Quintiles Bracknell Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (260 votes). 2010 race reviewed by: Born To Plod
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Superb organisation and great value
In full: I've run this race several times now and I find it impossible to find fault. Every time it seems to run like clockwork which I'm sure is a tribute to the hard work of the organisers. Plus it's one of the best value races around. Highly recommended
Date of review: May 10, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: HowFar???
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Best half in the area by far
In full: Top notch organisation, great marshalling, enthusiastic water/sponge helpers, great goody bag, terrific value all round.
Lovely start/finish area. Route a lot more attractive than you'd think from Bracknell.
Above all this race hasn't got too big for its boots, race entries are kept at a sensible level so it's big enough that you're never alone but small enough that you can run at your pace.
Long may it continue.
Date of review: May 10, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: pmo
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Who would have thought Bracknell was this pretty?
In full: From parking 20 yards from the start, the huge number of loos at the start, enthusiatic marshalls (most anyway) and a no waste goody bag at the end this is a great race. This is a well organised race in suprisingly pleasant surrounds. A few hills, but nothing to stop a fast time. The best value half around
Date of review: May 10, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Philip Leonard
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Superbly organised and a great atmosphere
Date of review: May 9, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: KeepGoing!
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Fabulous event
In full: Great organisation from start to finish. Excellent marshalling and support. Great teams on the water stations. Can't wait to do it again next year!!
Date of review: May 9, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Peter Mannion
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Top value race, brilliantly organised.
In full: All went like clockwork with the organization. The marshalls, kids offering drinks and suporters were all superb, thanks very much. Great weather for runners (if not watchers!) and top value with a great goody bag and decent t-shirt thrown in.
Date of review: May 9, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Rachel Nicholson 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Superb organisation, excellent marshalling and a great goodie bag!
In full: First time running this race and was pleasantly surprised. The marshalling was excellent - got encouragement from all of them on the way round, and considering the 'twisty-ness' of the course, there was never a junction or road crossing unattended.
Route was interesting, not the prettiest, but a few hills, lots of twists and turns and parks to keep things interesting.
For a relatively small race, the public support was brilliant - lots of residents on the way round and the children at the water/sponge stations were very enthusiastic!
Organisation was great - got a car parking space no problem, route signposted all the way round, started bang on 9am and there were plenty of toilets! Only suggestion would be a couple of port-a-loos on the way round - perhaps at a few water stations?
Goodie bag was great too - t-shirt, medal, re-usable drawstring bag, drink, water bottle, Sweatshop voucher and cereal bar. Results and photos were up by dinner time as well. Great value. Will defintely be back next year. :)
Date of review: May 9, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: mee meep
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Best race in the area by far.
In full: As always a superb race in every aspect. Puts all other half marathons in the area to shame.
Date of review: May 9, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: medic one
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: i'll be back
In full: could not drink from the poly cups on the course and could change them to plastic cups instead, please keep the Sponges for next time, GOOD marshalling too , good for PB's or SB's like myself as a SB (Seasons Best) and Sports Systems got out the Results really QUICKLY too and over all it was a DARN GOOD RACE
Date of review: May 9, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: wiggrun
| | 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: Well Done Quintiles and Bracknell !
In full: Great event, a credit to the organisers and sponsors, and of course, all of the many volunteers out there in the rain.
Course is good fun, a nice hill to play with, plenty of flatish bits, several good corners, and it's traffic free, a huge bonus.
I'll be back for more ! It's one of my fave runs, and recomended.
Date of review: May 9, 2010
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