New Forest Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (390 votes). 2011 race reviewed by: mrs. hog - mousey
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: gentle hills to keep the interest.
Date of review: September 25, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Eeyoresfriend
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A lovely run in the country, but without the mud
In full: My first time at the NF half - beautiful scenery, enjoyed every minute of it, including the hills. Some great motivational signage along the last hill and a very enthusiactic marshall and her son too - which all helped the climb. Locals come out to cheer along, great marshalls - could have benefited from a banana or something at the end - a cereal bar doesn't cut it!
Date of review: September 25, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Kelly Leonhardt
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Wonderful race for first half marathon!
In full: Some challenging hills but overall so much fun!! Will most definitely be back!
Date of review: September 25, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Mutton Kart
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Tougher than I was expecting, but lovely race
In full: Running in the New Forest is always a pleasure, and this was no exception. Picturesque route, although pretty challenging and windier than I'd have liked. Yep, there weren't enough loos, but I managed to find the shorter queue so no big issue for me, thankfully. All in all, really well-marshalled and a very friendly crowd. My only complaint would be about the bloke on the PA, who also does the job at the New Forest 10 every year. Please - if you or anyone who knows you happens to read this - can you stop moaning at the crowds. Stop telling people to cheer more loudly. Stop telling people to get out of the roads because 'there are cars and you'll get knocked down'. And please, in short, cheer up, lose the miserly headmaster schtick and appreciate the fact that so many people have come to give support - loudly or otherwise. In the 500m walk from the sports centre to the car, I heard four separate groups of people complaining about him, one in a very entertaining way that can't be repeated here, but which was some way funnier than anything I heard him say all day. Sorry to rant - but cheer up or shut up!
Date of review: September 25, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Karlsp
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very interesting course, and very enjoyable ! Definitely need more toilets though !
Date of review: September 25, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: andrew humphreys 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race in a beautiful forest setting!
In full: I got to the line with just minutes to go so missed out on the toilet issues that others seem to have had. The car parking seemed to be well organised with ample parking not too far from the start. The course and marshalling along it where second to non, gorgeous scenery (being the New Forest)very supportive and encouraging marshalls. I had a great day overall and would highly recommend this race.
Date of review: September 25, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Happychap
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In full: Lots of cheery marshals and support from the local villages makes this event. The new route made an interesting change with a little more challenge in it. We've done this race lots of times and it's always worth the trip down to the New Forest
Date of review: September 25, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Richard Parker 5
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: great crowd, lovely down hill finish
Date of review: September 25, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: phil kaberry
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: toilet system awful...the notes read dont waste time queing at the sports hall, there are plenty at the start...yes and what seemed like a million people queing i swa many people doing as i did and watering a bush after just 2 miles
In full: goody bag ?? a bottle of water and a oat bar and one leaflet ?? hardly a goody bag !
Date of review: September 25, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: CRacer
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great organisation, some lovely views, supportive crowd and marshals
Date of review: September 25, 2011
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