Great Bentley Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (261 votes). | 1 to 10 of 57 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
| The big picture 2008 (57 votes) | | Overall score | | 85% | | How many would do it again? | | 97% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 76% | | PB potential | | 86% | | Atmosphere | | 69% | | Organisation | | 79% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 74% |
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2008 race reviewed by: Mark Andrews 6
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% |
In short: Fast course - another PB this year Date of review: August 10, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Fairlands Valley Spartans
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: It was abit of a hike for us, but a really nice race. Certainly a fast course . In full: One dampener was that the 1st mile marker was short (by about 30 secs), and the last mile equally long. Date of review: July 14, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: JOHN CLARKE 19
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Superb race.Nice and flat. I managed to beat my pb by 1.5 mins. Great momento Date of review: July 14, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Grundlestook
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Excellent start to the weekend In full: First time I've run this race and enjoyed the whole experience and will be back next year . Fourth race this year so far after a longish break from competitive running and what a superb momento . Date of review: July 14, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: GregP
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Excellent - far better than I remember from 2007 Date of review: July 12, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: KAREN Vernon
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good marshalling and organised In full: A goody bag at the end would have been nice, would have been willing to pay a little bit extra for it. Date of review: February 12, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Bertie69
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: The only thing to say is thanks to all those involved and I'll see you next year!!!! Date of review: February 7, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Hills of Death (HOD)
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: PB Cert (if not windy) In full: Figure of Eight course flat and windy nice number of runners. Organisation fairly good water stations choatic having to wait for water get yourself organised. My legs were f***** before race so no PB for me. Great finsh on the village green. Nice big bit of cake for 40p after :) Date of review: February 6, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: scruffymonkey
 | | 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: Friendly race. PB potential (if the wind had dropped) In full: I was 5 minutes slower than last year but this was a combination of strong & cold wind and a weakened resolve to push the pace. Very encouraging marshalls. Date of review: February 5, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Alastair Bayliss
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well I got a PB so that made me very happy! Reliable mile makers, good marshalling and support even on the very coldest days helped a lot with that, thanks GBRC Date of review: February 5, 2008
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