Hinckley Dog & Hedgehog 1/2 MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (140 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: redhill tossa
 | | 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 half marathon.
In full: 1st time at hinckley for me great race and you will see me there again next year.thanks to all those peaple who make this possible.
Date of review: May 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Dorte Jensen
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: My first ever half marathon. Well done Hinkley RC - fantastic job-.
In full: I was overtaken by a speed walker and a man with a wooden leg but what the heck !!!! Great day, great people, great event.
Date of review: May 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: david shoebridge
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: well organised, lovely course, good t shirt! great race for beginners and those more experienced
Date of review: May 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Mike Hawes
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Fantastic half!
In full: great fun - first time I've done it in 5 yrs of running, lovely course , brilliant to run with so many people . Lovely T shirt and mars bar!
Date of review: May 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Craigyb
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent organisation, great course and support!
In full: Excellent organisation, great course and support! Nice that weather wasn't as hot as last year as well! Thanks to the lady about mile 11 ish with the hose pipe as well was appreciated
Date of review: May 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Sophie Haveron
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: It was hot!
In full: The two hills towards the end (esp the last one) were painful.
Really good parking and organisation, shower facility was really good.
Only negative is the first water station was only on one side of the road and runners were still grouped so that slowed us down.
Date of review: May 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Lee Turnbull
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Lovely Country side to run in.
In full: This was realy well organised and the tee shirt is one of the best i have got from running it realy is a nice tough to have your name on the back.
Weather was just perfect and the marshals were superb well done every one you was all tops.
Date of review: May 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Nick Green 4
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great day out
In full: I was aiming for my pb & would of easily have got it, if at mile 9 i did not get a foot injury, but still great race & day out and still managed to finnish in 1 hr 40 min. really enjoyed the whole day. Thanks to the organisers.
Date of review: May 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Mark Gray
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Challenging scenic course with good crowd support along the way.
Date of review: May 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: winerunner52
| | 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: Sceni challenging course, weel organised and
Date of review: May 10, 2009
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