Forest of Dean Trails Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (240 votes). | 1 to 10 of 49 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 |
| The big picture 2008 (49 votes) | | Overall score | | 87% | | How many would do it again? | | 94% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 91% | | PB potential | | 59% | | Atmosphere | | 75% | | Organisation | | 77% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 70% |
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2008 race reviewed by: David Hart 8
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough course, especially the first half or so, but rewarding, well organised and good fun (isn't that what it's all about?).
Date of review: August 13, 2010
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2008 race reviewed by: Rooknee
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Undulating with a very fast finish - shame about the timings
In full: Overall a good race - not too unreasonably priced (when compared with other events of a similar size), well marshalled and of course, a great location.
Weather turned out to be perfect, though I'm glad I managed to get inside during the 15 minute delay.
Though I didn't get one, it was a nice touch having special T-shirts for the first 50 men and women to finish.
My only real gripes are:
1) the chip timing system didn't work at the start so all times are gun-to-chip which, given the lack of a clear start (the gun didn't sound) affected times recorded.
2) lack of signage from the finish back to the car park.
3) charging for tea/coffee at the finish - firstly, who carries cash with them during a race? secondly, given the conditions (it felt cold again after finishing) would it be so much to ask (given the £14 fee) for a free cuppa (I'd have swapped the tacky medal for one!)?
As it's local, I'll probably be back one day.
Date of review: March 25, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: steven harris 7
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Wet and a little chilly at the start but still an enjoyable race.
Date of review: March 23, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Cat22
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Friendly marshalls and good organisation. Would definately run it again
Date of review: March 19, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: CHRISTINE BUXTON
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Muddy and hilly but great fun!
In full: This was my first 1/2 marathon, feel semi ready for the Edinburgh Marathon now :-)
Date of review: March 18, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Sally Kemp
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Wet, cold and muddy but really good fun.
Date of review: March 18, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: runninggirl17
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Slight hold up at the start but otherwise well organised
Date of review: March 18, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Annie H
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent race with very good organisation.
In full: This was my first trail half-marathon after doing lots of road ones and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The only down of the morning was seeing the guy collapsed near the finish. Hope he has made a full recovery - best wishes to him.
Date of review: March 17, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: morgrunning
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race, pity about the weather.
Date of review: March 17, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Rosey666
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Wet. Muddy. Great
In full: See above. Thanks to the marshals for the encouragement they gave in the conditions. Must learn to train running downhill.
Date of review: March 17, 2008
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