GDF Suez Leeds Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (411 votes). | The big picture 2009 (92 votes) | | Overall score | | 79% | | How many would do it again? | | 93% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 53% | | PB potential | | 62% | | Atmosphere | | 68% | | Organisation | | 82% | | Value | | 73% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 70% |
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2009 race reviewed by: Kingsley Lambert
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A great race - hilly first half then all down hill
In full: I've done this for 2 years now and I reckon it is great fun. There's just the right amount of runners to make it interesting but no congestion. Support is quite good too. Parking etc v easy and a lovely pre start and finish atmosphere.
This year's dhirt was nicer than last and all in all a v good event and well organised. Thanks Leeds!
Date of review: July 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Ian Lodge 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Oh those hills!!
In full: 3rd time of doing it, and those hills at the start still get to me. But the crowds are great and supportive, which more than make up for it. Maybe a few portaloos in Millenium Square to ease the crush on the toilets.
Definitely back for a 4th go next year.
Date of review: June 4, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Pudsey Bear
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A must on my Race Calendar
In full: Well done for sorting out the route after Lawnswood to Woodside a vast improvement. Graet support for locals but why don't the relay racers give any support !!!
Date of review: June 4, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Robin Brown 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very enjoyable event altogether
Date of review: June 4, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Sarah Allen 9
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: June 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: claire mcgowan
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: IT'S GOT A FEW SLOW INCLINE'S AND HILLS SO A BIT DIFFERENT BUT VERY WELL ORGANISED AND GREAT SUPPORT. WILLL BE DOING IT AGAIN FOR THE THIRD TIME TO TRY TO IMPROVE MY TIME. GREAT DAY IN ALL
Date of review: May 24, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Gene Genie
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: May 18, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Joe cavanagh
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Very hilly for first 6 miles!
In full: The first half of this race was tough, very tough. One particular hill after about 4 miles was ridiculous really, especially if you're new to half marathons. It could well put you off. Crowds were good, goody bag naff but t-shirt was one of the best.
Date of review: May 16, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Peter Wordsworth
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: not the prettiest but popular and well organised with agood atmospher
Date of review: May 16, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Battlstarsbw9
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: This is one of the year's half marathons to do - excellent
Date of review: May 15, 2009
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