Experian Robin Hood MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (876 votes). 2010 race reviewed by: Wirralian
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Enjoyed the race and was pleased to clock 3h 58m. That said, like a previous comment my GPS suggested that the course measurement was out by approximately 0.2m. Mile 2 appeared to be 1.12 miles.
In full: Also, for a big event like this having timing mats (at halfway as a minimum) is not unreasonable to expect.
All in all a nice event and one that I will do again in the future.
Date of review: September 14, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Liz Lowe 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A tough but enjoyable choice for my first marathon.
Date of review: September 14, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: david bastow
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% |
In short: Thank you Nottingham..Wonderful People
In full: Well...I got my pb 3hrs 59 secs...The car parking toilets were great at the start.Race village lovely...marshalls were abs tremendous so encoursging hats off to you all.St Johns really nice and it amazed me how quickly the response team got to those who were struggling.I really enjoyed this marathon...tiresome but worth it...the support was great...I take my hat off to Nottingham..wonderful people.Thank you to everyone who organised the event.
Date of review: September 13, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: mrposh
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised, good atmosphere.
In full: My first go at this, my home town half marathon. Superb organisation and a good atmosphere led to an enjoyable pre race. I did find this tough, I need to put more hills into my training for next year! The long climb on the University campus was the worst for me.
I thought the finish was great - the crowds were excellent and the organisation getting through the end was top rate.
My GPS told me this was a very long half, maybe it's just mine but it has usually been pretty accurate.
Overall, very glad I ran, will be back next year.
Date of review: September 13, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Hackers
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A fantastic race, amazing support, toilets galore, interesting route, excellent goody bag. Deserves the accolades it receives.
In full: A wonderful day and a PB. I've done this race once before and just because the second half can be described as flat doesn't mean that it is any easier than the much more undulating first half! Those 3 or so miles around the rowing centre were emotional however so was the level of support. Thank you to everyone. Some of the best support from locals and marshallers alike I have ever seen.
Date of review: September 13, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: N Humphry
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great organisation, friendly marshals, well spaced drinks, plenty of toilets. A bit hillier than expected though, with some dull long stretches of road
Date of review: September 13, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Gibbon
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Well organised marathon.
In full: My third marathon following Berlin and London so i wasn't sure how i would find it even though i have done the half several times. I have to say i really enjoyed it, i don't think it's the easiest marathon, mainly due to the headwind which you are likely to experience coming from Holme Pierrepont and along the Trent and I wasn't too keen on the gravel path in the same section. Scenery wise you can't ask for much better in a city marathon and although it's pricey imagine how much the police and council charge for that many road closures. All in all i say well done to the organisers and i will be back but only when i'm not chasing a PB.
Date of review: September 13, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: jules_perox
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: ++A Hilly first half with a blustery second!++
In full: Excellent organisation from the minute TomTom got us to basically where we needed to be!
Parked, toileted, started all fine.
Agreed there were one or two bottle necks, and slightly a little too many switch backs but nothing to serious.
However...the Watersports section was as tough as everyone made out before hand!
Amazing respect and thanks to the St Johns teams out on the course. I was fortunate not to require their help but saw plenty that did sadly.
Many congrats and thanks to all the marshalls and organisers too.
All good.
Date of review: September 13, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Manda Dickson
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: As a first timer was absolutely brilliant.
In full: This was the fist time i have completed a marathon, and i wasn't dissapointed. The organisation was great, the crowds and various well wishers were fab, including fellow runners who cheered me on. The route once out of town was lovely especially running right past Pierrepont Hall. The only downside was a slight lack of toilets on the course, and some seemed to be locked.
Date of review: September 13, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: ElbowBones
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: If ever a marathon event could be described as a thoroughlu uplifting experience, this was it!
In full: I got home from this event absolutely delighted with the whole day (apart from pain of the marathon itself!). I thought the event was hassle-free, loads of toilets, efficient kit drop-off, lots of freebie energy products, loads of encouraging and helpful stewards, good support and an interesting route for someone unfamiliar with Nottingham, like myself. I can't think of a single negative aspect to the event.
Date of review: September 13, 2010
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