Clowne Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (141 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: johny fp
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Scenic and mildly challenging course.
In full: Well organised event and a great race. Scenic and interesting with some challenges throughout. It is not especially hilly though and should not put you off. I would recommend this if you have not done it.
Date of review: November 29, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Mr Darcy
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: My first half-marathon. But certainly not my last!!
In full: The good old English weather came out to play and the skies opened! Unfortunatly 10 minutes after i'd handed my waterproof over to Mrs. Darcy at the start line!
Nice course, based on everyone's comments about hills i was expecting this to be tougher than it was. Race was well organised, started on time (with the world's loudest starter pistol!) and the marshalls on the route all had an encouraging word to say.
Date of review: November 29, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: BigJohnson
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Wet & hilly - but excellent!
In full: The heavens opened for about 5 miles - ok I'm wet now - you can stop raining !
A challenging undulating/hilly course - well marshalled - how loud was the start pistol !
Not a PB but a course best for myself by 7 minutes.
Date of review: November 29, 2009
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2008 race reviewed by: Adam Clemerson
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A great race but the last two miles in the wind were tough!
Date of review: January 12, 2009
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2008 race reviewed by: SIMON Gregory 9
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: nice one clowne rr keep it up
Date of review: November 29, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Donnasib
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Scenic challenging course
In full: The walk to the start was a bit treacherous but mainly due to the weather rather than lack of organistion. Great run, very scenic. Was impressed by the number of water stations handing out bottled water. As the route progressed, the marshalls encouragement became more vocal. Not a route for the faint hearted as quite hilly, however not as difficult as originally feared. In fact was only 2 minutes off my PB so all in all a good day out and will be included in my running diary.
Date of review: November 26, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: paul greenwood
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: great race with tough hills 10 to 12 miles. well organised and friendly marshalls.
Date of review: November 24, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: WINGS OF FIRE
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: undulated,cold and exposed would have been great in the spring
In full: coldest race of the year so far, scenic in places around the country roads.small community centre ,very crowded, decent momento. nowhere else to go after except local pub.will probably be there next year.
Date of review: November 24, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Matthew Jones 16
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Worth the early start . . .
In full: You would not expect to get a PB here . . . I did though, and I think a few others did too. Miles 10 to 12 were a bit tough / relentless, but the rest was pleasant enough. Slightly muddy getting to the start, but you couldn't really fault the excellent marshals . . . thanks to the police too . . .
Date of review: November 24, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Mike Ryan 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Worthy challenge for a first timer
In full: My first half marathon. I found it a challenge, both due to the hilly nature of the course and to the weather conditions. It was so satisfying to finish inside my expected time and completing this course will give me great confidence in future races. The organisers & marshalls were superb in their support.
Date of review: November 24, 2008
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