Gloucester AC 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 | | 78% | | How many would do it again? | | 100% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 72% | | PB potential | | 55% | | Atmosphere | | 70% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 82% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 62% |
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2011 race reviewed by: TiptonLoz
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In full: An interesting race, with a challenging course. The official line is "undulating".
A low turnout, but this race deserves a bigger field. It is well organised and run over country lanes, markers at every mile.
Excellent goody bag at the end, which was a suprise, I won't spoil it!
Well done Gloucester AC.
Date of review: July 28, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Stephen Bradley 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Definitely undulating
In full: Many thanks to all the organisers, marshalls etc, it all seemed to run very nicely. I like the slightly eccentric goody bag and the memento was the best one I've seen. The course itself is challenging with plenty of ups and downs, but that makes it a bit more interesting. Plenty of water stations on a hot morning. Highly recommended if you are tiring of fast and flat courses.
Date of review: July 27, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Pethead
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Not one for the track specialists, though
In full: Very well-organised, with plenty of car parking, mile markers, drinks stations, the works. I liked the course and got a PB, so no complaints about the hills either!
I don't drink Horlicks or mouthwash so was unimpressed by the goody bag, but a generous prize list more than made up for it.
Date of review: July 25, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Alan Every
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great event
In full: My third time of doing and I forgot how hard the undulations can be toward the second half of the race!
Great organisation, friendly and a real pleasure to run.
Date of review: July 25, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: oii
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: a new challenge
In full: I am a novice so I was a bit worried when i drove into the car park and saw all the club vests, but everyone was super friendly and really supportive even though I was third from last! Great marshalls, water stations, local support. Ace goody bag and top memento, thank you. I will certainly be back next year!
Date of review: July 25, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Flying Ant
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Undulating throughout, but a nice race.
In full: hadn't done this race for 7 yrs so had forgotten how tough it was, plenty of up's and down's throughout the course but nothing too severe. Marshalls were very friendly and organisation was fantastic. The goody bag this year was awesome, with at least a years supply of horlicks included, as well as the sports drinks, and the unique finishers memento !
Date of review: July 24, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: running goat
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: i love this race,very well organised,friendly marshalls great goody bag and memento last year was a evening race wish today had been the same!found it hard today in the heat but still loved it thank you
Date of review: July 24, 2011
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2010 race reviewed by: Mike Foster 8
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: first run last year 2010 and undulating course is challenging with several demanding hills for all but best club runners.
Date of review: July 10, 2011
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