Buxton Half-Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (97 votes). 2006 race reviewed by: bunts
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Superb scenery with nightmare hills
In full: Beats a city centre half-marathon anyday. The scenery in the first nine miles, and especially around mile 5 is calendar material. A very tough run (especially with that wind!) but ultimately rewarding, with a nice finish in the pavillion gardens. Get some hill training in and do this race next year - you'll not regret it!
Date of review: May 28, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: M Foxall
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Beautiful scenery, made the pain worthwile. Very testing half indeed. Cant wait for next years. Good crowds at the finish and excellent facilities. Good value for money.
Date of review: May 28, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Hairy Gibbon
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: It's a tough one this baby, nice to see the finishing line.
Date of review: May 28, 2006
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2005 race reviewed by: krusti
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Satisfyingly tough!
Date of review: June 7, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Martin James
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: MEN ONLY!!
In full: The joy of this race is both counterbalanced and accentuated by its challanges. The hills are the stuff of nightmares in terms of size, scale, and frequency. The frustration that these may cause though is easily counterbalanced by the stunning scenary and the buzz of tackling this tough course in a good time. A must run!
Date of review: June 6, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Ian Sparks
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: A fantastic day and place for a run.
In full: Loved the changing facilities in the baths, the shower was literally ice cold and took your breath away nearly as much as the uphills! The closest I've come to an ice bath however and think there is something to be said?
Date of review: June 1, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Simon Dean
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: This has the hardest start in the world!!. I will never forget looking up after 1 mile and seeing THAT HILL CLIMB!!! Amazing run and recommended to all. I'll be back next year
In full: What a fantastic half marathon. This took me right out of my comfort zone of the flat 13.1 mile run. Fantastic views when you were able to enjoy them. Really well organised with good parking and a lovely finish in the gardens. I will never forget that sight after around a mile of the HUGE hill climb in front! Good atmosphere all round. Well done Buxton. See you all there next year.....
Date of review: May 30, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Ian Dodds
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Views and scenery superb, especially the narrow valley after 5m. Excellent organisation, brilliant HQ at Pavilion Gardens. Would recommend this race to anyone.
Date of review: May 30, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: g of the bang
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: very hard in places also easy in others
In full: an excellent challenge very rewarding didnt do it in as slow time as i though i would have. t shirt could have been better.very enjoyable.
Date of review: May 29, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Jezistadore
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Not for the faint hearted but do-able
In full: I was a little confused when I arrived (as a 1st timer) where the start line was & there was no big clock so someone had to let me know my time at the end. The changing facilities were a bit dodgy, however overall the race was very scenic, friendly & (dare I say it) enjoyable. see you next year!
Date of review: May 29, 2005
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