Dartmoor Vale MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (96 votes). 2007 race reviewed by: Kane Tobias Wilson
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tougher than any of us imagined...hard two lap couse
In full: This is harder than it looks on paper or than this websiite rates it....the course comprises oof mainly long gradual slopes and steep inclines...and you have to do it twice...still quick enough for a pb though...a good race
Date of review: October 21, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Running Down
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Spanking fun in the hills
In full: Good challenging route, mostly in the country. Some tasty hills about half way in - lovely job. Friendly marshals to shoo you on. Perfect running weather and a PB. What more could you want?
Date of review: October 21, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Gilly.
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
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In full: My 1st race for 2 years. I was running really well until the hill in middle which was long and hard. I thought the second half was more undulating than the 1st, but maybe I was just getting tired. Everyone was really friendly. It's given me the bug for racing again.
Date of review: October 21, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Forlorn Hope
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: New course, undulating gives a slightly misleading impression but the views were lovely! Two big hills between 6 and 8 miles added to the interest.
Date of review: October 21, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Ross Pyne 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Quick course considering its in Devon...!
In full: Well organised and marshaled race with good PB potential, just don't mention the hill after you pass through Chudleigh. Its worth the climb as you then have several miles of steady down hills. Almost a PB for me.....
Date of review: October 21, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Simon Denton
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A quick first 5 miles followed by a tougher 8 miles. Good test
Date of review: October 21, 2007
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2006 race reviewed by: Mark Smith 31
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Quickish course if a little dull
In full: Quickish course if a little dull. Entrance fee also not the cheapest.
Date of review: September 20, 2007
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2006 race reviewed by: tauntonroadrunner
| | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 20% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Have to agree with Lee, I'm afraid. Marshalling was disappointing, as was poor quality shoe bag instead of advertised t-shirt. I realise that the race was to support a very worthwhile charity but a bit expensive for what you got
Date of review: October 29, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Deadbeat
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Relatively Flat, superb marshalling & police
Date of review: October 22, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: lee crocker
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: I did the 1/2 marathon & got a PB - But the marshalling was a disapointment
In full: I nearly got run over twice! At places where the marshalls were telling traffic to slow down, but we were crossing the road. This is the worse I have seen out of the 16 races I have done in the SW this year!
Date of review: October 21, 2006
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