Downton Half Marathon Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (122 votes). | 1 to 5 of 5 ratings | Page: 1 |
| The big picture 2012 (5 votes) | | Overall score | | 72% | | How many would do it again? | | 90% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 96% | | PB potential | | 44% | | Atmosphere | | 64% | | Organisation | | 84% | | Value | | 72% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
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2012 race reviewed by: Wrinty
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Seriously tough.......and wet!
In full: This was the final event in the 2012 Wiltshire Road Race League and I decided to target it as my first Half Marathon for five years. The course presented two particularly tough climbs and great views, lots of running water on the course but at least it didn't rain.
I agree with the previous comment about the medal being a bit naff, and I have got hundreds of them so would appreciate something a little different, though the memory of weaving around ponies on the run will stay with me.
Well signed and well marshaled, good facilities at the Race HQ including individual shower cubicles with own changing room - very nice.
Date of review: November 29, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Shellbo
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Not sure which is tougher - Marlow Half or Downton Half
In full: This is a well organised and friendly run. Enthusiastic support and marshalls on the course which helped. The New Forest ponies and cows make interesting obstacles, especially the one Pony that thought I was racing him :-)
Hard for a PB but satisfying to finish. Medal is really naff and looks like something you'd get at an Egg & Spoon race at school. I'd swap it for a big Mars Bar to be honest. Will be back next year to try to break my personal course record.
Date of review: November 26, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Mike 59
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: A run in the forest.
In full: Brilliant race along winding narrow New Forest lanes very undulating with a few steepish hills but if you go up you must come down them at some point the weather was kind as the rain held off for most of the runners, when you finished there was a cup of soup and roll waiting for you I will do this race again next year. Well done to the organizers for a job well done.
Date of review: November 26, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: ToughGuyWABBY
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Hard and hilly but a great race
In full: First time I have run this race. I made it a bit more of a challenge in my tutu! the weather blessed us after all the rain and although there were some damp bits overall it was fine. The route is lovely, perhaps a little challenging for first timers, but well worth having a go. could have done with bottles at the drinks stations as I always find cups a bit difficult but overall a very enjoyable race.
Date of review: November 26, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: DRKMWHO?
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Wonderful Weather - surprisingly! Tough undulations!
Date of review: November 25, 2012
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