Neolithic Marathon Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (76 votes). | 1 to 10 of 76 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 |
| The big picture (76 votes) | | Overall score | | 87% | | How many would do it again? | | 90% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 89% | | PB potential | | 46% | | Atmosphere | | 78% | | Organisation | | 79% | | Value | | 68% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 68% |
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2012 race reviewed by: TBT
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Loved it - very friendlyand picturesque
In full: The Neolithic was my first marathon so I knew I was running into new territory having maxed at 20m training for it. All my running is off road so loved the scenery, hills, and trails most of the way (only a very short stint on the road). Maybe quite demanding for a first timer, fastest time of the day was just short of 3 hours so probably gives an indication of the hills. Definitely recommended, very well organised, happy helpers and entrants, lovely atmosphere. I'm definitely going to enter next year.
Date of review: May 16, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: frank walsh 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: the best race i have ever done
In full: If your looking for a big city Marathon with loads of support and all the trimings then forget this . If you want to try something different thats well organised and totally unique try this , pb No,Challenging YES ,YOU WILL REMEMBER THIS ONE!Thanks to all the walkers who started the walk much earlier ,the support aw we passed them during the second half was superb ,get on this one before it gets too popular. I will remember the finish at STONEHENGE as one of my best ever running memories
Date of review: May 7, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Phillippa Candler
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Hard and hilly
In full: i'd read a review of this beforehand that called it gruelling - i thought that was an exagerration... it wasn't! Tough but worth it, the pizza and cake at the finish line was a nice touch
Date of review: May 7, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Jim Ehlert
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Lovely race.
In full: I guess the parking at avebury was odd due to the wet fields, apart from that I was really impressed with the organisation of this event.
Lots of water stations with happy people and a really nice route which threatened hillyness but often took you on the least steep route. Great stuff.
Date of review: May 6, 2012
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2009 race reviewed by: Stuart Fisher
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Amazing
In full: My first marathon. It was a beautiful sunny day. I don't normally go out in the sun. Two weeks later and I still have brown arms. No real complaints. The mile markers were hard to spot (bigger signs would help) and they were a bit off, but that just gave us something to talk about. Free entry to Stonehenge at the end was icing on the cake. A great day. :-)
Date of review: May 20, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Mr. K.
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough half but fair
In full: Half - A tough but fair off-road event. An interesting course with great scenery - in fact when things got tough all I needed to do was to look around as it made the hills more easier. The Lady announcer was a highlight & listening to her again is worth coming back for her alone, as well as the pizza. I`ll be back. Well done to all.
Date of review: May 6, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Cara Jenkins
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: What a dream of a run!! My dream obviously.
In full: Oh how I loved the rural nature of this event far out-weighed any city/town scape ever. Will make it an annual event even though the race started when I was still in one of the 3 race toilets!!! More toilets next year please. Other than that - a dream!!
Date of review: May 5, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: cynicuk
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great views, tough hills, friendly event
In full: My first marathon and what a one to pick - seriously tough hills rewarded with stunning views in the vale of Pewsey. Salisbury Plain was less pretty but full of ups and downs to challenge those legs. Friendly people both running and organising made for a great day.
Date of review: May 5, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Martin Townsend
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic Event!!!
In full: I can hardly walk up or down stairs, I spent all of bank holiday monday on the sofa, but it was worth it. A fantastic route with some amazing scenery. My first marathon and one I won't forget.
Date of review: May 5, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Caramel
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Nice change to the route this year, Well Organised & very enjoyable run
Date of review: May 5, 2009
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