NSPCC Milton Keynes Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (347 votes). | The big picture (347 votes) | | Overall score | | 71% | | How many would do it again? | | 83% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 64% | | PB potential | | 75% | | Atmosphere | | 63% | | Organisation | | 71% | | Value | | 64% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 75% |
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2010 race reviewed by: Proven Robbie W
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Flat and fun for this time of year.
Date of review: December 18, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Michael McNamara 3
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Enjoyed my first hall marathon
Date of review: September 19, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Richard Tearle
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: July 28, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Jonathan Gale 3
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: July 27, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Paul Montague
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: July 27, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: michael Baker 2
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Location & time of year works for me
In full: Bollards are an issue - some early ones had flags on - perhaps this could be done in other cases
Date of review: July 27, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Christopher Armit
| | 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: Lovely atmosphere and very well organised
Date of review: July 25, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: runlozrun
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised
In full: This was only my 2nd half marathon although I've run 2 marathons as well previously. Parking was easy as was bag drop off and collection. The half hour warm up seemed to be well appreciated. I went off too quick and struggled at the end so my recollection of anything of the course apart from the ground beneath me is a bit hazy. It seemed pretty flat and I think on another day it definately has PB potential. Part of the race takes you round along Willen Lake which is very nice and I know the area well as my long training runs take in that area. I was a bit disappointed with the number of supporters but perhaps I have been spoilt by my other runs in Edinburgh and Orlando. Nice medal. All in all a very good only spoilt by a poor performance from me on the day !
Date of review: July 22, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Jo Baker
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Hills? Where?
In full: My first half - loved it. Read lots of comments about hills but seriously? They're about 50 yds long at most. Brilliant organisation. Only thing I would like is to see a bit more local support - many sections of route were spectator-free. Those that did turn up were great. Especially the one urging "think of the cake waiting for you at the finish!"
Date of review: July 21, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Mark Thompson 5
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent organisation
In full: As many have said the course is not hilly, but it is difficult to get in to a rhythm because of all the turns and underpasses.
Marshalls were fantastic, both doing their job and encouraging the runners. A fact that was obviously appreciated by the runners because I have never done a race where so many were thanking the marshalls for their help.
Organisation at the start/finish was spot on. At the other MK Half earlier in the year I waited 90 minutes for my bag, this time I didn't wait 30 seconds.
Having done both Halves in MK this year, this is the one that I will go back and do again.
Date of review: July 21, 2010
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