My Event Ratings

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

In short: Shame about the weather
In full: First time I've done Stratford half and was worried about it being a bit warm when I entered. No chance of that, conditions were atrocious.
In the circumstances I thought the organisers adopted a sensible approach. Though I can understand the disappointment of those who had entered the full marathon.
Marshals were fantastic as were the spectators who braved the elements. Despite the weather I enjoyed it though it was very hard work.
Date of review: May 13, 2012

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

In short: A massive improvement on last year
In full: Hats off to the organisers who have resolved the issues that marred last years race.
Only issue now is the hill between 10 & 12 which is a real sting in the tail.
On a personal level it all went wrong for me but I'm sure I know why. Consequently I hope to be back next year to slay the demons.
Date of review: October 26, 2011

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

In short: Fantastic event
In full: My first marathon and iot was everything I thought and more. Excellent organisation, super course, unbelievable support. Truly magnificent.
Due to the heat my plans went awry after about 9 miles. Concentrated on getting to the finish without caring about the time. Loved every minute and learnt a hell of a lot in the process.

Date of review: April 19, 2011

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

In short: Start: shambles Finish:fiasco
In full: Everything has been said about the problems at the start / finish which desperately need addressing. Please get it sorted as the race does have potential.

Date of review: October 25, 2010

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

In short: No complaints just needs tweaking here & there
In full: I thought it was okay, and got a pb. Enjoyed the course apart from the hill about 11 & the final hill.
Didn't have an issue with the 10k runners but then I plod along at the back. No doubt if the half started in front of the 10k they would be commenting about the likes of me.
Most of the complaints are directed at areas that didn't affect me. Hopefully these bugs can be ironed out.

Date of review: March 7, 2010

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

In short: Getting better
In full: Better route than last year though the last mile was brutal.
Starting in the city centre was a better option though the start was a bit narrow.
Great atmosphere.
Needs tweaking here and there but thats all it needs.
Date of review: October 12, 2009

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

In short: Good race
In full: Shame about the heavy rain but that made it easier than last years heat.
Massive thank you to all the marshalls for braving the elements and being so cheerful in lousy conditions.

Date of review: June 8, 2009

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

In short: Great race
In full: I really enjoy this race & the course itself. Very well organised, great atmosphere, brilliant marshals & support.
Hope the field isn't allowed to get any bigger as the course is quite narrow in parts and gets quite congested.
Will be back next year all being well
Date of review: April 5, 2009

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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: Brilliant apart from the weather
In full: Great race, superb organisation, awesome atmosphere, worthy cause, marvellous marshalls
Date of review: March 8, 2009

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

In short: Tougher than I'd imagined
In full: For an inaugral race I thought the organisers did well.
I found the course tough, harder than I'd imagined. Particulary between 7 & 10 as it went very steadily uphill. Last two miles were a relief. Yes it could be more scenic but hey it's Birmingham !
Marshals were great. Lots of water stations. Supporters were great.
Yes there were a few niggles. At the start particularly re traffic but I'm sure these will be sorted and the event will go on to become a very welcome addition to the calendar.
Date of review: October 26, 2008

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