Surrey Slog Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (150 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: HZEY5
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: challenging but rewarding
In full: my first half marathon and maybe not the best way to begin. Great physical challenge and a real sense of achievement.
Date of review: July 19, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Matthew Reynolds 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: I forgot how much I enjoy this race. Third time and gets better with each one. Great challenging course, well marked and with a positive team of people bringing it all together. Thank you to all the marshalls / organisers etc I'll be back next year !
Date of review: July 19, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Karen harding 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: An interesting and varied course, it was my first half marathon and I would recommend it a fun day out, well signposted
Date of review: July 19, 2009
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2008 race reviewed by: Polly Jacobs
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Second year of running this fantastic race. Possibly not the best race to start back with having had my second baby 4 months ago, I had forgotten about all the hills!, but great sense of achievement. Really well organised and lovely atmosphere.
Date of review: November 5, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Mark Barrett 6
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: brilliant , was on a high for days, can't wait for next years
Date of review: July 28, 2008
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2006 race reviewed by: Martin Sampson
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Demading but thoroughly enjoyable cross country half marathon
In full: I ran this for the first time in 2008, following excellent reviews.
You start in the grounds of a pretty old private school in the depths of Surrey
(good parking, toilets and showers).
The atmosphere is very friendly with about 250 people taking part.
The run starts slowly by winding up through the school, up through a narrow
path between fields and over a few sytes. You then enter a mixture of pretty
woodland and wide open country tracks.
The course is cleverly designed so you pretty much run the same course twice
but in opposite directions.
The course is dominated by long, fairly tough ascents and then sharp downhills,
which makes it a real challenge, all the work you do on the ascents is not
rewarded !
The run culminates in the ascent of the summit of Holmbury Hill (one of the
highest points in South East England).
People talk of adding 15% to your normal time, I would argue it is close to
20%, so a really good workout.
You are applauded through the finish line and there was a nice atmosphere at
the end and a real joint sense of achievement.
Date of review: July 23, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Sebby
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Glorious scenery, but tough hills - a challenge!
In full: Fantatic organisation & thanks to all the marshalls who were extremely friendly & encouraging.
Date of review: July 22, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Malcolm Gumbrell
| | 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: Not a walk in the park.......more a tough run in the woods!
In full: Charming venue. Friendly folks. When the starter says you will be shot if you drop out, then you know you are in for a special race! Tough course but what a great off road half. The views are superb, the marshalls so positive,the water stations so welcoming and the overall organisation brilliant. Mind you my glutes felt like someone had used them for a punchbag, and today my quads are somewhat challenged. Well done everyone, I had an enjoyable day. I for one will be back next year.
Date of review: July 21, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Michael Carmody
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Well organised , fantastic scenery, Highly recommended :-)
Date of review: July 21, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Ax Hemingway
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Brilliant organisation makes a tough course manageable
In full: You do get fair warning about how hard this race is, so I can't even complain about the hills. The marshalling, organisation, markings and signposting - the most detailed and specific I've ever seen - were absolutely spot on, with all the marshalls and drinks station staff very friendly and encouraging too. I really did need that encouragement for the mile long hill up to mile 12. The course was lovely, I wish I could have stopped for the stunning viewpoint at the summit - maybe I'll go back when I'm not running!
Date of review: July 21, 2008
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