Half Marathons in Sheffield

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  Rae H

  Did the 5k in 2016

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  Did the event in 2018

  I did the 5k as my first race back after having my baby in July 2017 so I was a little bit nervous but this was such a fantastic event that I've signed up for the marathon in 2019! The organisation was great, the event village was buzzing and there was such a supportive vibe.

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  Did the event in 2018

  Lovely weather and a great location.

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  Did the event in 2018

  i registered last minute knowing it would be hilly but nothing prepares me for how tough it would be (as a relatively new runner).the scenery was ofcourse stunning in this part of the Peak District.marshalls were all excellent and encouraging with a bit of crowd support in and around buxtonFor the price its an absolute bargain and I will happily attempt it again next year assuming my legs have recovered by then.

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  Did the event in 2018

  I only booked this 4 days in advance, as a training run for Swaledale. It lived up to its reputation and I was gutted to be walking before the 2 mile point!  My own fault for not being fully hydrated before the race. I drank a full bottle of water at each checkpoint and resigned myself to walking up the hills when necessary and running the flat and downhill sections, and just making the most of the spectacular scenery. On such a gorgeous warm day it felt like a privilege just to be out there running amongst green fields, wildflowers, lambs and towering hills, some of which we climbed. A nice low key vibe with friendly marshalls and a bit of support from locals. Tshirts were only available if you entered 2 weeks in advance but I was a little disappointed by the medal which was fairly generic but engraved on the back. I’m not ruling out returning next year to see if I can walk less and shave a couple of minutes off my 2.08 time. Loved it finished at the pavilion where ice cream, slushes, cakes & drinks were available!

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  Did the event in 2018

  Ok so I knew this was going to be hilly but cricky they weren't just hills they were mountains!!Its easy to register before the event and they do take entries on the day if you don't want to commit until you see the weather.  On the day you present yourself at the race hq and get your number and timing chip and then the race starts just around the corner.  This part was really quick and pain free. We parked on the road so got free parking so look round before you go into the public car park.The route is amazing and the views were to die for.  Did I say you climb mountains?  The first climb begins pretty much immediately and goes on for 3 miles!  If you can look up from your feet as you try and drag yourself to look about you, you won't be disappointed.  Part of the route is on gated roads but they put mats down over the cattle grids.The hills,aka mountains, are relentless but stunning.  There isn't a great deal of crowds out there to cheer you on but the views make up for it.  The marshals are amazing and seem to pop up just when you need them.  There were 3 water stations at roughly 3,6 and 9 miles.It is on open roads which may put some people off but I never felt unsafe as most of the roads seem to be mainly used by sheep !Dont wear headphones as they announce at the start that people will be disqualified if they do.Would I do it again? Yes but go into it knowing the hills are killers and it seriously isn't a PB course but a serious bucket list course.

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  Did the event in 2017

  A well organised half marathon, part of the 4 day Tour of Tameside event.This could have been an enjoyable race if it wasn't for the combination of heatwave weather conditions and the fact it was race 3 out of 4. Nice and flat trail run along a bridle path. Conditions underfoot were very good, no mud, grass or technical terrain so I was able to run in road shoes without problem. Marshalling was fantastic, particularly at the road crossing sections, and always very friendly and encouraging.  As the route goes up and down a bridle path, support along the course isn't huge, so the friendly marshalls were vital in providing some much needed motivation towards the end.I'm not a fan of out and back routes though so probably wouldn't choose to run this if it wasn't part of the Tour event.

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  Did the event in 2017

  Probably my second favourite Half Marathon (after Monsal Trail). A really stunning route that starts off with a mile loop around Hadfield and then joins the Longdendale Trail for an out and back, that is on the whole flat. The trail is on a disused railway line and you run parallel to the Woodhead Pass on the opposite side of several wonderful reservoirs. Tree lined in places and framed by the hills of the Peak District, it was a great place for me to run.Registration was all online, with numbers and info being received in the post a week before race day. Only half a dozen toilets led to quite a queue before race start. Race briefing was fine and adequate. Not too much was needed, and we set off on time.Support was good for the first mile around the village, but as to be expected, very thin out on the main course apart from the water stations, where there was a real enthusiam and energy. Plenty of water available and jelly babys too.For £24 this was a very reasonable race and one I'd definitely look to do again. No goody bag, but decent medal and lots of very friendly runners made up for that.

