Bedford Harriers Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (624 votes). 2011 race reviewed by: Gertrud Porter
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% |
In short: Enjoyed it very much
In full: Good race and well organised. However, was not impressed by the results list My time is for a man and not a woman therefore denying me the first place in my age group for women. Hopefully that is sorted out.
Date of review: December 11, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Flimby
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In full: Good race. Friendly marshals & well organised.
Couple of minor niggles. Big queue to collect timing chip meaning a rush to do other things such as book baggage in, toilet etc. Please post in future!!! Also ran out of xl cagoules despite specifying on entry form months ago that I wanted this size...
Date of review: December 11, 2011
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2010 race reviewed by: Paul Braithwaite
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough for an average runner with an "undulating" aspect!! I normally tottle round a half in 1:45 and clocked 1:55 here. Very well organised and a great "Rugby shirt" as a gift, will do in 2011 to get another shirt!!!
Date of review: November 6, 2011
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2010 race reviewed by: Stuart Brown 21
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In full: My second time running this race. Got a PB last year but fully unprepared for this year and was a whole 15mins slower - Disaster! (the course did measure 1.2km longer on the same Garmin forerunner but no excuses for an extra quater of an hour).
Will be back next year and will beat 2009's PB here.
P.S. it's not a hilly course. If you want hills come and try the Dursley Dozen in Feb!
Date of review: December 19, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Jaime Blanch
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: excelent!
In full: Excelent race, most people at my running club came back with PB's which seems to happen every year.
Date of review: December 18, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Little Miss Giggles
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: December 18, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Lieutenant Lucerne
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent organisation as usual
In full: As usual the organisation of the race was excellent. The bus transfer works well. Chip collection etc was straightforward.
Prefer the rugby shirt memento rather than a medal.
Plenty of marshals out on the course. The route is hilly in places, but the last 3.5 miles are mostly downhill.
Date of review: December 18, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Gary Ashwell
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: brilliant event, thoroughly enjoyed it. great rugby shirt for all finishers too.
Date of review: December 17, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Alexandra S
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A wonderful way to end the year - up gentle hill and down dale, a beautiful nip in the air, delightful marshalls and a lovely cosy rugby jumper to warm up in at the finish.
Date of review: December 16, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Vicky Harris 5
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: An excellent first half experience
In full: As this was my first half and first road race I was very nervous! But the marshalls were brilliant and other runners very encouraging too. A great course and excellent locations for drink stations just didnt like being bused in and out but I can understand why. Will definitely be back next year to improve my time and hopefully not have the leg pain at mile 10 again!!
Date of review: December 16, 2010
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