed it. Plenty of water stops, several marshalls and reassuring that at about mile 7 they were checking your race number to see if you had made it that far.
Would love to do it again, though I hope next time there will be more toilets. The ladies were quite a long way from the start and there were only 2 that soon got blocked.........
And hopefully next time I won't take a tumble. Thanks to the ladies who helped me up though - just after I'd overtaken them and was on a roll (literally) going down hill.
Date of review: May 2, 2010
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2009 race reviewed by: andrew humphreys
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very hard on feet when course dry, hills long and sustained!
Date of review: May 8, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Robert Westaway
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good race, could be great...
In full: This is the second year I've run this race and am happy to say that the organisation was better than last year. That's not to say that this year was seamless; there were half a dozen places that needed to be waymarked better and at least another couple of marshals at tricky points along the route would have been appreciated.
Other than these somewhat minor gripes this is a great race that deserves more attention. This race will definitely be in my race calendar again next year.
Date of review: May 6, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Sov
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Just do it!
In full: Great race as ever - excellent organisation, great course, super marshalls (needed one or two more at one point). Perfect running conditions on the day too.
Date of review: May 5, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: richard clark-lyons
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very challenging, but well worth it in the end.
Date of review: May 5, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Marc Barber
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Them hills be silly but it's a great event
In full: u know it's all gone slightly weird when people are hang gliding beneath you. this should perhaps be renamed the Humpty Dumpty marathon as you never stop going up and then down, and you will feel in pieces as u see the hills confronting you at the 18 mile mark. This was my first mara and thought it was a cracker - great views, well organised, a nice mix of runners and the volunteers did a superb job (why Rich Tea biscuits tho??). will definitely do it again but, ahem, will look for a flatter, more normal marathon in the meantime.
Date of review: May 5, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Steve Till 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very welcoming, very challenging, very scenic, very satisfying
In full: An excellent race - very challenging route, but what spectatcular views from the top of the South Downs out across England. Tough but very satisfying to complete.
Date of review: May 5, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Graham "legs in threads"
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: South Downs splendour makes up for the toughness of the course
In full: I've run the full marathon four times now - lack of miles in legs restricted me to running the half marathon this time around - still a very tough but very enjoyable run - very friendly event - cakes at the finish much appreciated.
Date of review: May 5, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: gerrit loots
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: May 5, 2009
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