North Dorset Village MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (167 votes). | The big picture (167 votes) | | Overall score | | 97% | | How many would do it again? | | 98% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 92% | | PB potential | | 67% | | Atmosphere | | 86% | | Organisation | | 96% | | Value | | 94% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
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2013 race reviewed by: Ed Bailey
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great race but with challenging hills
In full: Really enjoyed this marathon despite the hills!
Thought it was very well organised, though could perhaps improve it with more bottles at the drink stations, paper cups especially on a hot day are a bit inadequate.
Despite this thoroughly enjoyed this race. It's a beautiful course but challenging. Very well organised, good photographers and helpful marshals. For £20 entry fee, you cant go wrong. Highly recommended.
Date of review: May 20, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Silent_Runner
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Lovely scenic race on quiet country roads.
In full: First time running this, and I'll definitely be back! A very friendly race, relaxed but well-organised, with a lovely scenic course on quiet country roads.
Date of review: May 17, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: alan boone 2
| | 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: A great race for a PB, support, marshals, feed stations and facilities. With the added bonus of a senic route with very little traffic. This was my second year of running this race and I hope to return next year.
Date of review: May 16, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Charlotte Townsend 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A great race. Really friendly, brilliant atmosphere and I will certainly do it again.
Date of review: May 16, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Jon Braund
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Brilliantly organised but relaxed marathon. The only on-road marathon I do. Beautifully rural, the windy course and undulations only help to maintain the interest. Other runners seem so friendly too. By runners for runners and it shows.
Date of review: May 14, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Silverfox
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Small friendly scenic race, mildly undulating but good pb potential on quiet country roads
Date of review: May 14, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Jolyon Lockhart
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Second time for me in this one. Loved it last year too.
Date of review: May 14, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Clare Ellery
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My first marathon and I will certainly do this again!
In full: Pretty flat course, fantastic organisation, regular water/food stops, roads stay open so supporters can follow the route with you and shout support to you throughout! My first ever marathon and less than 2 weeks later I am already desperate to run my next! I recommend this marathon. Only slight disappointment was the lack of support from the locals along the route, but it was much more rural than I'd thought. Nonetheless - a brilliantly well organised run.
Date of review: May 13, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Ross Windridge
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Amazinging organised event. I've run this twice and would do it again.
Date of review: May 12, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: S Bennett
| | 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: Second time running this one, great organisation and super route. Thank you NDVM
Date of review: May 12, 2013
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