Gosport Half-Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (415 votes). | The big picture 2008 (93 votes) | | Overall score | | 64% | | How many would do it again? | | 70% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 47% | | PB potential | | 83% | | Atmosphere | | 55% | | Organisation | | 65% | | Value | | 68% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 71% |
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2008 race reviewed by: Michael Barker 8
 | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In full: Agree with RW Race Report. A speedy course with very good PB potential if weather conditions right. Good facilities at Race HQ. Marshalling as usual was excellent and signage was brilliant.
Date of review: June 18, 2009
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2008 race reviewed by: Nik Crabtree
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Largely industrial with a final stretch along the seafront. Parking was a nightmare and quite a distance between HQ and startline. Lots of road-crossing too, so not ideal for PBs.
In full: None of the marshalls seemed to know where the nearest first-aider was for someone who had fallen and in a more serious situation it seems unlikely that the runner would have received attention as quickly as necessary.
The parking was ridiculous - 10-20 mins walk at least. The start line was then a further 10 mins walk from the race HQ.
On the up side, the marshalls were friendly and encouraging, the course almost completely flat and having contacted the organisers I found them to be very helpful indeed.
My 9 year old also thoroughly enjoyed the under 12s fun run, making 5th after starting at the back. He also received a certificate in the post after the race in addition to the medal he received on the day, which was a nice touch.
Date of review: December 11, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Rachel Knott 2
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A very nice experience for my first half marathon!
Date of review: November 28, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: nikki harris
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Sort that start out - PB ruined by start
In full: Start was a disgrace, should never have been allowed to happen. Held prior to start across road - fine, but the minute across the start line tunelled into one lane and then a pavement, after that fine but added a minute + to my starting mile. No toilets at finish area is not a good idea.
Date of review: November 26, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: TINA CLARKE
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: a good flat course ideal if you are trying for a pb
Date of review: November 22, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: jim littleproud
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: good organisation. very friendly.done before.never disopionted.
In full: new route good, a few laps round an old air field in the middle section. Would recomend this one for a fast time or a first 1/2 marathon.
Date of review: November 20, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Sarah Moore 13
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My first half marathon. A good choice, if rather dull scenery
In full: Scenery dull. Marshalls great. No chocolate at the end a dissapointment! Wish runners from clubs wouldn't run 5 or 6 abreast so you can't get past them easily.
Date of review: November 20, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: SAMANTHA HARRIS
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Only complaints would be that there wasn't enought water stops, andd no treats at the end at all!!
Date of review: November 20, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Rebecca weatherall
| | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Definitely down-hill from last year's!
Date of review: November 19, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Mr. K.
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Quick course - always nice to finish the year with a PB
In full: Yes a couple of problems with new course but once through the start - fast & flat. Didn`t mind the airport laps as it great to see the faster runners in front & to support the runners behind. Great support from the marshals (thanks it does pick me up). Can`t believe I missed the Jelly Babies...twice. Showers were the coldest ever but I needed to cool down. Thanks GRR. I`ll be back - same time next year??
Date of review: November 19, 2008
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