Buxton Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (100 votes). | 1 to 5 of 5 ratings | Page: 1 |
| The big picture 2006 (5 votes) | | Overall score | | 84% | | How many would do it again? | | 100% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 32% | | Atmosphere | | 64% | | Organisation | | 64% | | Value | | 68% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 48% |
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2006 race reviewed by: Andrew Thompson 9
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: What a way to start your running career!
In full: Having decided mith a mate, 3 weeks prior to the race that we should start running (due to our advancing years starting to show around the middle), this race was a very pleasant shock.
Amazing scenery, and a course that forces a pace where you have to take it all in!
A great challenge, and really friendly fellow runners (many of whom have obviously done the race time and time again) giving us beginners advice all the way round. A slow time, but we'll back next year, what a way to celebrate our first year running anniversary!
Date of review: June 1, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: RICHARD HEY 3
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Great run but no medal and one size of t-shirt
In full: Negatives: Never been to Buxton and their were no road signs put up, then you have to pay a non refundable £3 parking fee which is similarly unfriendly all giving it a, "this is a local race for local people", atmosphere. No medal at the finish and you can only have the t-shirt in one size which was a bit of a disappointment.
Positives: Really nice run, steep inclines but it has long drops to make up for them, with quality views at points. Also, the most punishing incline is at the start, which is important.
Date of review: May 29, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: bunts
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Superb scenery with nightmare hills
In full: Beats a city centre half-marathon anyday. The scenery in the first nine miles, and especially around mile 5 is calendar material. A very tough run (especially with that wind!) but ultimately rewarding, with a nice finish in the pavillion gardens. Get some hill training in and do this race next year - you'll not regret it!
Date of review: May 28, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: M Foxall
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Beautiful scenery, made the pain worthwile. Very testing half indeed. Cant wait for next years. Good crowds at the finish and excellent facilities. Good value for money.
Date of review: May 28, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Hairy Gibbon
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: It's a tough one this baby, nice to see the finishing line.
Date of review: May 28, 2006
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