Salisbury Trail 5-4-3-2-1 Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (238 votes). | 1 to 10 of 39 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 |
| The big picture 2008 (39 votes) | | Overall score | | 75% | | How many would do it again? | | 81% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 86% | | PB potential | | 43% | | Atmosphere | | 68% | | Organisation | | 66% | | Value | | 81% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 65% |
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2008 race reviewed by: Polly Jacobs
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Lovely run, beautiful scenery around Old Sarum.
Date of review: November 5, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Marie-Jose Van Bourgondien
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very tough, beautiful views. And being held up by walkers at the front was a great excuse for a quick breather. Well organised, would love to do it again next year.u
Date of review: August 25, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: clevertrevor
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Challenging, but exhilarating. Had a great time.
In full: Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the race. It took me quite a while to complete it - just under two hours. I did one on the Hungarian plain which took me an hour and forty-eight minutes, but that didn't have all the steep bits I encountered on this one. But I finished the race feeling a fantastic sense of achievement. One little criticsim: I felt at one point the way-marking was a little unclear - several of us took a wrong turn because of ambiguous signposting. Otherwise, I had a great time and am keen to take part in it again. Maybe the 30K run next time - I hope. Just one thing - would it be possible for us to get T-shirts instead of medals next year? I liked the medal I got, but I'm more into T-shirts. Anyway - I'll be back.
Date of review: August 22, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Dave Knopp
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: I had great fun doing the marathon although the last three miles were very gruelling (my lack of fitness). Excellent sign posted and the cake and pudding were great.t.
Date of review: August 19, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Lee Cowling
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: hardslow hilly interesting run
In full: Met some nice people on way round Good social event Tough without seeming to competitive
Date of review: August 18, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Damon Thoms
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Friendly race, Nice Scenery, no distance markers, bery nice marathon
In full: Got lost once near the end, I was looking at the people at the pub and dreaming, thus missed a sign. Otherwise 42K was well signed. My first Marathon and I ran alone
Date of review: August 16, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: marathon plodder
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Stunning scenery, a great day out
In full: Did the 30k, and really enjoyed the scenery. The only problem area was the lack of signage from the racecourse to the finish, and a few marshalls in the town would have been good. Apart from that it was a great day and will definately be back.
Date of review: August 15, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: DuncyBoy
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Lovely scenic run apa rt from one bit along an A road. Organisation good apart from the 8 mile gap between drinks stations.
Date of review: August 15, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Poacher
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Fun, but not a trail race
Date of review: August 14, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Andreas Doerfler
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Excellent race for the entire family, as distances from 5 to 42k are offered to runners and walkers alike!
Date of review: August 12, 2008
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