Tewkesbury Half Marathon & 5 Mile Fun RunHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (282 votes). | The big picture (282 votes) | | Overall score | | 61% | | How many would do it again? | | 70% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 64% | | PB potential | | 73% | | Atmosphere | | 57% | | Organisation | | 49% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 68% |
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2010 race reviewed by: The Racing Mule
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: An awesome, local half-marathon with definite PB potential - give it a go next year!
Date of review: July 12, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Jason Game
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: July 12, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Anna W
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Worth getting out of bed for
In full: This was my first ever race so I've nothing to compare it to. Organisation seemed very good - parking was near the start line, and I didn't have to queue for my chip. Didn't seem to be enough toilets, and there were still queues when the race started. First section through town centre and housing estate fairly uninspiring, nice middle section through some (closed to traffic) country lanes, then an incline along the main road back into town. Water stations were good, and support along the town sections was friendly. Nice medal, but where was the goody bag? At the very least I would have expected some chocolate as a reward, yet instead was faced with a 'children's lunchbox' fruit bar...and that was it!! I'll probably do this one again next year though as it's very local for me.
Date of review: May 20, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: JayneP
| | 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: 100% than 2 years ago!
In full: Did this race 2 yrs ago - which I must say 2:09 didnot organise very well at all!!! This time - they got nearly everything right! I really enjoyed this race - the scenery was far better, some of the lanes were closed to traffic this time (weaving around traffic is not good!). The only problem I had was at the end - where was the recovery drink / food?? At least a banana could have been provided or even a recovery shake! The school bar was not appealing - this is what I give my 7 & 5 yr old for school!! Not asking for a goodie bag as these annoy me with the junk in them - but better recovery provisions next year, please. Will certainly be back!!
Date of review: May 15, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Colin Dixon
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: PB times for son and myself, keep it up and thanks Tewksebury
In full: Couldn't ask for a nicer run ,run with my son
and both finished together with pb.
in these days of loosing so many races due to health and safety rules lets hope Tewksebury
keeps going for many more years .
thanks to all organisers and marshels for a great day.
Mr D. Islwyn running club
Date of review: May 14, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: GotTheRuns
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race for all levels of experience
In full: I ran this race for the second year and thoroughly enjoyed it once again. The organisation was excellent, atmospshere great and the race was well supported by the good people of Tewkesbury. This was my twelth half marathon and I broke my personal best by 2 minutes, so I was very pleased. All in all a great day out and well recommended.
Date of review: May 11, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: RichM
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: First half-marathon so nothing to compare against. For a 60+ beginner thought this was a pretty easy course and got round comfortably, but where was my goody bag? All that was left at 2 hours 15 was a bottle of water and an inedible chewy bar.
Date of review: May 10, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: JOE PEACOCK
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: well organised, friendly event, plenty of water stations & friendly marshalls
Date of review: May 10, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: marcus spiers
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: knocked 13 mins off my forest of dean time so was well chuffed
Date of review: May 10, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Julian Avery
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Enjoyed it very much!
In full: This is my second Tewkesbury Half after a five year gap. The organisation was very good at both the start and finish. The only downsides were the queues for the toilets and the traffic, oh the traffic! I live in Tewkesbury and it's never that busy on a Sunday morning usually!
Date of review: May 10, 2010
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