Brass Monkey Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (216 votes). | The big picture (216 votes) | | Overall score | | 94% | | How many would do it again? | | 97% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 72% | | PB potential | | 94% | | Atmosphere | | 84% | | Organisation | | 93% | | Value | | 86% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 77% |
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0 race reviewed by: Matt Forrest 3
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good pb potential early in the year
In full: Blogged a review here
http://mudsweatandstars.blogspot.com/2011/03/brass-monkey-half-marathon.html
Date of review: March 25, 2011
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0 race reviewed by: trendy runner
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: 2011 Race
In full: Once again a brilliant race, fantastic, encouraging marshalls, tech t-shirt and chocolate bars galore! Plenty of toilets & parking however the only downside seemed to be the number/chip collection area. This had been changed from last year (which ran like clockwork) to a smaller area and the queues to the collection tables werent clear, mixed with pre-race nerves - there were a lot of stressed people! However everything else was fantastic, Knavesmire Harriers know how to organise a race so I am sure they will take note for next year. Lovely course through North Yorkshire countryside and pb potential. I'll be back next year
Date of review: January 25, 2011
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0 race reviewed by: Donnasib
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: 2011 race
In full: Great flat course so excellent PB potential.
Very supportive marshalling, regular drink stations, although cups only.
Very smart technical shirt as a memento.
Chaos reigned when collecting bibs and chips, which delayed the start of the race and a bottle of water would have been appreciated at the finish rather than a cup of cordial. But other than those little gripes, a great race.
Date of review: January 24, 2011
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2010 race reviewed by: Mr. K.
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: An excellent starter for the year
In full: If you want an excellent, flat, scenic half marathon with great PB potenial and supportive marshals & helpers all the way round then this is your event. Can see why it booked up within days. Wonderful finishing area. Excellent menento. Worth the trip up. Great event York Knavesmire Harriers - thanks to all involved.
Date of review: February 1, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: david bastow
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Tremendous knocked 6 mins off pb..must do race for everyone
In full: MANY THANKS TO EVERYONE AT YORK KNAVESMIRE>>>GREAT WEBSITE GREAT START GREAT REFRESHMENTS GREAT MARSHALLS GREAT ORGANISATION GREAT SWEATSHIRT...GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!
Date of review: January 30, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Phill Taylor 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great PB potential. GREAT!
In full: Fantastic race, well organised & well marshalled. Great PB potential (knocked 1 min off my PB and ran 72:40). Highly recommended, just hope to get in the race again next year as it fills very quickly.
Date of review: January 30, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: matthew pierson
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Nice fast course
Date of review: January 28, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Darkly
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: the hardest part is getting an entry to an excellent, flat & fast race
Date of review: January 28, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: trendy runner
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic pb race, great organisation & fab marshalls
In full: Extremely well organised, very slick registration/chip collection & retrieval at the finish, plenty of toilets, cheery & encouraging marshalls despite being stood in the rain. Well done Knavesmire Harriers!!
Date of review: January 27, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: samson138
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent race, superb marshalls!!
Date of review: January 27, 2010
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