'Down Tow Up Flow' Thames Towpath Half Marathon  Here's how RW members rated this race (167 votes). | The big picture (167 votes) | | Overall score | | 88% | | How many would do it again? | | 93% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 92% | | PB potential | | 64% | | Atmosphere | | 75% | | Organisation | | 83% | | Value | | 77% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 77% |
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2012 race reviewed by: julie fastiggi
 | | 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: Fantastic event, great team of organisers, lovely atmosphere & super route. Going back in 2013 as once just isn't enough!
In full: Thank you to the Purple Patch Team for a fantastic event, your time and effort in all the pre-event set up etc is much appreciated.
Date of review: May 5, 2013
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2012 race reviewed by: mariasnake
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Lovely scenery and well organised
In full: The organisation was good, with waves and coach transport. The scenery is our lovely Thames and the weather played its part too, and although some paths are narrow it's possible to pass most of the time Well done to the organisers for changing the route to accommodate the Olympic rowing.
Date of review: November 12, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Mr. K.
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Another one for next year
In full: From my 2009 rating as still valid...."Simply excellent - stunning views along the river bank. Helpful, friendly & supportive marshals. Good number of water stops. When the course was moved away from the river bank the route was well marked. Well organised & well supported at the end. Top Tip - when next year`s entries are open get in fast. Many thanks to Claire, Chris & their team for another great Purple Patch event."
Date of review: August 28, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: runlozrun
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Hot hot hot
In full: 2nd year in a row I've run this and it doesn't get any easier. This time the start was from Slough due to the work for the Olympics but scenery over that way was very pleasant and no problem with parking at the start.
Hot day removed most of the water that had piled up due to the weeks of rain beforehand but there were still some muddy parts at the end which were a bit energy sapping.
Much slower time than last year due to recent illness but glad I took part and recommended event from great organisers.
Date of review: August 10, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Also-ran
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Generally well organised
In full: Reasonable event. Slightly lacking in atmosphere at the start. Some poor marshalling early on had 5 or 6 runners at the front heading off in the wrong direction - hopefully sorted out when the rest of the runners came through. Apart from that, well organised.
Date of review: July 30, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Julian Hardyman
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Even a bad trip couldn't spoil this special race
In full: Well organised and usual lovely scenery. I tripped over one of the moped hazards just after mile 5 and had a bad fall. Marshall and other runners were very solicitous of me. And at the finish a race organiser really looked out for me and got me to St John's A tent. Thank you! A poor time but a big sense of satisfaction to finish after blood streaming down my leg and hand.
Date of review: July 28, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: dee mccollin
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A mixed course featuring grass, gravel, mud patches, stairs and a herd of cows!
In full: My 1st half, a good race, but a race start time of 10am given a hot day in July might need to be revised, a 9am start might work better, also no goodie bag or sweet snack at the end.
Date of review: July 26, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: steve shannon 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: July 25, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: TIM Lupton
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: See you next year
Date of review: July 24, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: fat boy no more
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great route, great scenery and very well organised
In full: Different start location to normal but it was very easy to get to by train. Staggered start and intial lap reduced any congestion so overtaking was not a problem (for me anyway).Marshals the best i have experienced both for support and direction. Would have really enjoyed it more if i had coped with the heat better but great to relax on the grass at the finish supporting others. Highly recommended
Date of review: July 23, 2012
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