Shakespeare MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (815 votes). 2006 race reviewed by: SoreBits
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A great race, lovely atmosphere and excellent organisation. Worth doing.
In full: Have done this twice as half mara - first time as full. Thought the second lap would be tedious but was fine. Great support from crowd. Ample water stations and loads of portaloos on course should you need them. Definitely liked the earlier start time better.
Date of review: May 8, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Annabel Kay 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Definitely enjoyed it. It was my first half marathon since 2003 and a good welcome back!
Date of review: May 8, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Claudie Combelas
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 20% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well done on earlier start.
In full: Should have different starts for different times as was at back and had to walk mostly on first two miles which was annoying. Eventhough I am a slow runner (2h05).
Great new early start. Plenty of water etc. Why so expensive? Twice the price of others and no T-shirt! Third time I have done it but would not if it were not local because of price.
Date of review: May 8, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Long Distance Duckling
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised and nice route, good amount of water stations, very enjoyable run
Date of review: May 8, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: yardman
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: The last long run in on the old railway would demoralise anyone.
Date of review: May 8, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Clare Muntoni
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: a good challenging run, good support with plenty of water stations to keep you going
Date of review: May 8, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: charles kerrigan 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% |
In short: Marshallers and watering stations were brilliant
In full: Very well organised the loop around the town centre was great fun.
Date of review: May 8, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Jack Frost
| | 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: Excellant race, used it as an alternativeto London. On a smaller scale, but still had a very good friendly atmosphere! The hills were a little more challenging.
In full: Overall a very good race, however I wouldn't reccomend an attempt of a PB. Water stops every 2 miles, I found gels worked quite well as a supplement, but it was difficult taking on cups of water without stopping! My friend used his camelbag, maybe an alternative option as he beat me!
The first lap is with the halr-marathoners, and the atmosphere is excellent! However the second lap is a little more lonely and requires a little deep digging especially on the few hills there are,(nothing compared to the Isle of White, so I'm told).The last few miles is along a dis-used railway line, and is very straight with little change in scenery, a far cry from the crowds along the embankment at London.That said, the scenery and the friendly atmosphere overall were great, just a little quieter.
Date of review: May 8, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Owen Rogers
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great course and great support
In full: I enjoyed this alot, even though I missed my target. Good atmosphere and support in town and through the villages. On the 2nd visit I found the Greenway extremely tedious and never-ending; can't be avoided though. The hill at 8 and 18 is not nice, but the course cannot be described as hilly, perhaps nearly undulating. The marshalls and drink station staff were, in general, Supprtive, though some of the marshalls were on the verge of surly, a smile perhaps?
May well be back next year.
Date of review: May 8, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: David Wintle
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Need 2 start the runners at diff times,or have runners start at positions, was overtaking people who should have started way behind me, and it just slowed me down, became a bit frustrating!!!!
Date of review: May 7, 2006
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