Downton Half Marathon Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (122 votes). 2007 race reviewed by: JonesTheSteam
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Amazing scenery and and ever changing, challenging course. What more could you want? Great!
Date of review: November 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: debi webley
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: great running conditions, a great route, wonderful surroundings
In full: this was my second half marathon; - as a newcomer, purely recreational, not remotely competitive runner I was a bit worried after reading last years reviews, but it was brilliant. The hills weren't too bad! Well signposted and marshalled - thanks for a great morning.
Date of review: November 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: P Jones
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great value and a great course
In full: Good organisation, marshalling & finish - pretty and interesting course. With the hills thought that there was no chance of a PB but only missed it by one minute. Definitely be back next year to beat it. Thanks to all the organisers & volunteers
Date of review: November 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Andrew Tegg
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Hard course good atmosphere
In full: very good atmosphere. Very much appreciated the encouragement from feloow athletes and marshalls. Especially the young lady who ran with me for a while and kept me going. Thank you.
Date of review: November 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Ang B
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent race - great weather and organisation. Will def be back in 2008!
In full: Excellent organisation - nice bun & drinks! Got a pb but maybe that's cause it was my first half! Really enjoyed it and will def be back next year. Lovely scenery and couldn't have asked for better weather. The hill at 7 miles took me a bit by surprise and those last 3 miles felt longer!
Date of review: November 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: martin hudson 4
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A good event with some beautiful New Forest scenery en route and enough inclines to make you know you have raced
Date of review: November 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Sausage & Mash
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent Race.... Nice Hills!!
In full: Excellent value race, lovely scenic route including the hills!! Definitely running next year. Thsnk you to the helpful, friendly marshalls, cadets and Scouts.
Date of review: November 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Darrin Colfer
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent race, very good atmosphere
Date of review: November 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: smh_poole
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Hilly!
In full: Quite a few hills on this one, although amazing scenery and near on perfect running weather more than made up for them, as did the t-shirt, medal, tea & bun at the end - Excellent value for money, very well organised.
Date of review: November 25, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: senor spam
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Beautiful scenery made the hills much easier to take
In full: Perfect conditions, sunny and mild, fabulous scenery and not as hilly as I was expecting at all. Anyway, what goes up must come down - plenty of downhill as well to take a breather before the next undulation. Enough runners to give it a buzz, but few enough that you can run at your own pace. Good value considering medal, T shirt, drink and bun all included - and good facilities for changing etc. Friendly marshalls. Nice touch having the results on screen at the finish.
Highly recommended; thanks to the organisers for a top event. See you next year!
Date of review: November 25, 2007
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