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  Derek L

  Did the Half Marathon in 2018

  This is a hard race with very little road running it's got a mixture of energy sapping sand tracks, narrow foot paths false summit hills your thighs are burning at the end. I have done this about 5 times nice pub on way home after finish

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  David W

  Did the Half Marathon in 2018

  The event takes place in the picturesque setting of Rother Valley. Im a great advocate of running near to water so four and a half flat laps of the two lakes made it pretty easy going. A personal best time for me!Having registered in advance I was able to arrive, park the car, get a coffee and set of to the start line all in good time.

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  Gary b

  Did the Marathon in 2018

  Very well organised Totally hassle free turn up and run

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  Dave W

  Did the Half Marathon in 2018

  Flat half marathon on a good surface in nice surroundings. Laps were long enough that it wasn't boring, broke down the distance nicely. Paths were wide so having runners on different laps didn't cause any issue, although was open to public so be aware that some care may be needed to pass safely sometimes.Thanks to the organisers and marshals who were spread through the course and were very encouraging and friendly. Live online timing system was good for spectators to be able to tell what was going on.Seemed to be some runners unsure of where to go for registration and start, so signage could possibly be improved.

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  Did the event in 2018

  First time I have run this race, overall it was an enjoyable race, it was well organised and well marshalled, there were marshals placed wherever there could be a concern over which way to run and they were on the road with stop/go sign for the cars to let us carry on running without stopping us.It may be just me with this little gripe, but it is the first event I have run where the timing chip is laced into your running shoes, I kept thinking it was going to come apart as I kept catching it with my other foot. It may be just my running style.The course is a mixture of road and path/trail running and as others have mentioned previously there are places where it isn't easy to overtake / get out of someone's way. The course starts at Stockport County football ground and finishes not far from where you start taking you along the very scenic river Mersey, but before you finish you have to go up the dreaded hill, just what you want at the end of nearly 13 miles.Once finished you get your medal, flapjack, water and an energy drink, overall a well run event.

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  Did the event in 2017

  I was late to register for the Hatters Half Marathon. I was feeling a little under motivated so signed up to the race with the intention to just make sure that i can complete the distance before Manchester Half in October.Signing up was very simple through the run Britain website and at £20 for an unattached entry i was always going to get good value as long as i finished.It was always going to be a good race for me to enter. Stockport isn't too far from where i live and the course that takes in part of the Transpennine Trail is one that i have ran quite a few times on training runs. So i knew the area and knew the terrain.The race would start at Edgeley Park, the football ground of Stockport County which is very easy to find. There was also the bonus that the race organisers got permission to use a car park that was a very short walk from the starting line. It was £2 to park and it made all the difference on the day as the car park would of adequately provided parking for all the runners which were just over 300 in total.On arrival at the starting area there was free massage if you wanted it and a concourse under one of the stands were being used as the registration area. Registration was on the day between 8 and 9am, names were split into 4 sections in alphabetical order. It was quick and simple, just what you need. There was also plenty of toilets to use in the stand so there wasn't the usual queues that are a regular cause of anxiety before races. Everything was relaxed and ran smoothly.The race began at 9.30am. There was a quick race briefing by a man with a mega-phone but as i always hang around at the back i couldn't really hear it. Once the race started the course was simple enough. Down the hill from Edgeley onto the Transpennine Trail and then it looped back to finish. The course was simple but at time very narrow, offering no room to pass but as i was really using the race as a test of my fitness i wasn't too concerned with going past people.This part of the Transpennine Trail from Stockport to Northenden is solid ground. Road shoes are more than adequate for the terrain unless there has been a really heavy downpour of rain. It is also nice and flat. The only hilly part of the race is the last Mile which is uphill and to be fair its a big hill but it was down the hill from the start so only fair you should go back up it.I was impressed with the water stations. There were 3 at 3, 6 and 9 Miles. You could have either a cup or take a full bottle. I was pleased with this because i had been ill the night before the race so wanted to mke sure i stayed hydrated. Some other Halfs i have done have only offered 1 water station and i don't think that is anywhere near enough for a Half Marathon.Everything considered the Hatters Half was enjoyable and this was mainly due to the organisers, because it was so well organised it meant that i wasn't as stressed before running as i sometimes get.My only gripe with the race was that there was supposed to be a total ban on headphones during the race because there was some road crossings involved (there was traffic management) and some people still ran with headphones in. Nowhere near as many as other races but i'm of the opinion that if you set a rule you should enforce it.I had a guy stop in front of me and we weren't even a mile in. He had headphones in and seemed to be texting someone on his phone. This was on a stretch around quarter of a mile and it was was difficult to pass him. He was oblivious that he was literally holding up every runner behind him and i had to give him a gentle nudge so that he moved. Even then he looked at me as if he had no idea what the problem was. 10 minutes later he came blasting past everyone on another narrow stretch of course with total disregard for eveyone else. Apart from that minor issue i enjoyed the race. Completed it in 1hr 56mins and my plan was to finish sub 2, so happy days. The medal was pretty decent too, I will run again next year. Well done to the organisers.

