Great North West Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (398 votes). | The big picture (398 votes) | | Overall score | | 77% | | How many would do it again? | | 89% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 66% | | PB potential | | 83% | | Atmosphere | | 64% | | Organisation | | 72% | | Value | | 72% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 76% |
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2011 race reviewed by: Warkie
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good run but was my first so cannot compare ...Yet
In full: This was my first half marathon finished with a time of 2hrs 29 it has not put me off everyone very friendly and helpful decent medal (my first) at the end
Would recomend to friends
Date of review: March 23, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Jo Daniels
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A quick (even in the wind), no messing about course. Cheery marshalls and plenty of water stations. I thought it a tad dear compared to other 'back to basics' races though.
Date of review: March 12, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: red 1
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: not too bad
In full: a nice training run along the coast.not much atmosphere, but nice to have some support when crossing the finish line.this was provided by some enthusiastic friends/relatives of the runners-so thanks to them.friendly marshals.
Date of review: March 7, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Janice Sardone
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great run, loved the route along the sea front. Flat but challenging with the wind.
In full: Needed website for race, mildly irritating trying to get info ahead of race. Race pack arrived very prompt after booking. Nice race if you fancy a weekend break.
Date of review: March 5, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Ric Starkie
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Enjoyable day
Date of review: March 4, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Iron Tractor Boy
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A nice couple of loops pity about the wind.
Date of review: March 1, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Simon Croft 5
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: PB Smashed
Date of review: March 1, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: skd14
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great day, good race,will be back
In full: Yes, it was windy on the day but this helped on the lower prom, hey the sun shone in Blackpool in February. Some minor issues, more than a bottle of water at the end would have been nice, medal is OK better than previous Blackpool 10k from 2 years ago but it's the running that counts, I have enough white tee shirts with a variety of logo's, so I won't miss not having another one. Did a good time just under two hours happy with that still room for improvement. All the best happy running, until next time.
Date of review: March 1, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: kevin conchar
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: very very windy
In full: really challenging in places due to gale force wind, 6 miles at your back 7 in your face.
Date of review: February 28, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: John Albion
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great run for new and seasoned runners
In full: Great well organised event for both new and seasoned / elite runners. Fast course and plenty of drink stations. Massage after the event 100% appreciated. Well done all concerned - Boing Boing
Date of review: February 28, 2011
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