NSPCC Milton Keynes Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (24 votes). | 1 to 10 of 12 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture 2012 (12 votes) | | Overall score | | 82% | | How many would do it again? | | 79% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 72% | | PB potential | | 77% | | Atmosphere | | 75% | | Organisation | | 88% | | Value | | 65% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 78% |
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2012 race reviewed by: Stephen McAllister 2
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: August 19, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Rod Barrett
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good race for good cause; only a 'maybe' for 2012 because long way from home
In full: Clash with Silverstone GP was a drawback for me as I had to stay overnight and rooms were scarce and expensive. Glad I checked the parking/start layout the day before because my sat nav took me into residential mystery land! Otherwise, people were friendly and helpful and the squeeze in the early stages of the race was not a problem for an old charity runner. My slow time was down to me, not the course. Lovely that the rain held off for the morning. Glad I came but, for me, just a 'maybe' for next year.
Date of review: July 19, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Simon Kelly 7
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: well organised and supported
In full: A good course - relatively flat just a few ups and downs for the underpasses. Supportive marshalls and well organised at the start and finish.
Date of review: July 15, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Paulbakerboy
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised, good marshalling great atmosphere
In full: The support along the route was fantastic.
The first mile was awful, far too tight for the number of people running.
Date of review: July 12, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Jamie Farmer
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fast, flat course along a nice route with a definite potential for a PB.
In full: My first time running this event and I would highly recommend it. Organisation was excellent. I had to collect my race number and chip on the day and everyone was helpful. Baggage area was well organised and managed too.
The race finishes on the school field at the end of the 100m running track and your greeted by someone handing you everything you need after the race.....water, banana, cereal/granola bar and that all important medal!!
Tip - Give yourself plenty of time to go to the toilet as the queue gets massive the closer it gets to start time!
Date of review: July 11, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Baz Morris
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great course, scenery, marshalling etc
In full: My second time here and beat last years time by 3 minutes. This is a well organised event, the course is all off road and thoroughly enjoyable - thats why I travelled 100 miles to do it again. A very friendly event suitable for all abilities
Date of review: July 9, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Tracy Robbins
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic, brilliant support from all involved!
Date of review: July 9, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Xena_X
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: well organised and friendly
Date of review: July 9, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Rowley Birkin
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised, good marshalling, nice atmosphere potential PB
In full: Good fun!
Date of review: July 9, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Aizxana
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great flat race, excellent organisation
In full: Really enjoyed this race, well organised and for a city run it was mostly very nice scenery. All off road, although you run alongside several dual carriageways for parts of it - but the stretches alongside the lake and canal make up for it. Mostly very flat, just a few underpasses. You get a beautiful medal at the end, a banana, water and energy bar (they also offered an engraving service). The streets weren't exactly lined with spectators but there was some good support in the residential areas and friendly marshals. A little more expensive, but it's good to know that part of it goes to the charity! Will certainly be back for this one.
Date of review: July 8, 2012
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