Grimsthorpe Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (26 votes). | 1 to 5 of 5 ratings | Page: 1 |
| The big picture 2012 (5 votes) | | Overall score | | 72% | | How many would do it again? | | 60% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 84% | | PB potential | | 56% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 56% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 68% |
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2012 race reviewed by: Petra Otto
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very scenic, with enough challenges, something for everyone.
In full: First Grimsthorpe for me. Scenic and undulating, with 'plenty to do'. Should have left the trail shoes at home but, instead, run in my road running shoes. The only let-down was that there was no finish clock, neither were there any race results, so still have no idea re placings and official finish time.
Date of review: July 18, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: A Bolton
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 20% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Challenging but expensive
In full: I wasn't sure what to expect for an out of city half-marathon for £25 (plus £5 per head for anyone else in the car that wasn't running)...and I suppose I'm a bit dissapointed. Nothing going on before the race (no refreshment outlets, no real build up, etc)...and very little after (a cup of water and a XL vest which is so small my young daughter has it).
I found the course challenging and genuinely enjoyed the race itself. However, to charge £25 you need to do a bit more. I've had more at races half the price in terms of facilities, information, things goingon pre-post race and the goody-bag/t-shirt/medal at the end.
Sorry, don't mean to be critical but I'm concerned that a few race organisers are started to bump up the prices a bit and it needs to be checked to ensure people keep doing races.
Date of review: July 18, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: graham webster
| | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 20% | | Value | | 20% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Overpriced.race number arrived two days after the event .never put me on the results badly organised
Date of review: July 17, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Peter Banks 5
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Lovely views, not too many runners, Vests a bit on the small side.
Date of review: July 15, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Sleepy Bear
| | 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: My favourite ever half marathon!
In full: traffic free, the trails were lovely (35%), the grass sections (15%) muddy but perfectly runnable, gently undulating all the way round, stunning views in every direction, lots of banter, chat & chivalry and a really nice running vest at the finish!
Date of review: July 15, 2012
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