Faversham MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (6 votes). | 1 to 6 of 6 ratings | Page: 1 |
| The big picture (6 votes) | | Overall score | | 92% | | How many would do it again? | | 92% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 70% | | PB potential | | 73% | | Atmosphere | | 92% | | Organisation | | 97% | | Value | | 87% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
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2010 race reviewed by: Australopithecus
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Welcoming and encouraging, but you need mental strength to keep banging those laps out.
In full: Thanks to Smiler Sid, the lap-counters and the rest of the team for an excellently organised event. Perhaps a race for the more hardcore marathoner, given the 40-lap format, but I was mightily encouraged by the undentably cheery determination of those I was running with.
The course followed a shady tarmac foothpath around a park; there was a short sharp rise of several metres elevation at one end, with almost imperceptible inclines leading to and away from it on the longer sides. The accumulated ascent, added to lap fatigue, probably means it wouldn't meet most people's PB criteria.
It's a small race with maximum 60 entrants. The organisers clearly pride themselves on knowing what runners want, so plenty of energy drinks and snacks available and a grand finish and trophy to all irrespective of categories and placing. This is a very good event which has been produced from potentially unpromising resources.
Date of review: September 6, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: LHWMG
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Unique very well organised marathon
In full: 40 and a bit laps of a small park a few hundred yards from the centre of Faversham,a well stocked feed table,very friendly organisers and very supportive lap counters,and the finishing tape for every finisher - all treated as winners !
Date of review: August 10, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: silver gal
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent organisation, multi-lap event
In full: I enjoyed this event the organisation was flawless. I enjoyed having my own lap counter to chat to as I passed. I personally found 40 laps quite challenging mentally but everyone was very friendly. The trophy and lottery tickets were a nice touch- as was the tape for everyone to run through at the end. I got a PW though that was to do with my lack of training recently. The course has a lovely downhill section which could make for a fast time.
Date of review: August 2, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Malamlil
| | 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: Excellent event and extremely well organised
In full: Excellent event. Unusual in being 40 laps and a field of 60. Really well organised with teams of lap counters. I've never been to a race with more than 40 chances to get generously arranged refreshments en route before. A huge thank you to my lap- counter, even if he did punish me with an extra lap ;-)
J
Date of review: August 1, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: dan1970
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Really well organised race, with great support and generous drink/food stations and goody bags
Date of review: July 31, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: mava
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Small and friendly. Great organisation and (for me) efficient lap counter. PB for me so of course I'm biased!
Date of review: July 31, 2010
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