Torbay Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (150 votes). | The big picture (150 votes) | | Overall score | | 83% | | How many would do it again? | | 92% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 83% | | PB potential | | 63% | | Atmosphere | | 77% | | Organisation | | 82% | | Value | | 82% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 75% |
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2011 race reviewed by: compo 1
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: good race
In full: got 1h35 this time and loved the changes to the course well done to David Hyde and team will be back next year
Date of review: June 28, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Kelvin Farmaner 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A very well organised event with great seaside views.
In full: A very well organised event with great seaside views. Very friendly with the marshalls and even the Race Director going the extra mile to make sure all competitors on the day were looked after. Get it in your diary for next year!
Date of review: June 25, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: woody 40
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: well organised , well supported, well done.
In full: very enjoyable weekend, good medal, good t-shirt. good coarse, good value. will defo run this one again.
Date of review: June 22, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: jimmy1976
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: briliant race and the marshalls were great!
In full: 1st half marathon and the race was brilliant, the marsahlls were excellent, the availability of water was also good, just got to figure out how run and drink from a cup at the same time! could have done with some more organisation in the car park it was the bit mad! Also the prize bag was top notch also
Date of review: June 21, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: John Albion
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well done Torquay & Paignton. Brill event. 1 of the best have run for a while. Knocks spots off the Birmingham Half for organisation & beginner friendliness.
Date of review: June 21, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Rodster
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Perfect race for either a first half marathon, or for someone after a pb (although not a super fast course)
Date of review: June 21, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Graham Baker 6
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Extremely well organised, friendly race - well done Torbay!
In full: There's nothing not to like about this race (apart from a few mildly challenging hills perhaps). Great organisation and course, starting area works really well, usual west country welcome and friendliness, great marshalls, and some nice scenery and spectator support in parts. Excellent value for money (Exeter could learn a thing or two with its prices more akin to your Readings and Bristol races) and nice tech t-shirt and quality medal. Wasn't sure I'd like the no MP3 player rule (I usually ignore them but it seemed to be taken quite seriously here) but it was fine and actually as people weren't plugged in there was a bit of banter between runners which was nice. I hope to be back next year!
Date of review: June 20, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: sw11
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: very well organised, great atmosphere.
Date of review: June 20, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Mike Wingfield
| | 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: Excellent organisation, a good traffic free route and good atmosphere
In full: Well done to the organisers and the Council for getting the route traffic free, making it a real pleasure to run. Thank you marshalls for good friendly support.
Date of review: June 20, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: JeremyG
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very enjoyable, well organised
In full: Well organised, a big thanks to all the marshalls who were most encouraging. Good T shirt and medal. The fruit at the end was really welcome. A great way to spend a Sunday morning!
Date of review: June 20, 2011
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