Events

Overall score		60%
Would you do it again?		Maybe
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		80%
Value		20%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: So glad this distance is run but disappointing entry fee
In full: Am so glad this pretty scenic and well-organised race is run. What would we do without a 20-miler to prep for spring marathons? I have to agree with some of the other comments re the price though. What do you get for nearly £30? No closed roads, a tech t-shirt that has most of its space taken up with the name of a local solicitor, water out of plastic cups, NO LOOS on the route and two jelly beans left for the 3 hour plus brigade like me. Shouldn't there be a law that there has to be a loo en route? And some sustenance? Sure there was a white roll sandwich and a Mars bar at the end but what about relative newcomers to this distance or those who've misjudged their time or injured? There must be some thought about offering an energy bar or drink during the race. Most marshals were encouraging but the one who scoffed when I asked about whether there was a portaloo - you have obviously never run that length - the tum can do things you don't expect!! And it's 100 times easier for blokes than females to use the fields/bushes.
Date of review: March 28, 2013

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		100%
Atmosphere		40%
Organisation		80%
Value		40%
Beginner-friendliness		40%

In short: Excellent pre-marathon race
In full: Really enjoyed this one. It was nice to meet other people in training for the same marathon (Manchester). The organisation was excellent and what a bonus not having to queue for the toilets. IF (and I do meant IF) I ever do any another spring marathon I would definitely use this a prep again, despite the steep entry fee.
Date of review: March 21, 2013

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		100%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Excellent organisation, cheerful marshalls, very few supporters but passers-by offered support and encouragement
Date of review: March 21, 2013

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Overall score		60%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		100%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		60%
Value		20%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Very flat course but a bit off a rip off.
In full: This is a great pre marathon warm up race that takes in the many cycle paths of Lancaster and the surrounding area. Avoiding hills for 20 miles in this area is pretty impressive, and it's without doubt one of the flattest courses of any distance I've ever raced. Track start and finish is a bonus as is the post race sandwich. However, at £27 this race is a rip off; it doesn't use any public roads, just cycle paths and pavements that are still open to the public. Also, the water is only in irritating plastic cups that are hard to drink from. Overall this is a solid and fast event that will remain popular due to it's position on the calender, but is too expensive for what it is.
Date of review: March 18, 2013

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		80%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: A bit expensive, but very good organisation and great idea to have free sandwiches at the end. Definitely worth doing as part of marathon prep.
Date of review: March 18, 2013

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Overall score		60%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		80%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		40%

In short: Good well organised race
In full: Excellent prep for the up coming Manchester marathon.
Great organisation and the marshaling was superb.
Nice scenic course.
Overall very enjoyable.
Will be back next year.
Date of review: March 18, 2013

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		100%
PB potential		100%
Atmosphere		100%
Organisation		100%
Value		100%
Beginner-friendliness		100%

In short: Outstanding
In full: What a fantastic race. From the seconds it took them to find and hand over the numbers, the chip timings, the numerous stewards, the free sarnies and tech t-shirt to the instant 1st aid when my friend cramped up on the finish line. Great race, thank you
Date of review: March 17, 2013

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		80%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		40%

In short: Perfect prep for London
In full: Second time of doing the "race" or as I call it get round. It's a flat course and ideal prep run for those doing a spring marathon to see were your at. Nice T Shirt this year and I didn't come last this time, bonus!
Date of review: March 17, 2013

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		100%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		80%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Perfect London Marathon warm up
In full: Just the right time for a 20 miler for those doing spring marathons.
Good marshalling and managed to run it slightly faster than last year so a PB as well!
Date of review: May 14, 2012

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		80%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Travelled from Glasgow and was not disappointed, as it says great prep for VLM. Godd atmosphere and very well marshalled.
Date of review: March 6, 2012

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