Bracknell Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (52 votes). | 1 to 10 of 52 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
| The big picture (52 votes) | | Overall score | | 68% | | How many would do it again? | | 88% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 52% | | PB potential | | 63% | | Atmosphere | | 61% | | Organisation | | 71% | | Value | | 73% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 68% |
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2008 race reviewed by: Adam Bispham
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Seems to have a lot of inclines
In full: 2009. Enjoy the route around town but not too depressing. My local half but not great for PB potential. Quite a challenging course but rewarding at thye end.
Date of review: May 12, 2009
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2006 race reviewed by: Andrew R
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent organisation as usual, showing off Bracknell to it's full advantage. Gentle hills but still quick.
In full: I love this race. It is well organised and friendly. I suprised myself and got a PB as I always considered this a hilly course. Much of the race is flat but you do climb out of the town on miles seven and eight on a gentle gradient. Comprehensive water stations. Sounds stupid, but I like getting my medal from the mayor or councilors at the end.
Date of review: May 15, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Royston Crandley 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: First half in 13 years
In full: I first run this about 3 years ago, and i run it about ten minutes slower, seeing as im a few pounds heavier, i was quite pleased. Good enjoyable run, plenty of water, and decent support most of the way round. Whoever put that short sharp shock near the end needs shooting. See ya in Windsor.
Date of review: May 12, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Lucas R
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: I used to think Bracknell was flat.....
In full: Not the fastest of courses - lots of hills particularly around halfway. It would be a quicker course the other way round as there were several long climbs followed by sharp drops. The organisation couldn't be faulted and the medal was really good quality so good value for £10. I was particularly impressed with the marshalls who were all very friendly and encouraging.
Date of review: May 12, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Peter Baumann
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: dull scenary, too many under passes, great support from rugby club youngsters
Date of review: May 12, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Fincher
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised and friendly run
In full: My only moan would be the strong smell of dog poo at the beginning of the race. Could not see the problems with the hairpins, at the underpasses, as there were only 3 or 4 of these. The Marshalls were friendly and supportive and loved the wet sponges.
Date of review: May 12, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: JezHoops
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised,great marshals, support good in patches scenery poor
In full: Undulating is the best description of the course. It is never flat,but there are no real hills. Two very short sharp climbs and every thing else is gently up or down. Apart from a pretty stretch by a river the scenery is dull and modern urban. The numerous underpasses stop it from being a fast course,but PBs are certainly possible. The best thing about this race was the large amount of friendly marshals and the children at the water stations, offering encouragement.
Date of review: May 9, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Minoda Zak
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: PB! Pleasantly surprised since I ran London 2 weeks & Reading 4 weeks ago!
Date of review: May 9, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Super Simmo
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Enjoyable race, hairpin turns by the subways a little annoying but overall better than average.
Date of review: May 9, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Maria Grey
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: The race was well marshalled and there was plenty of drink stations.
Date of review: May 8, 2006
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