Richmond Park MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (105 votes). | The big picture (105 votes) | | Overall score | | 94% | | How many would do it again? | | 94% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 94% | | PB potential | | 55% | | Atmosphere | | 82% | | Organisation | | 83% | | Value | | 92% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 75% |
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2013 race reviewed by: Emmy H
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good organisation, lovely route, signage could have been better.
In full: I ran the ran for the first time and cannot fault the organisation at all. The only slight issue they had was running out of bag tags but they were quick and found a resolution quickly.
The course is scenic and takes in all of the park but the only downside for me were the signs. I was towards the back of the pack (5hr 30) and they were already pulling off some of the marshals and there were points on the last loop where I had no idea which way to go. there were signs from the first lap that made it ultra confusing.
Ran out of small tshirts (first time ever!) but good water/supplies.
Only feedback would be to get a snack wagen/tea coffee wagen onsite to help the hungry runners and supporters!
Date of review: May 16, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Titus Thomson
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Loops of Richmond Park, very well planned and great atmosphere.
Date of review: May 11, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Sgt Wilko
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Brilliant course, organisation and value
In full: Only complaint is I forgot my sun cream!
Will be back next year.
Date of review: May 9, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Badgerboy1972
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A challenging trail alternative to the mass road races set in beautiful surrounds. A must do event for all marathon runners.
Date of review: May 8, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: tony ostrowski
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great day, marshals were exceptional I really enjoyed it.
In full: I really enjoyed the day, great location I will do this again. The weather was ideal, the hills weren't so bad. Car parking was great. The crowds were superb and the marshals were exceptional.
Date of review: May 8, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: KIERAN O KEEFFE
| | 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: REALLY ENJOYED THIS RACE.THE ATMOSPHERE ON THE DAY WAS EXCELLENT.THE ORGANIZERS WERE GREAT AND MARSHALS WERE VERY HELP FULL. AFTER THE THE CROWDS OF THE LONDON MARATHON THIS HAD A NICE RELAXED FEEL TO IT.
Date of review: May 7, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Dynamik Blue
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: the
Date of review: May 7, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Zeroyxz
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race, amazing support, and a lovely run around the park
Date of review: May 7, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Cat Simpson
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Lovely race - will be back for more next year
Date of review: May 7, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: The Foon
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: charming and welcoming
In full: A lovely morning spent in the (hot) surroundings of Richmond Park - went out too fast, and the benefits of Know Your Course should have been heeded today; I blame the 'first lady' for encouraging the pace! I met a lot of lovely people on course, and the marshalls and masseuse at the finish were so kind(ish)! This is a great secret race and I would do it again - had MK the next day, so I kept a bit back; great goodies, great donut 'borrowed' from a picnic and a great race.
Date of review: May 7, 2013
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