Buxton Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (102 votes). | 1 to 10 of 14 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture 2008 (14 votes) | | Overall score | | 91% | | How many would do it again? | | 93% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 96% | | PB potential | | 44% | | Atmosphere | | 74% | | Organisation | | 83% | | Value | | 90% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
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2008 race reviewed by: Dave N
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: great race , great town , and bank holiday monday to recover .
Date of review: May 29, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Deer weasel
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well worth the pain for the views
Date of review: May 29, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Ticker Tape
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great Race, Good Atmosphere, Fantastic Scenery
Date of review: May 26, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Mark Fitzgerald
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Fantastic scenery, quite challenging...Great race!
Date of review: May 26, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: safety pin
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Mavellous Race
In full: Very enjoyable race, even through the wind. Thanks to all the marshalls. Looking forward to doing it again next year
Date of review: May 26, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Co...in
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: well worth the trip
Date of review: May 26, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: kurt
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: tough and hilly
In full: My 4th time doing the run, I had a PB by 2.5mins so forget a normal half PB and aim for the course PB. Great hills, windy conditions and smiles on the water givers! What more could you ask for on a sunday morning. I think eyam just pips this one for toughness??
Date of review: May 26, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: James M
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Tough
In full: Hilly and was very windy in the exposed parts. The second major climb was particularly difficult just after 7 miles. Pleasant start and finish area. Nice T-shirt.
Date of review: May 25, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: redhill tossa
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: very tough half
In full: good testing half marathon brings you back down to reality.can't make me mind up which is the toughest eyam or buxton.hopefully see you next year.
Date of review: May 25, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Stephen Green 10
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great scenic valley stuck between two challenging hills. Fun.
Date of review: May 25, 2008
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