Clarendon Way Marathon Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (252 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: ChrisS
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: It didn't rain! Woohoooo!
In full: Flawless organisation as ever and the great scenery was much more enjoyable this year because the conditions under foot were much more stable, No mud and some of the nasty ruts had been filled in. Really good atmosphere at the Farley Mount relay transition. I love this event - well done organisers.
Date of review: October 4, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: DuncyBoy
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: well organised and lovely scenery, but with some nasty hills
In full: only 1 issue with the running, at mile 17 the water station was staffed by one girl was trying really hard to keep up but couldn't cope with the demand. Not helped by some people pushing in
Date of review: October 4, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: jeffrey tumelty
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: excellent run, good challenging hills, of road no traffic, well marshalled. Not sure about runners with dogs on small tracks potential trip hazard!!
Date of review: October 4, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: ASB
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good varied course.
Date of review: October 4, 2009
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2008 race reviewed by: Melbas
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough but magnificent
In full: Found the hills very challenging: definitely not a pb course but very scenic and a great atmosphere
Date of review: November 13, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Phil Hoy
| | 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: Well organised, challenging but rewarding
In full: Yet another well organized Clarendon (third in a row for me). Of the four Marathons I have completed this Autumn, this event stood head and shoulders above the rest both in terms of runner challenge, atmosphere and organization. The start and finish locations are superb with efficient finish-start transport arrangements and supportive marshals.
Date of review: November 6, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Paul Elderkin
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: One from me the organiser so OK I am bound to be biased :) pls see my review
In full: Thanks to all for your comments. From my side of the event things seemed much better with with less queues, wider tracks, quicker collection of finishing t-shirts, medals & prize giving. Also lds of photos (see web)& many £1000's to charities from the proceeds in thanks for peoples help without which the event woudn't happen. So please tell me what else you want?? Sorry two things I cant improve is the weather and the heating for the showers. But assurances we will NOT run out of t-shirts / medals next year. ALL finishers should now have one from this year. Great to see you and hope to see you next year. Best regards to you all Paul
Date of review: November 3, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Jon Greenhalgh
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Now established as a classic in the local running calendar
In full: Will try to do the full run one year, the marathon of marathons! Half is an excellent and challenging event
Date of review: October 30, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Andrew Eadon-Jones
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My first marathon great run but bad weather day.
In full: It was a very wet and muddy marathon for my first attempt no ones fault just the way things turned out. It was enough to put me off for 2 years before I do my next one it was very painful in the end the slippey mud made my muscles ache I did not know I had and some I did.
Date of review: October 28, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: GUNIT
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: The best race i have run this year
In full: The best challenge I have had this year. It was great, all we needed was bergens and shouting and it could of been an Army PT outing. That goes for the organisation too. I cant fault anything. Just wish i got the medal, it looked cool!
Date of review: October 17, 2008
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