Burnham Beeches Half Marathon Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (366 votes). | 1 to 10 of 63 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 |
| The big picture 2006 (63 votes) | | Overall score | | 86% | | How many would do it again? | | 98% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 82% | | PB potential | | 58% | | Atmosphere | | 69% | | Organisation | | 88% | | Value | | 75% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 69% |
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2006 race reviewed by: Mark Olsen
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great location, scenic, well organised.
Date of review: September 4, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Tracy LeBrun
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Looming clouds but lovely locals
In full: With big rain clouds overhead, and a few drops before the start, this race had potential to be a cold and wet slog. I have to admit, I was not looking forward to it, as I walked across the soggy farmer's field that served as a parking lot. Luckily the rain held off, and the friendly locals made the race a really nice event. Hats off to the marshalls who stood out there with smiles and encouraging words, no matter the weather.
Date of review: September 4, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: FatPlodder
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very enjoyable, and an ideal summer race due to the cover from the trees.
Date of review: August 28, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Robert Baker
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great Half Marathon in scenic surroundings
Date of review: August 27, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Desert Man
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A fabulous event - wonderful start and finish area, scenic course on quiet roads, well marshalled and a pool to cap it all !
Date of review: August 25, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Buckeye Runner
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Yep, there were some hills (I live in Suffolk and we call those hills). Nice medal, but would have enjoyed a banna vs candy bar at the finish.
Date of review: August 24, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Pellypoo1980
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Fantastic well organised, very friendly race
Date of review: August 24, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Jim Mundy
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race and well organised
Date of review: August 23, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: David Beattie 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A good challenge, traffic free - but not fast
In full: First timers - don't worry too much about uneven mile splits, relax downhill and work uphill - and enjoy the Beeches!
Date of review: August 23, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Nick Baker
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Challenging 2 lap course
In full: This is a great half marathon, scenic and almost traffic free. As it is a 2 lap course you know exactly what is coming in the second half and although it becomes a little boring the course is challenging enough that you dont lose interest!
This year the conditions were cool but in the heat this race can be a killer!
Well marshalled and slickly organised, turn up latish and no problem with toilets or getting near the front, refreshing change from the bigger events.
100% worth the entry and worth giving a go, I would'nt miss this one.
Date of review: August 22, 2006
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