Wyre Forest HalfHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (14 votes). | 1 to 10 of 14 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture (14 votes) | | Overall score | | 91% | | How many would do it again? | | 93% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 93% | | PB potential | | 39% | | Atmosphere | | 76% | | Organisation | | 84% | | Value | | 90% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 64% |
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2012 race reviewed by: richard walsh 7
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In full: excellent half to run.very challenging though,not recommended to first half marathon timers.slightly mean on mementos in my opinion-a shirt or goody bag would be nice organisers! shame a full marathon is no longer run on this
Date of review: July 9, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Ritch
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Squelchy Squelchy!
In full: Great organisation once again, ample parking and facilities. The course was pretty muddy, which sapped the legs of all strength early on, making it very heavy going, but great strength training!
The course was 13 miles of peaceful woodland, passing jut a few other hikers and dogwalkers. Sadly, most of the time was spent looking down to see where it was safe to put your feet, rather than admiring the views!
With the great value entry fee, and the beautiful location/course, it's just a shame that more people don't take advantage and participate in this magnificent run.
Date of review: July 9, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: iokirkland
| | 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: Muddy...but exhilarating...
In full: Only my 2nd half marathon and very different to the roads around Malvern a couple of weeks ago. Heavy rain had left the testing terrain even tougher with half of the course a mud bath. This made the climbs and descents even more challenging than they would have been, especially for a novice with no trail shoes! That said, I loved the course and atmosphere, and learnt from my previous half attempt to leave a bit in the legs for the last few miles. I even enjoyed the killer last uphill mile!
Date of review: July 8, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: buttscratcher
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: that was tough
In full: its not very often your ankle deep it mud and its red hot out, such were the conditions today making this tough half in the beautiful wyre forest hard as nails which just makes it more rewarding to finish, organisation was very good definatly recommend this race to others its a challenge worth doing
Date of review: July 8, 2012
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2011 race reviewed by: Laudy
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Horrendous Hills in the Spectacular Wyre Forest
In full: Recenetly got into trail running after a few years running roads and trying to recapture my XC youth events, so thought I would give this a go. A lot of runs claim to be 'testing' 'hilly' or 'challenging' the Wyre Forest Half is not to be underestimated, its all of the above. I personally like the uphill climbs, its the downhills that my legs struggled with. With the exception of a nice flat couple of miles around mile 9 and 10, the rest was predominantly uphill or downhill on a real mix of surfaces. I personally would have enjoyed it more if the rain had been lashing down rather than the sun beating down, but thats just personal preference! Marshalls and organisation was fantastic, medal was top quality for the price and I would definitely recommend this to anyone who has enough training under their belt, real star-quality race!
Date of review: July 18, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Evowolf
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough but beautiful!
In full: I've paid twice as much for half the distance and nowhere near as much fun in the past.
The dappled sunshine was an added bonus and I would imagine that on a wet day it would become a totally different race.
This race is a bit of a hidden gem!
Date of review: July 12, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Dougie t
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Once again, brilliant
In full: A superb trail half marathon, with some testing features (the last hill - up to the finish is a real 'treat'!)but some great downhill/ flat sections which can allow for good speed. Overall, a great race - looking forward to next year already!
Date of review: July 11, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Jan Barley
| | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A challenging first half
In full: This was my first half marathon & probably not the best choice for my first. It was a lovely course but quite hilly/undulating. The organization was great and marshalls were wonderful, all of them encouraging and cheerful. Plenty of water stops and mile marks. I think it might be a more fun course in cooler temperatures as it was over 20 degrees this day and some of the course was in full sunshine. That said, I really enjoyed it.
Date of review: July 11, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Steve Church 3
| | 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: A tough race, but well worth the effort
In full: My first trail half (ran 3 road halfs previously) and thoroughly enjoyed it.
It was very hard work though. I regularly run the Turbo X races and this was far tougher in my opinion. The course description was hilly and hilly it most definitely was. The finishing hill was described as "cheeky"...downright "rude" would probably be more appropriate!!!
Having said all that, it was a brilliant experience - great scenery, enthusiastic marshalls and brilliant atmosphere out on the course. Nice medal and delicious flapjack at the end. Also a good place for supporters to enjoy themselves once the race was underway.
Relative novices or indeed complete newcomers should not be put off by the hills...just make sure you prepare properly and you will be fine.
Congratulations to all involved, I will definitely be back next year to hopefully improve on my time.
Date of review: July 11, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: GeeeM
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Brilliant trail half marathon
In full: Forget chasing PB's - this one is all about stamina and enjoying the journey through the Wyre forest.
The first 2 miles are downhill, then it's 11.1 miles of uphill with the occasional bit of downhill thrown in.
Surface is hard-packed trail and rough bridle-way which could be muddy in wet weather, though not this year.
Less than a tenner for a quality half - decent medal, flapjaack and water at the finish... What more do you need?
Date of review: July 11, 2011
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