Sussex Beacon Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (483 votes). | 1 to 10 of 82 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 |
| The big picture 2007 (82 votes) | | Overall score | | 75% | | How many would do it again? | | 88% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 70% | | PB potential | | 75% | | Atmosphere | | 66% | | Organisation | | 64% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 76% |
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2007 race reviewed by: Eugene Nyunt.
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A little bit like a wind tunnel, but at a low setting and hitting you from the side.
In full: As my very first half-marathon I loved this race, and didn't find completing the 13 miles(approx.) too tricky. That said, there were some disconcerting points where stragglers would be confronted with quicker runners heading in the opposite direction.
Apart from the enormous cliff near the end of the course the route was pretty much flat or downhill. Indeed the hairiest moment for myself was being unable to control my speed, as I ran back down to the beach from the top of the cliff. Thankfully I didn't crash into anybody else, nor sent myself sprawling towards the nearest A&E.
Date of review: May 10, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: James Welbury 2
| | Overall score | | 20% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 20% | | Value | | 20% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Far too expensive and discriminates against average club runners
Date of review: May 10, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: IAN ROBINSON 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: The messenger from Marathon is only half dead !
In full: Lovely weather and beautiful scenery made this less gruelling but at 10 miles you head for the finish..... and then head in the opposite direction, up a cliff ! Funny ? NOT.
Date of review: April 16, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: angelala
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Reasonable value
In full: This was, all in all, a good race. Much has been said of the lack of the first three mile markers, the toilets etc. The route was great until the last four miles and the stupid switchbacks!!!
Date of review: March 13, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: lee rhodes
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A really good race for those preparing for FLM although not sure about the last couple of miles with nice incline and even some steps thrown in.
Date of review: March 2, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: McPog
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: great race my fave half by miles
Date of review: March 1, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Chris Smith 14
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Pleasant enough course. I agree with some of the organisation points, but nothing that can't be sorted for next year.
Date of review: February 28, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Robert Johnston 10
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Could do better
In full: Got there early so didn't experience the toilet problems personally but they were there for all to see with 10mins to start - terrible. Good run along the coast could have done with out the steeper cliff then short sharp run downhill with 2 miles to go. would do it again if only to run in the proper distance if it really was 13.44 as according to other reviews on here.
Date of review: February 27, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: mark clawson
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: great race , very well organised .
In full: just as it was last year , well organised . a flat course great for setting a pb , as i done . will be back to try and beat it next year.
Date of review: February 25, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Fiona Ricketts
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great for a first timer
Date of review: February 24, 2007
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