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2010 EDF Energy Birmingham Half Marathon
 | | Overall score | | 20% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 20% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Absolutely no organisation In full: Similar to other reviews. There was no staggered start, couldn't even get in the time zone areas they had at the start. There was a bottle neck on the course at the start and finish so we were queuing after we crossed the start line and before we could cross the finish line making the chip timing pointless. The whole course was far too crowded, ended up darting onto footpaths at the side of the road. Water stations were poorly signposted so missed most, when could get to one there were too few people handing out the drinks so couldn't get one. There were few bins close to the drinks stations so empty bottles were a massive hazard. I tried to contact the race organisers several times asking if they will sort it out for next year, with no reply, so sadly I won't be going next year and I definitely wouldn't recommend it to anyone. The worst organisation I have ever seen in such an event. Date of review: May 26, 2011
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