My Event Ratings

Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		100%
PB potential		20%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		60%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		40%

In short: Fantastic views over downs... very hilly
In full: This was my first attempt at the Downland, and I must admit it was surprisingly tough. I would recommend anyone to go and give this event a go, but it is no frills, minimal water points, so you must carry a camel pack or something similar and you navigate via a route description, so be warned! The views over the downs are stunning, all in all a tougn day when you add on 28 degree heat... but I will be back next year to better my time!
Date of review: July 27, 2008

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		40%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		100%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Well organised challenging marathon
In full: Do not be put off by the £30 price tag. For this you are transported to the race start line and you run back to the finish, recieve a nice salomon running t shirt, running socks, medal and a few other goodies in the bag. 7 check points, so pleanty of water, and gels and electrolyte provided at 2 of them. Some of the hills are quite tough all doable. This is my second year at the event and I had a great day. I would reccommend this event to anybody.
Date of review: June 14, 2008

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Overall score		60%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		40%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		40%
Organisation		100%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: OK race to finish of the racing year
In full: The event organisation was excellent and the marshalls were very supportive. Not a scenic course, but that was too be exepcted. If you are looking for something to finish of the season, then go for it. It is quite a fast course as well, so perhaps some PB potential there.
Date of review: December 3, 2007

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		100%
PB potential		40%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		100%
Value		100%
Beginner-friendliness		20%

In short: Great Race and organisation
In full: This was my first South Downs and I loved the race. Great T shirts and very welcome recovery drinks at the end. My only recommendation would be to include mile markers. Thankfully I had a GPS so this was not a major concern, but I can imagine it could be frustrating without.

All in all I will be back next year, had a fantastic day. Thanks to the organisers.
Date of review: June 16, 2007

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

In short: Well organised a repsectable race
In full: The event was pretty well organised, but didn't really have anything wow about it. It is a great race for new runners and setting a PB. I knocked over 9 minutes off mine coming in at 1.28, v chuffed! I would run one this again.
Date of review: February 11, 2007

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		100%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		40%
Organisation		100%
Value		100%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Lack of spectators made up for by the views
In full: This was my first marathon, and the Loch Ness did not disappoint. The views were stunning, the last 6 miles however were a struggle with limited support, but all the staff at the stations were very supportive. Despite the rain and small crowds, I had a great time, and I would definitely sign up for the event again. A real experience!
Date of review: October 3, 2006

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