Shell Four Villages Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (140 votes). 2011 race reviewed by: Paul O'Reilly
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great, friendly, well organised race
Date of review: January 24, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Adair Broughton
| | 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: Undulating, Plentiful Support, Great Organisation
In full: Fourth time of racing for me in what is a delightful event, love the support all the way round the course and its interesting undulations, this is a really well organised event and a great way to start the years calendar, something for everyone.
Date of review: January 24, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Burner
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised and great value
In full: Really enjoyed this 2011 curtain opener. Really great organisation and although there was a bit of a hold up at the start it was brief. Loved the Buff have wanted one for a while. In the spirit of helping to suggest improvements I'd suggest bigger tags for the left baggage as the helpers could bearly read the tiny ones there. It would massively speed up reclaim. However that was a tiny improvement on an great and well organised run.
Date of review: January 24, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Oliver Jones
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great start to the year and good organisation
In full: This is the first year I have done this race but I can tell I have been missing out. It was a good route and great scenery and very, very well organised (the park and ride scheme was a great idea that was run perfectly). The medal vas nice and the buff was worth the entry fee by itself. The only slight niggle I had was that the start was far too narrow and crowded, meaning it was slow to get going. This is only a minor niggle though. Overall this was a really good event and a great start to the 2011 season.
Date of review: January 24, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: kevin 10k
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Superb race
In full: Challenging course but always interesting . Great organisation and plenty of support . Start needs changing for next year . Madal and commemorative "buff " were excellent . Thankyou Helsby .
Date of review: January 24, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: pato1967
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent well organised first race of the year
In full: Beforehand I thought the new start would cause a few problems but it didn't seem to cause too many problems and we were quickly out on the wide road. Big thank you to the organisers/marshalls/water station helpers for a great race
Date of review: January 24, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Chris Baynham-Hughes
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Minor issues witht he start line, but the race itself was fantastic. The only road race I do these days.
Date of review: January 24, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Nurse Gladys
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised, friendly, good value, a good start to the year
Date of review: January 24, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Solway74
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A superbly organised race
In full: Absolutely loved this race. Yes the start was very congested but other than that it was seamless. The course was slightly easier than I anticipated as was expecting some tough hills at the 10/11 mile mark but they weren't too bad. There was a lovely atmosphere thanks to the marshals, supporters & fellow runners. I was so impressed with the timing chip in the race number, I was not convinced it would work but got a text with my race time within 45 minutes of finishing the race. Very happy with the commemorative buff, makes a nice change from T-shirts (which I never wear). Thanks Helsby.
Date of review: January 23, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Tim Hulse 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great course, quite a few hills but not too steep, fantastic last 2m downhill finish
In full: The start was a bit congested but I'm not moaning.
Overall a great race, I managed a PB and really enjoyed the last 2 miles downhill - I got some time back for a change!
Date of review: January 23, 2011
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