Mansfield Stars and Stripes Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (165 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: MaccPosh
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 40% |
In short: Tough course. Excellently organised and marshalled, with a highly enthusiastic commentator on the microphone.
Date of review: July 6, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: James M
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Undulating but not too hilly.
In full: Weather was fairly good for running, much better than high heat. Got a PB - the hills were definately not as bad as I was expecting. Nice goody bag too!
Date of review: July 6, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: redhill tossa
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: undulating
In full: tough but did enjoy it this time weather not to bad.good value and good organistion will be there again next year.
Date of review: July 6, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: LEE CLEMMIT
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hilly but not too bad. Recommend incorporating some hill work in training (unlike me)
In full: First time on this course and quite enjoyed it. It is hill but certainly not horrific (overheard a guy in the baggage tent say the old course hillier). VERY lucky with the weather tho (decent support considering the rain) and got PB, which I'm sure wouldn't have been the case with the sun beating down.
Date of review: July 6, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: Heather Wesson
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Although this is a hilly course it was my first half marathon race, enjoyed the day and race experience. Note that the route is not trafic free.
Date of review: July 15, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: john seekings
| | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hills Hills and more hills
In full: The signs to get there were non existant ar tiny. the course was all up hill with the down hill bits very short and steep. All up hill stretches were long slogs. I don't mind a mix of hills but this one was tough.good atmosphere at the end. I asked for help at 9 miles but he didn't know where to get medical help.
Date of review: July 12, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Spud Murphy
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Happy, Hilly, Half
In full: Great half marathon - will be back next year
Date of review: July 9, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: wessonb
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: MY FIRST HALF MARATHON, AND LOVED IT
Date of review: July 8, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: foofighter
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: well organised
In full: what can i say brilliant organisation great goody bag (two bananas 1 bag of crisp and a drink ) just what you want after 13 miles compared to sheffields alpan bar and a card advertising a taxi firm ( ive just run 13 miles i dont want a taxi i need an ambulance ) so thanks for a well run event . I was told the course was hilly but was not expecting anything like it was set off for a pb by mile eight my legs were shot by mile ten could hardly run by the end was just hanging on but thanks too the two ladies who gave me a great masarge was back on my feet and the day after went for a training run , will be back next year Shefield organises take note all this for ten pounds
Date of review: July 4, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: jetpower
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: It is a good race to test you with the hills
Date of review: July 4, 2007
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