Bristol Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (888 votes). | The big picture 2005 (93 votes) | | Overall score | | 92% | | How many would do it again? | | 97% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 71% | | PB potential | | 82% | | Atmosphere | | 87% | | Organisation | | 84% | | Value | | 75% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 82% |
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2005 race reviewed by: Jimmy B
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: My first half marathon and it converted me!
In full: A great crowd and a great course. The start and finish worked like clockwork given such a big field, and I really liked being able to see the elite runners sprinting back past you as you run up the river.
Date of review: March 14, 2006
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2005 race reviewed by: Andy Marshall
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great atmosphere, takes in the city centre, friendly crowd, very fast
Date of review: November 30, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Floydman
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Everything a city centre race should be brilliantly organised
Date of review: October 24, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: NXX
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: This was the first competitive run that I've done, so obviously my first half marathon. Whilst I don't have anything else to compare it to I was very impressed with the organisation, and the atmosphere was brilliant.
Date of review: October 21, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Ben Motlow
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: The best HM going? Top course. Superb atmosphere. Despite it's size it works perfectly. Ace for beginners.
In full: Twistyness at the start is the only problem, given the number of competitors. This really has it all, though - a marvellous fast course, bags of water/sponges/energy drinks, fabulous spectator support, spot-on organisation and more pubs and restaurants that you can shake a stick at once you've got the medal. Marvellous.
Date of review: October 16, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Chubster29
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A brilliant race, organisation second to none /would"nt miss it
In full: 2005 was my 4th Bristol half marathon and it keeps getting better !!. All credit and praise to the organisers for an exceptional event .Without doubt the best half marathon of the year .Thankyou BRISTOL!!!!
Date of review: October 13, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: parsnips
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: fantastic race. well done to all concerned
In full: The start is a bit narrow and congested. But once clear its great, great support,water stations, marshalls, atmosfear, goody bag and tech t-shirt. Thanks.
Date of review: October 11, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: General Purpose
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My first half-marathon. Great atmosphere, pity about the start line traffic jam.
In full: Everyone warned me about the slog up the Portway - I don't know what they were talking about as it was definately my favourite part having lost the traffic jam at the start. I was held up at the beginning by those obviously starting in the wrong place for their fitness level. Otherwise I had a great day.
Date of review: October 11, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Buzz
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great race.
Date of review: October 10, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Rich the Snail
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic!
In full: A brilliant event that was very well organised and executed. Plenty of drinks along the way and a nice flat course for a PB. A little disapointing to do a long 'out and back' on the same road, but this was forgotten when re-entering Bristol centre. The crowds were brilliant and as the roads are a little narrow it feels like the crowds are right on top of you!
A most enjoyable event and will certainly be back here in favour of the Great North Run anytime.
Date of review: October 10, 2005
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