Blackmore Vale Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (278 votes). | The big picture (278 votes) | | Overall score | | 82% | | How many would do it again? | | 94% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 81% | | PB potential | | 52% | | Atmosphere | | 69% | | Organisation | | 77% | | Value | | 78% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 63% |
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2013 race reviewed by: Fridgeraider
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: My first Half good fun
In full: Great race well organised my first half marathon
Date of review: May 26, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Nicola Calway
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Hilliest half I've done and the last mile is a killer, but if you can tackle the last uphill mile without giving up and walking you know you've done a good job! Really enjoyed this run
Date of review: February 7, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Sarah Bostock
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: More challenging than I'd geared myself up for
In full: The race was excellently organised and the 618 registrants is testament to that. Lots of marshalls and refreshment stops along the way. The registration process was easy – as long as you remember the race number they send you prior to the event (which we didn’t!) - and it really is a lovely route through the Dorset countryside. I’d really recommend this race as a step away from the mass organised town centre events which, whilst flatter, are not always that exciting. I’s also a lot cheaper and your entry fee contributes to a donation to St Margaret’s Hospice. This is the sort of local event we should all be supporting to make sure they don’t get lost amongst the mass sponsored, mass attended events.
More from me - http://teambostock.wordpress.com/2013/02/06/the-curse-of-the-hilly-half/
Date of review: February 6, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Woodlandbear
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well worth the Effort
In full: Rewarding race which I thoroughly enjoyed with as many downs as ups. Lots of water stations and a well organised race. T shirt was a bit bland though.
Date of review: February 5, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Aidan Naughton
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Brilliant organisation and a nicely challenging course
In full: First race of the year and fourth time back To Blackmore Vale. Everything about it is highly commended - tea and cakes, 100+ volunteer marshalls, plenty of drinks and an 800ft + elevated climb. Thanks and hope to be back next year.
Date of review: February 4, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Denise Ellis 5
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent training run
In full: Entered this as a training run for a longer event next month but competitiveness got the better of me-my mistake! Nearly all up or down with that killer hill at the end. Saw the 13 mile marker and we were still climbing. Great organisation, at least 6 drinks stations-I lost count,and tea and cakes at the finish. Compact race village with little or no journey from car park to start. Well done Lions International. Some of the bigger organisatiions should look to this as their bench mark for professionalism.
Date of review: February 4, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Annette D 8
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: TOUGH BUT UPLIFTING
In full: This was my first time, and my second Half after New Forest last year. It was really tough. Hill after hill, which has always been my weakness. Having said that,I really enjoyed it, as you cannot beat the euphoria of getting to the top of each incline. The last hill was a killer though. Really cruel! I improved by New Forest time, and am looking forward to Lytchett now. Very nice people organising and superb location in rural Dorset shows how lucky I am to live here.
Date of review: February 4, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: twold4this2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Can't do better for a tenner!
In full: Course is a good undulating challenge, with the last mile being very cruel to a middle-aged man! Well organised, lots of water-stations (plastic-cups), traffic not a problem, nice cake available...free parking (well played the cheerful car-park boys)..good cause..you get the idea
Very limited space for changing etc ...
I must quite like it, that is my 3rd in a row. I would recommend it.
Date of review: February 3, 2013
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2012 race reviewed by: CoastAR
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic Half. Good undulating course. Well organised, nice scenery and great value.
Date of review: March 29, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: DolphinFriendly - Blue 1613
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: I love this race and have done it a few years now - Love it!!!
Date of review: February 11, 2012
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