Halstead & Essex MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (470 votes). | 1 to 10 of 43 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 |
| The big picture 2011 (43 votes) | | Overall score | | 94% | | How many would do it again? | | 90% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 91% | | PB potential | | 56% | | Atmosphere | | 84% | | Organisation | | 95% | | Value | | 88% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 73% |
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2011 race reviewed by: naominf
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My best marathon experience - thank-you!
In full: This was my fourth 26.2 after three years of running large city marathons and I can honestly say it was the most enjoyable marathon I've been involved in - really couldn't fault it.
The scenery, organisation, stewards, local support and the other competitors were all wonderful, and I'm chuffed with the quality of the medal too :)
Thank-you to everyone involved in arranging and supporting this race - I had an unforgettable day :)
Date of review: May 24, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: LHWMG
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Excellent event,superb organisation runners well looked after
Date of review: May 22, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Paul Leney
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Fantastic Event!....
In full: Many thanks for a fantastic Marathon this year....I've done Amsterdam,London,Edinburgh....but this was by far the best, most scenice, enjoyable.....
I had gone into the event about 70% fit but the fellow runners and scenary helped me through every step of the way....great organisation, fantastic race...I shall hopefully be back next year!... 10 out of 10...!! will certainly recommend to friends...
Huge thanks..
Date of review: May 19, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Peter Newton 9
| | 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: Scenic, undulating & friendly!
Date of review: May 17, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Andrew Johnson 31
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race nice to have your own drinks on the course makes you feel like an elite runner. Great goody bag.
Date of review: May 17, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Ryan Graves
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great vibe, really friendly runners, marshalls and supporters
Date of review: May 15, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Nikki Carey
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: everyone had a marvellous time - I even did a PB !!
Date of review: May 13, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Steven Wesson
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race, great day, great weather
In full: First time I've run this and it met all expectations. Well organised and excellent marshalling around the course giving you plenty of motivation. Challenging course, even more so with the weather, but at least that brought out the support. Pleased overall as I ran a PB. Will definately be running again next year. Highly recommended.
Date of review: May 13, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: ssc
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Tough and very tough in places but fantastic
In full: A HUGE thankyou to everyone involved in organising this event. Ran London last year in 3:58, ran this in 4:18, a tough event!
The goodie bag was better than Londons, drinks bottle proudly being shown to everyone alongside my medal and t shirt.
Suffered lots of cramps due to heat, always find cups hard to drink from so bottles would be a big advantage if possible to add in.
Will be back to tame the race another year!!
Date of review: May 12, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: steven caine
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: my new favourite marathon
Date of review: May 12, 2011
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