My Event Ratings

Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		100%
Value		100%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Superbly organised - sets the standard for trail runs
In full: I've never run such a well-organised event with detailed maps and instructions at the start, plus plenty of direction indicators and water stops. Despite the lack of big hills, it was still tough, partly due to the rough terrain.
Date of review: August 15, 2011

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Overall score		60%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		40%
Organisation		40%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Lovely scenery, spoilt by poor organisation - no route maps on website beforehand - and inadequate route marking
In full: I ran this event a few years ago when it started in Chichester and followed a much simpler - albeit possibly shorter - route. This year most of the field went wrong within the first mile and I went so far off-route after checkpoint 3 that I visited checkpoint 2 twice and ended up doing about 30 miles! Therefore I recommend ideally a simpler route, more markers or written instructions - as on LDWA events.
Although there were relatively few runners, I don't understand why the times were slower than the South Downs or Beachy Head that have tougher hills.
Despite all this, I plan to be back next year and do it properly.
Date of review: July 13, 2011

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		100%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		80%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Good weather apart from the biting east wind, generally dry underfoot, excellent organisation and, of course, the incomparable scenery made this one of the best Stingers I've run
Date of review: March 7, 2011

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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: This was my 21st time and I never get tired of doing it. As usual, met some lovely people - runners, spectators and marshallsle
In full: Incredibly well-organised event with glorious scenery and a wonderful atmosphere. If only the showers were hot.....!
Date of review: October 25, 2010

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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: The best marathon I've ever run and I've done over 80
In full: Absolutely fabulous run - ideal weather, stunning views, friendly marshalls and runners - what more could you want. Also felt really good until last 2 miles - was absolutely flying between Duncton and Cocking, so ran 15-20 minutes faster than last 2 years and about the same as the first event that started at Whiteways.
Date of review: June 13, 2010

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		60%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: As usual, challenging and well-organised with lovely weather this year
Date of review: March 8, 2010

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Overall score		40%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		40%
Organisation		40%
Value		40%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: It's my local race, so I'll keep doing it, but this year was the worst ever - not only because of the weather!
In full: Hats off to the spectators and marshalls who braved terrible weather. However I hated the congestion during the first few miles and all the zigzags later on.

The combination of Brighton's atmosphere and 6,000 runners should make for a great event.
However there needs to be a better course with less hazards en route, as well as, of course, mile markers and a finish clock etc.

To end on a positive note, I liked the technical T-shirt and the fact I was allowed to pay for it later!
Date of review: February 22, 2010

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		40%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		100%
Value		100%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Typically well organised and friendly LDWA event offering incredible value for money
In full: Some parts were difficult, if not impossible, to run added to which, after doing an 1.5 mile detour, it was apparent that following the well-written instructions closely was more important than time.
Date of review: January 25, 2010

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		40%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		80%
Value		40%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: The muddiest event I've ever done
In full: Excellent organisation including late changes to the route because I assume the Marsh was impassable. Apart from the ubiquitous mud, friendly marshalls and runners and a nice shot glass souvenir, although I would have preferred the T-shirt to be the technical type.
Date of review: December 7, 2009

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		80%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Excellent organisation and ideal running weather, plus superb scenery. Would have preferred the T-shirt to be technical like the one at the South Downs Marathon.y
Date of review: October 5, 2009

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