Great Bentley Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (261 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Captain Scarlet
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A very good event
In full: I travelled with friends to take part in this race and we all would recommend it
Date of review: March 18, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Jezza1981
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well worth the journey
Date of review: March 18, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Talk for Wales
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Could be a lot better
Date of review: March 18, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: adukiee
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race
In full: My first half marathon, so a PB but will def. be back next year to improve on it! Really nice scenic course, VERY FLAT, lovely day for it. Very well organised too. Beanie hat in the goodie bag which was a nice surprise!
Date of review: March 13, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Hills of Death (HOD)
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Purely made for PBs
In full: Flat route apart from that railway bridge at 12 ;). Beat the weather great atmosphere loads of club PBs I had a fantastic run loved it. Nice cakes, atmosphere maybe a teeshirt at the end got a HAT that's different. But I'll be back for another PB ;)
Date of review: March 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: sharon bannister
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Superb course, great support from public and marshalls, perfect for PB knocked 20 mins off 2 years ago can't be bad
Date of review: February 13, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: mackfly
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: flat, fast and freezing
In full: plus's
- v quick flat coarse
- good value
- banana and bottled water
- fast with the results and photos
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- no medal, the hat was nice but no substitute for a bit of blink
- lack of toilets
Date of review: February 13, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Oenone Wilson
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: This was great for a personal best. Tiolet facilities really poor
Date of review: February 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: wild@heart
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race and wonderful marshalls. Well done guys!
Date of review: February 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Peter Pearce
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent 'must do' race.
Date of review: February 12, 2009
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