My Event Ratings

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

In short: Fast, flat, PB potential. Slick organisation and a varied rural route.
In full: Flat as a flat thing! Definite PB potential. Very well organised with good support and excellent marshallers. I did hear a few pre-race grumbles about having to run through and up an underground walkway!?! Alright, any incline after 25 miles isn't the best but please people...I don't think you could find a flatter race if you tried. It did feel a little bit 'clubby' but don't be put off by all those club colours, they were all very friendly which helped make the atmosphere almost like one great big group run with a lot of mates. If you want an end of year PB then book a place...although be quick this one fills up quickly, and obviously so.
Date of review: November 21, 2011

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

In short: Awesome race. Well done Chris and Andy
In full: A truly memorable race for all the right reasons. Organisation, Parking, Local support, Route, Marshallers and cadet force helpers, Medal, goody bag were all first rate. Definitely pb potential. An excellent advert for a lovely city. Well done Chester. Others sit up and take note!
Date of review: October 11, 2011

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

In short: A small, well organised, very friendly,
Date of review: September 16, 2011

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

In short: Great race, well organised, with a well stocked goody bag.
Date of review: May 30, 2011

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

In short: A thoroughly enjoyable race with hills, hills and more hills!
In full: A hard slog made harder with a hangover. Note to self, just a medicinal half next time the night before a race. Despite my over-indulgance not much chance of a PB here but if you came to try and get one then I think you would be missing the point of this race. All runners seemed to grimmace at the thought of running back up the downhill sections in the latter stages of the race and yet there was still plenty of joking and banter about the challenge. The t-shirts quite rightly say 'I survived the Saltash Half Marathon'. It was a hilly course from start to finish but this seemed to highlight the banter and camaraderie between runners and marshallers. Whilst talking of the marshallers, absolutely first class with more encouragement in one race than I think I have ever received in all other races combined. And I got a free running tip about relaxing my shoulders-too tense apparently. ta muchly!

All of the above and a tech t-shirt all for £12! Bargain doesn't cover it. I would thoroughly recommend it to others.

Date of review: May 1, 2011

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

In short: Cheeky hills, Supportive marshallers, and a few more cheeky hills for good measure.
Date of review: April 24, 2011

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

In short: There is a reason that this race is on everyones to-do list.
In full: A fantastic spectacle for both the supporter and participant. Everything from the bus convoy to the marshallers to the cheering spectators to the finish in the city centre is first class and extremely well organised. Having experienced both Edinburgh and Loch Ness I would recommend this over it's sibling in Edinburgh!
The day itself had a little of everything: a wet, windy, cool start that blossomed into a gloriously sunny afternoon finish. That seemingly endless hill at mile 18 was a bit cheeky! My apologies to the young lady running next to me for the expletives when I first clapped eyes on the hill. It was a toughie after 18 undulating miles.
You may not achieve a PB running Loch Ness but I guarantee that it will put a smile on your face from the moment you start to the moment you finish.
Date of review: October 9, 2010

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

In short: Well organised, friendly marshallers, plenty of parking, reasonably priced.
In full: A well organised race with helpful, friendly marshallers. Plenty of parking at the start (and toilets) made this a hassle-free start. The finish line was a short walk from the finish so again hassle-free to get back to the car. The route was mainly flat with a few hills scattered throughout the course. Certainly one for the calendar. Very enjoyable.
Date of review: September 26, 2010

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

In short: A fantastic race, amazing support, toilets galore, interesting route, excellent goody bag. Deserves the accolades it receives.
In full: A wonderful day and a PB. I've done this race once before and just because the second half can be described as flat doesn't mean that it is any easier than the much more undulating first half! Those 3 or so miles around the rowing centre were emotional however so was the level of support. Thank you to everyone. Some of the best support from locals and marshallers alike I have ever seen.
Date of review: September 13, 2010

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

In short: A decent race but as with every big city half, quite expensive.
Date of review: September 8, 2010

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