Eyam Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (120 votes). 2007 race reviewed by: Bruce Smith 4
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Spectacular Views , frollicking lambs and aching knees
In full: I was amazed at how organised it all was. The villagers and locals at all points around the course were fantastically welcoming and supportive. But the real reward is in the scenery you get for slogging up those hills. I thought that this was quite a good run for beginners like me because even though the hills are tough the downhills allow you to coast a little and get back the energy expelled in the climbing. And as a beginner a PB is possible as I got one (OK -it doesn't say much for speed up this point).
Date of review: May 14, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: mummy-of-2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: challenging, fulfilling, wonderful scenery, great organisation
Date of review: May 13, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Farouk Vawda
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Toughest half-marathon I've done.
In full: I've done half-marathons fairly frequently for about 20 years, but this is certainly the toughest (so far). Maybe I'm a Southern softie, but we don't have hills like these darn sarf. Thought I was through the worst of it between miles 2-4 (& people were already walking on that second mile), but 9-12: damn! Earned that downhill finish. Organisation was spot on. Plenty of well positioned water stations. &, if you're reading Jasper, thanks for the dates.
Date of review: May 13, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Kathy Attwood
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A challenging community event.It is well organised , has plenty of drink & sponge stations & so scenic.
Date of review: May 13, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Houlty
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: I was warned about the hills..............
Date of review: May 13, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: kruger fitch
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: thr hills are alive.
In full: now that is one great half marathon.the whole village was out to help and to enjoy the atmostphere.a tough hill at the start then a great undulating coarse very quick in parts.then a good tester hill at about 9miles .then the best bit a long down hill to the finish to be greeted by a cheering crowd.lots of water stations, great t shirt and sunny!!!thank you to the people of eyam for a great day.
Date of review: May 13, 2007
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2006 race reviewed by: yasmin delargy
| | 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: Well marshalled,plenty of water stations,great scenery,great race.
Date of review: May 22, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: darc
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: What running is all about!!
In full: Fantastic scenery, superb organisation, a genuinely warm welcome and those hills!! So tough, yet so rewarding! For a non-affiliated runner this is what running is all about. See you in 2007!
Date of review: May 15, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: madz
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: a brilliant half marathon
In full: If you like a challenge then this is for you.
brilliant marshalls and plenty of water stations
GREAT
Date of review: May 13, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Manweb
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: fantastic
In full: In terms of hills, hard work and scenery, this is possibly the closest to a fell race that a road race can get. Long downhills followed by tough climbs meant that my splits varied from 6 mins to 12, which beats steady paced monotony any day. The organisation ran like clockwork, I've never seen so many marshalls and water stations, and there's even a pub and a cafe (both open first thing on a Sunday morning) at the start/finish line. What more could you want? An iconic T-shirt maybe? You get that too.
Date of review: May 9, 2006
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