Hogweed Hilly HalfHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (220 votes). | 1 to 10 of 53 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
| The big picture 2009 (53 votes) | | Overall score | | 97% | | How many would do it again? | | 98% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 97% | | PB potential | | 42% | | Atmosphere | | 91% | | Organisation | | 96% | | Value | | 92% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 66% |
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2009 race reviewed by: Peter Lancaster
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great, small-time, country half marathon.
Date of review: April 5, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Rachel Bennett 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent but hilly race
Date of review: March 31, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Steven Williams 7
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A great reason for being a runner. Wonderful!
In full: One of the best races I've ever been in. Well organised. Lots of encouragement around the course. Magnificent scenery. A worthy challenge and a great sense of fulfilment at the end. Well done to all concerned. See you next year.
Date of review: March 30, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Anthony Glover 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Worth getting up for.
In full: A superb event. Well organised, well supported boasting fine views of the Cotswolds. A challenging run with several notable hills to contend with!
Date of review: March 29, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Jacktomomax
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: 2 hard hills at 2 miles & 8 miles , great run for Jelly Babies !!!!
Date of review: March 28, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Mr. K.
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Saw lots of Hogweeds, yes it was a half marathon & boy was it hilly!
In full: A big thanks to everyone who helped putting on this event - TOP class event. The scenery was so nice it took your thoughts away from the hills & that is saying something. Great event & roll on next year.
Date of review: March 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Kevin McConville
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Simply the best half marathon, do this race and you'll be back for more.
In full: Everything about this race is first class. The organisation, marshalling, support and post race food can't be beaten. The course is tough but the glorious scenery more than compensates for the tired legs. Maybe next year I'll be able to run all the way up Kilcott Hill (in my dreams)!
Date of review: March 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: run4fun2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Challenging course compensated by atmosphere and friendly organisation
In full: This was my first running of the Hilly Half after hearing many good reports. Yes it's tough, but it's also a fair course. Comparatively small field makes it very friendly, with supportive marshalls all the way around. Reasonable support for rural half marathon - held on very quiet lanes. A great antidote to many larger events where the runner comes second.
Date of review: March 26, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Steve Robinson 8
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent, but hills would put off 1st timers.
In full: The hills, particularly Kilcott were hard but you can gain some speed going down, I was extremely surprised to set a new PB.
The organisers and everyone else were very friendly and welcoming.
Date of review: March 25, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: tiny tina
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: a great race with a great atmosphere, away from the big city halfs and a reminder of what running is all about...Freedom...Escape!
Date of review: March 25, 2009
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