My Event Ratings

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

In short: 3rd year running I've done it. Not found anythingelse like I did Challengging but plenty of friendly support
Date of review: August 20, 2009

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

In short: The best value race, I've ever done! Heat was a killer though
In full: First time at this race, but really enjoyed it, course nice and flat apart from the hill at the start. Incredibly generous with all the goodies including medal, 2 t-shirts! lots of yoghurts and a few other things. The heat made it hard work, but plenty of water was available.

Took 2 minutes of my p.b too. Hope to be back
Date of review: May 11, 2008

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

In short: Really quick course, great scenery and organization, slightly spolit by a lack of decent souvenir eg T shirt or medal
Date of review: March 30, 2008

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

In short: Fast, flat, freezing! Had a cold, ran it anyway. Glad to see its not changed much since 2005
In full: This was my very first race back in May 2005. This time bought a few friends from my university's team, and they all seemed to enjoy it too. Seemed to be a few more people despite the awful weather. Originally planned to go sub 41, but a cold stopped that from happening and had to settle for a 45, still 5 minutes faster then my last visit.

Well done marshalls, for braving the conditions
Date of review: November 19, 2007

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

In short: Spectacluar surroundings, moderatley challenging course, a shame more people didn't take part
Date of review: November 11, 2007

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

In short: Scenic course and a good atmosphere despite the weather
In full: My 2nd Worksop half, completely different running conditions to last year when it sunny throughout. The hill at the start still seems daunting but after that there's a nice gentle flat section through the scenic Clumber Park. Crowd and marshalls were fantastic despite the changeable conditions this year. A new p.b for me 11 minutes faster then last year, maybe I should stick to running in the rain!
Date of review: October 29, 2007

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

In short: Beautiful Scenery, Perfect running conditions, Crowd where present fantastic ,almost faultless organization
In full: My 2nd marathon and a complete contrast to London. Being driven in groups to the start line is a great idea, especially with that scenery to greet you at the start. Being such a rural race the atmosphere was a bit flat but the crowd, where present were brilliant especially in Doress and Inverness.

Course generally down hill but some steepish climbs mostly within the first 3rd but also in Doress between 18 and 20 miles, so fairly quick

My only slight annoyance was the organization at the start with people being dropped off before the start line and having the luggage van and most of the toilets after the start line. It was a bit chaotic during the last half an hour before the start with people trying to dash between the drop off point, toilets and the luggage van with people gathering behind the start line in the middle. Apart from that a fantastic race and one I hope to do again



Date of review: October 9, 2007

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

In short: A challenging course, with two large hills, great atmosphere and absolute bargain if you get your entry in early
Date of review: June 12, 2007

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

In short: Absolutley fantastic, difficult to describe in words. The crowd are phenomenal they got me round the last 9 miles! If you only ever do one race, run the London Marathon
Date of review: April 23, 2007

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

In short: Quick and varied course, fantastic atmosphere, but a little expensive. I'd recommend it for begginers
In full: This was where I did my first half marathon last year, I was pleased that not much had changed this year, the crowd are brilliant especially towards the end, something I think begginers would appreciate. Also like the variations in the course from long straight country lanes to the twisty section around the town centre. Plenty of water stations too.

I don't think the slight increase in price was really justfied especially as you only got the choice of a t-shirt or medal rather then getting both last year.
Date of review: March 26, 2007

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