White Peak Marathon and Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (180 votes). | 1 to 10 of 41 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 |
| The big picture 2007 (41 votes) | | Overall score | | 97% | | How many would do it again? | | 98% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 98% | | PB potential | | 76% | | Atmosphere | | 78% | | Organisation | | 87% | | Value | | 86% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 72% |
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2007 race reviewed by: clairster
 | | 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: wonderful off road wander through the winding ways of white peak
In full: fantastic, love it, cant wait to do it again. great scenary. great organisation. great people. 20miles of mildly uphill then the downhills to challenge you at the end. fabulous, cant wait for 2008 :)
Date of review: January 26, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: Plodding Dave
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Superb run. A hidden classic of the racing calendar.
In full: Nothing to be scared of. Downhills are welcome at the end of the race and the gentle climb for the first few miles is hardly noticeable. FA cup final and beer tent at finish - great.
Date of review: June 12, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: CC(O)C(=O)O
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Practise long downhills before you do this one...
In full: Half marathon PB for me. Registration was nice and smooth. Bus to start all happy smiley faces. Torrential downpoor as we walked from bus drop off to start was uhm, refreshing!? The run itself was fantastic, just mind the cyclists and walkers coming the other way. Support a bit sparse but then it is along an old disused railway high up on the peaks. Water stations were plastic cup affair, not the best but it keeps rubbish close by for the marshalls to collect. Although it was a small field (200ish runners) there was always another runner in view so you didn't get lonely but not one if you want to chat.
Date of review: June 12, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: mr f
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Superb!
In full: This is what running marathon is all about. Forget crowded city streets and traffic congestion! Its a real race for runners. Fantastic!!
Date of review: May 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Bbhsb
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: What a lovely race!
In full: Really enjoyed this, apart from the long downhill which did for my legs. The support though sparse was lovely, and the views of course were superb. I will be back next year, maybe to do the full marathon.
Date of review: May 24, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Birdypie
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Another beautiful run in the Dales
In full: Big congratulations and thank yous to all the organisers of White Peak again this year. I have no complaints - enjoyed a wonderful run and a PB by several minutes. Its great to be able to run the whole event off road and away from the traffic.
I'll be back...but maybe just a half next time!
Date of review: May 22, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: tramps_like_us
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A1 half-marathon :
In full: Firm, off-road track, ideal for your fastest road shoes. Quick, scenic and friendly for the first 8 miles. Three staggering downhills in the final 5 miles.
Goody bag & mug at the end. Excellent organisation.
Do it in 2008 - make sure you've done some downhill training.
Date of review: May 22, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Wallsend Wanderer
| | 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: An excellent race both in adminstration and scenery
In full: really good to run an off road marathon. Much better than doing a race with thousands of other runners
Date of review: May 22, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: RunningBob
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Top race in all respects through glorious countryside. Forget FLM with the TV and celebs this is what running is about.
Date of review: May 22, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: flanker
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Yet again a superb race
In full: The course has beaten me the last two years but I still love this event and will be back again next year. And next year I will beat it :-)
Everything about this race is great: scenery, organisation, friendliness, value for money, ..
Do it. This is what marathons are all about, not plodding through flat city streets.
Date of review: May 22, 2007
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