Buxton Half-Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (97 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: Stephen Green 10
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great scenic valley stuck between two challenging hills. Fun.
Date of review: May 25, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: One Pace Baz
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good race. Hilly but not too hilly.
In full: An enjoyable race. Some testing climbs especially when running into the wind. One stretch running through a valley where the scenery was glorious - the run was worth it for that mile alone.
A shame about some of the impatient car drivers pushing through on the narrow roads.
Date of review: May 25, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: kruger fitch
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: tough............but you will like it
In full: there is some tough climbs.the 2nd big climb being the tougher.very windy in places made you did a little deeper,the marshall were fantastic everyone had a smile,the lady on top of axe edge was doing a great job.beutiful part of the country to run in,had some banter with the commentator at the end finished of this great event.thanks buxton ac.
Date of review: May 25, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Katie Gibson
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Some major hills though i'll definately be back for the challenge next year!
Date of review: May 25, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: xe
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very tough run and very windy.
In full: The marshalls were terrific, friendly and very encouraging. When I asked at the water station at 6 miles if the run got any easier, the marshall just smiled sympathetically. I then turned the next corner to face the hardest climb in the race!
Overall a great way to spend a Sunday morning.
Date of review: May 25, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: redhill tossa
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: p.b guaranteed
In full: one of the fastest races around 13mile down hill pure speed.got a p.b and the weather was fantastic a must for every one.
Date of review: April 25, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: Ticker Tape
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: 2 hard climbs, 2 good descents and a hill. Tough race but I'll be bacj next year for the 7th time.
Date of review: June 4, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Farah Rehman
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Hilly, rainy but great to finish it!
In full: This was my first half marathon and what a start! The three miles uphill at the beginning nearly had me turning around especially as it was driving wind and rain. Very glad to finish though and a real sense of achievment. Would like to do it again in nicer weather.
Date of review: May 31, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Janners
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: I may not beable to walk for a week...
In full: but it was worth it! Lovely race with great stewards, scenery and hills.
Date of review: May 29, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Tom Hutchinson
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: My first Buxton race but certainly not my last!
Date of review: May 29, 2007
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