Beachy Head MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (509 votes). | The big picture (509 votes) | | Overall score | | 96% | | How many would do it again? | | 94% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 99% | | PB potential | | 30% | | Atmosphere | | 92% | | Organisation | | 89% | | Value | | 86% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 67% |
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2012 race reviewed by: questforspeed
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Outstanding. My first ever marathon, let alone trail marathon. Tough as nails, but exhilarating all the way.
Date of review: November 6, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: James Burton 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Uphill all the way wasn't it? but worth it for the views
Date of review: November 2, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Run Forrest!
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: As tough as expected but an excellent race.
In full: Great course, but extremely tough, with pockets of energetic support en route and very enthusiastic marshals all the way. Impeccable organisation from what I saw. A huge sense of achievement afterwards. Well done and thanks to all involved in making it work.
Date of review: October 31, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Richard Talbot 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: You know you are alive after this one!
In full: The 1st half of the race incredibly difficult due to the little breeze! The way back was dominatied by glorious sunshine , views and a helpful wind. Then the 7 sisters brought about fatigue.........marshalls were amazing!
Date of review: October 30, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Possum hopper
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very tough but was warned to can't blame anyone ! Brilliant event and I will be back.
Date of review: October 30, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Hillsaremyfriends!
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Train, train & train if you want no pain!
In full: Due to injury I'd only managed 14.5 miles as my longest run building up to this. I had previously run it but, like childbirth (so my wife tells me), I'd forgotten how hard it is. I was fine for the first 16 miles but then everything hurt! Having said that, I loved it. Unforgettable feeling running parallel to the meander at Cuckmere Haven and back to the sea and the daunting Seven Sisters ( with some step sisters thrown in).
Thank you for the excellent marshalling!
Only one criticism. More signposts to toilets at the start - there were some horrendous queues in the cold wind.
Date of review: October 29, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Michelle Kyte 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Loved every minute...even the wind!
Date of review: October 29, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Verna Burgess
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A must do race for everyone
In full: I found the organisation great for this event and eveyone was helpful and friendly especially the marshalls and even spectators walking the Downs. Plenty of space in the school for baggage or even just to stay warm. Extra WCs if you looked for them all over the place - did not have to queue once!
Date of review: October 29, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: PAC76
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Oh God the Hills!
In full: I think they should invest in more toilets, as far as I could tell there were 5 cubicles that the men could use. That is ridiculous!
Date of review: October 29, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Samuel Barlerin
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: My first BH marathon
In full: woow, this was extremely difficult, hillslike I have never seen before, steps, wall, I though of crawling sometime ! BUt very good overall, but be prepare ; this is a tough one !
Date of review: October 29, 2012
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