Roman Run 16Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (21 votes). | 1 to 10 of 21 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 |
| The big picture (21 votes) | | Overall score | | 93% | | How many would do it again? | | 98% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 96% | | PB potential | | 35% | | Atmosphere | | 92% | | Organisation | | 85% | | Value | | 88% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 55% |
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2011 race reviewed by: James bruce 6
 | | 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: An Off-road race..with a road element.. not an easy one..
In full: I've done this race 3 times now (at least).. its far from easy.. but it has a great atomsphere.. you run the first 6 more or less up hill then have some very rapid down hills from then on... Half way is 7 miles(per most peoples time..)..
In 2011, the weather was not at its best.. but the race was well orgnaised certainly enough water stops.. you get clapped by orgnaisers( every runner) that enters the hall at the end..
As its a point to point race.. you take the bus from 10am to start at 12.. there is some waiting around..
The race has a fair mix of runners a few fast ones.. but as its off road and you have injury risk.. it tends to keep a fair few of those away..
Date of review: September 17, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Robert Evans 13
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: What a challenge but well worth it be back next year
In full: Starting in Brecon then right up over the Beacons into Merthyr Tydfil, hardest 16 miles you could wish for but support,organisation and wonderful scenery make it all so worthwhile.
Date of review: September 4, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: pandamanda
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% |
In short: Great race, challenging & hard work!
In full: Steep hill climbs for first 6 to 7 miles as you head up into the Brecon Beacons. Roman Road section is difficult as stony, uneven and slippery. Once back on the road it's undulating with a steeper section in the last mile to finish at Cyfartha Castle. Well marked and marshalled, excellent provision of St Johns Ambulance and Mountain Rescue. Welcome tea & sandwiches, mars bar, biscuits provided afterwards.
It's tough but well worth doing. Not one for beginners though.
Only downside, no trophy and rubbish cotton t-shirt.
Date of review: September 4, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Dafydd Davies 4
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Great race and really friendly people
In full: Did the Roman Run for the first time this year. Its tough, the first six miles are a combination of hills and fell racing. But the decent towards Merthyr is great, the marshals are really helpful and friendly and a very good atmosphere at the end. Very good preparation for a marathon
Date of review: September 4, 2011
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2010 race reviewed by: CF31 Paul
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A Welsh Classic
In full: A life is not lived that does not include this race at least once.
Date of review: January 31, 2011
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2010 race reviewed by: bionic border terrier
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: tough
In full: great race, great scenery and a wonderfull way to see the brecon beacons
Date of review: September 26, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Welsh Alex
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: It's All downhill, Apart from the big hill in the middle.
In full: :-)
Stunning scenery, superb organisation and a really fun day out. A really cracking race and getting more and more popular each year.
See you in 2011
:-)
Date of review: September 6, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Vicky Luffrum
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: a race i will never forget!!
In full: what a fantastic race. Organisation was superb and race measured exactly 16 miles to the garmin. A very testing route but great camaraderie with the fellow runners. Free hot drink and sarnies at the finish. Couldn't have asked for more. Well done Merthyr Tydfil!
Date of review: September 5, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: James bruce 6
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great marathon training
In full: This race is hard: Don't be told anything else. but the people and organisation is good and the country side is fab.
Date of review: September 4, 2010
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2008 race reviewed by: dave rose 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: The hardest race iv,e ever taken part in.
In full: What a fantastic run well organised good value and what away to see our lovely welsh countryside, the marshalls were brilliant they stayed and looked after every runner not only the fast guys. The Mayor was at the finsh to congratulate every runner from the winner to the last person, what can i say but a brilliant day Thank You.
Date of review: September 23, 2008
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