Selsdon Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (8 votes). | 1 to 8 of 8 ratings | Page: 1 |
| The big picture (8 votes) | | Overall score | | 82% | | How many would do it again? | | 94% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 65% | | PB potential | | 52% | | Atmosphere | | 72% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 88% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 62% |
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2012 race reviewed by: Robert Lay
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A few challenging hills but long descents and flat sections too.
In full: I would consider running it again next year but a church of any persuasion (including the Mormons) should not use its position to promote political figures. The material in the (admittedly generous) goody bag promoting Mitt Romney as the best candidate to be next President of the United States (because he is a Mormon) is a totally inappropriate use of a sporting event to support a political figure. Really disappointing to see that.
Date of review: April 2, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: John Wilkins 8
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Challenging course but great organisation and friendly atmosphere
Date of review: March 26, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Mark Herbert
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised race on a fairly tough course.
In full: Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Everyone involved in the organisation and stewarding of the run was helpful and enthused. The course itself had a couple of killer hills, one at a mile and a half to let you know you had started to run and one at 12 miles to make you pay for the downhill finish that followed. Thanks to all involved in the day
Date of review: March 24, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Dan Clark 10
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: A good and well organised race. Very hilly especially at 1.5 & 12 miles. What made it harder was the hot weather. Also good to run on a Saturday.
Date of review: March 24, 2012
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2011 race reviewed by: Andrew Hughes 12
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough hills, but worth it!
In full: This was my first HM and it was great. The hills are a killer especially at the 12 mile mark. The race was well organised with plenty of marshalls. The roads weren't closed but traffic was stopped at certain points. An excellent race. I'll be back next year.
Date of review: March 29, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Karen Pretorius
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Can't remember the last time I got a old fashion T-shirt and Medal for a £10 entry fee!!!!! Well done guys!!
In full: See you next year!!
Date of review: March 27, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Darren Woods 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great well organised local run for me
In full: I knew the course well as i live local. Was tough running up the hills. But i got a half-marathon PB which im happy about. The race was well organised with distance markers,helpful marshals,and arrows. Also good value for £10 with t-shirt and medal. Would do it again
Date of review: March 26, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Genghis
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Tough but well organised
In full: I had my reservations about this race as it was only the second running and it only had 28 runners last year, there were main roads and Tram lines to be crossed and these Guy's were very new to all this.
All I can say is that these Guy's are well organised everything went smoothly everyone new their role all the crossings were well manned there were mile markers and arrows all round the course and I have to say that it was as good as any I have run (And I have run over 200 races)the course was tough and had been well thought through. I will be back next year as this is such a great race.
Date of review: March 26, 2011
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