Royal Parks Foundation Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (203 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Anne Ambrose
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Probably the best organised mass run in London
In full: Although a few tweeks are needed on the toilet facilities, baggage drop off and number of freebies at the end- this is a very well organised race. Great venue, nice course and great for spectators.
Date of review: October 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Calista Ibbitson
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Really enjoyed the race here, lots of support from the crowds
Date of review: October 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: ChocolateChicken
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Wonderfully slick half marathon
In full: Just needs a few tweaks, and - organisers - please ban MP3 players from next year, the number of dummies who crashed into me and people around me because they were unable to hear people approaching/passing was simply too high.
Date of review: October 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Martin Connor
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Best event I've run in for atmosphere and scenery.
In full: This was a brilliantly organised event, a superb route combining the stunning architecture of London with the greenery of Hyde Park. Great support through the park and a really good set up at the start / finish with the food festival and charity tents, great to bring the family to. Brilliant for spectators as my wife got to see me 4 times without having to walk very far at all.
Not one for PBs as it gets quite tight and clogged up in parts but a PB is not the drawer of this great event.
Date of review: October 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Spadger
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: October 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Paul Mitchley
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: October 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: richard sly
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great organisation, fantastic course, loads of freebies - i'll be back!!
Date of review: October 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Flying Pig
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Very enjoyable
In full: Perhaps could have been a little more generous with the provisions at the finish.
Date of review: October 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Rebecca Birtwistle
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race, would definitely do this one again
Date of review: October 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Liz S
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Excellent Event
In full: This is an exceptionally well organised race with huge pb potential. The price tag is steep but when compared to Bristol which costs about the same this race wins on all counts. Elites and novices can get a good run.
Date of review: October 12, 2009
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