PES Associates Morpeth To Newcastle Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (5 votes). | 1 to 5 of 5 ratings | Page: 1 |
| The big picture (5 votes) | | Overall score | | 64% | | How many would do it again? | | 100% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 52% | | PB potential | | 48% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 68% | | Value | | 64% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 50% |
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2004 race reviewed by: Broadsword Calling Danny Boy
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A great start to the racing year
In full: A good, old-fashioned road-race, this.
Starting from Morpeth, you are lead to the start-line by bag-pipe players. Then you're off. It took a little while to get going amongst the crowd but it soon thins out.
As I say, a real old road race, so don't go if you want nice scenery, go because of the tradition (one of the oldest races), and the atmosphere.
Important note: they don't tell you in the race pack, but the buses to the start go from the car park *at the back* of the town hall. I recommend getting the bus rather than make your own way there.
Date of review: August 27, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: rusty perkins
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% |
In short: Seemed like quite a lot of uphill compared to down and a freezing cold day - took off a layer at 5 miles then promptly put it back on again! Very much enjoyed it though.
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Curtains
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% |
In short: A undulating course that starts in the historic town of morpeth , well worth the stay and visiting Northumberland I managed a PB on a windy day
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Speedy (Not)
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% |
In short: Good Challenging run but make sure you have enough training to do it
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: pawnstar
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: hard race especially so close to the festive season but a good day out. freezing cold
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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