My Event Ratings

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

In short: A very special marathon but very hard
In full: Second time running this one and I loved it. Alongside chester this is the best marathon out there in my opinion. This was my third marathon in a month and I paid fro it in the last six miles. Tough hills at about 7,15,21 and constant sharp up and sharp down. Fantastic organization and stewards. Breathtaking views and the finish is the best anywhere . Loved the Kendal mint cake very friendly race and the fantastic 10 in 10
Date of review: May 21, 2013

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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: another superbly organised race from Chris and Andy
In full: my second Chester half (having ran the last two Chester marathons)and despite a lame performance by myself I cannot overstate what great half it was. Superbly organized,more portaloos than any race I have ever done, a great route, superb Marshalls and drink stations. Fantastic crowd support in one the most beautiful places in the country. This was my 62nd half/full races and quite simply Chester is in my top 3, a must do race. The full marathon is equally as good if not better
Date of review: May 13, 2013

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

In short: is that bleedin greenway getting longer?
In full: fourth time running this one a tad warmer than the hurricane we got last year. Great organization and really supportive Marshalls as well as brilliant water stops. One negative Stratford council now charge to spend a penny THANK YOU so much to the kind man who gave myself and my wife 20p as we had left our money in the car a lovely episode of human kindness thank you. Surprisingly warm once we got going but nice breeze on greenway. That second lap on the greenway how long was that? fantastic day and great to see the real Stratford marathon back on the map well done Rotary
Date of review: April 28, 2013

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

In short: Super fast PB hunter territory
In full: 2nd time running this (PB for half marathon at this course) cheap as chips to enter. Well organized . The best I have ever ran to get a PB will be back in November to set record straight
Date of review: March 9, 2013

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

In short: Twisty bendy route flattish
In full: Well organized run. Course is ok varied route and is flat but still feels like you running slightly up. lots of crossing of roads and some of the surfaces very hard on calfs. Great support from locals and great marshals with well organized water stations. Nice medal and excellent t shirt. Nice cryotherapy showers at the end.my third marathon of the month so fell short of a PB but well worth it.
Date of review: October 21, 2012

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Atmosphere		100%
Organisation		100%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		100%

In short: another superb chester marathon
In full: second time running this and little has changed. The organisation and course are superb.Friendly encouraging marshalls and lovely crowd support.The start and finish areas have slight changed position on the course,but I preferred that on the run in as it was shorter.This is a must do marathon and is absolutely perfect for beginners. A 7 minute personal best to boot.next stop Abingdon once the blisters and bones have healed
Date of review: October 7, 2012

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

In short: Just keeps getting better
In full: My fourth kennilworth in a row and certainly not my last. The race has improved so much over the years. The addition of timing pens,chip timing,better toilet facilities,more first aiders, great marshalls etc. However, the race has kept its local feel and not grown to big. The course is a real challenge,undulating yet still offers the chance of a personal best through scenic country lanes. Not traffic free,but never seems a problem. Well done kennilworth,thanks to all the Marshall's and to the locals for being tolerant to the influx of parked cars on local roads. Super run this should sell out much quicker than it does. Looking forward to 2013
Date of review: September 2, 2012

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

In short: muddy wet brilliant
In full: my third time at the bbhm and it was super. The last two have been baking hot and this was wet and muddy. The organisation and atmosphere are great. I run thirty plus marathons and halfs ayear and I would never miss this one. I loved the tunnel this year yes it was darker than normal,but it was safe. Lovely medal and great have use of the showers at the NIA.Even the weather was better than expected. Mr and Mrs Ringo will be back in 2013 cheers Stu another great race
Date of review: July 7, 2012

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

In short: Sunny windy showery but nice new course
In full: My first run on the new course (ran the old one in 2009/10). Nice to see all the races go together. The new course was flat/downhill except for hill at mile 2. The course then leveled off just in time for pesky headwinds. I enjoyed the new course. Nice medal. One criticism not enough water stations on a hot day and the first two filled the cups very low. I saw a fair few runners on the floor and thanks must go to the st johns staff and the Marshall's.
Date of review: June 24, 2012

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

In short: Up and down run for band lovers
In full: A super organized event. The venue was great and was really friendly. As others of said this is a PB course. However, the easy ups and downs take their toll in the latter stages,so keep something in the tank. Only really one Nasty incline just before start of each lap. That said good venue or supporters and certainly not dull or uninteresting. Have already entered for next year
Date of review: June 6, 2012

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