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  Did the event in 2016

  This was the second running of the Hatters Half, which starts out at the Football ground in Stockport before heading through the estate roads down to the river. Much of the course is then spent running along the riverbank save for a quick loop of Northenden town centre before reversing the route.It's a relatively flat course with only a short section at the start and end where there is a hill (that section is uphill on the way back!)Couple of gotchas. 1) there are stretches of the riverbank which are difficult to overtake so if you think you're going to go quick, it's best to do your overtaking before you leave the road section. 2) despite Stockport being a hotbed of running (seriously, we have 5 parkruns and each village has at least a RunTogether group if not it's own affiliated club) the car drivers in the town mostly need banning from driving. Totally impatient and often unwilling to observe simple safety - it's something that marrs all the events occurring on Stockport's roads. There is one major road crossing which you go out on and return on and there was a concern for safety of the marshals due to the behaviour of some drivers. A shame that the minority behave like this.That safety aspect aside it's a run worth looking into if you're new to the 13.1 distance.The medal was fine and you also get a free ticket to see Stockport County play later in the month. Whether this is a benefit I guess depends on whether you like football!

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  Nia A

  Did the Half Marathon in 2018

  Having ran this event for the 4th time this year I can honestly say it gets better each time. Fantastic undulating scenic route with good support along the way. It is definitely undulating not flat, but it is a fast route. Number collection on Saturday was great this year. Research parking close by as no parking on site.

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  Karl P

  Did the Half Marathon in 2017

  My first half marathon, was very well organised and the course is testing. You have some beautiful views running through clumber park

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  Did the event in 2018

  This was the first time I’d done this event. Other club members reccomended it and I’m glad they did. Absolutly loved it. You can tell its been going several years as its very well organised and theres lots of support. Lots of information up front, collectionof race numbers available day before (which always goes a long way with me, I like to be prepared), parking arrangements, drinks stations and the all important bag drop information.
  Lovely scenic route out into the countryside then into and through Clumber Park. Lots of volunteers and marshalls along the route. Yes it looks to be one long road on the map but its undulating and fun...spot the next flat section! 🤗 Quality Medal and t-shirt included - whats not to like!!! I will be entering again this year!

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  Did the event in 2018

  This is a gravel path half marathon which is ran mostly down hill. There are some really nice views of the peaks if you have the weather.

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  Did the event in 2018

  An thoroughly enjoyable, extremely well organised, event with outstanding scenery. The marshalls, as at all Nice Work events, were very supportive and friendly.

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  Did the event in 2017

  wow, what can i say? Superb organisation from start to finish, a coach trip from the finish to the start of this point to point race was seamless, we were met by the blustery wind as many of the club runners warmed up, portaloos a plenty, quick briefing and we were off on the klaxon.Following the tissington Trail which if you do not know, is a disused railway through the Peak District, rolling hills, dry stone walls made this course interesting and stunning, the weather held off and it soon warmed up.There were plenty of fuel stations, water, Jaffa cakes and jelly babies, were on offer, the surface was made up of compact gravel, so no need for trail shoes.The organisers do not have rights to the path, it is not a closed event, all the cyclists and walkers I passed were very encouraging, offered support.The final 400meters throws a curve ball, like every good story, I will not spoil the ending!Great quality medal, no goody bag, that did not reflect badly, certainty value for money.

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  Did the event in 2018

  This is a very hilly, but rewarding course. It starts off on a sports track where you do a couple of loops before heading off into the country roads. It's a course that if you go out too hard on, you will suffer towards the end. There are a couple of significant hills which take it out of your legs but were great training for my marathon.

  The marshalls were great, the feed stations were adequate and the course was easy to follow.

  Parking before the event was easy and there were no issues leaving afterwards.

  Would definitely run this course again

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  Did the event in 2017

  This is a beautiful course around the Cheshire countryside which starts at the local leisure centre on the outskirts of town.  The race starts on the athletics track which makes for a very fast start.Once out of the town the route itself is very pretty and there is plenty to see.  It is also very well supported for a relatively small race and the on course marshals and water station volunteers were all extremely cheerful and encouraging.The course has two big hills. One at mile 5 and one from mile 10-12.  They seem relentless at first but once used to them I managed fine (the first one was tough though!). The only part of the route I didn’t enjoy was during a section on the main road back into Macclesfield, where the pavement was quite narrow and it was difficult to pass other runners without stepping off the pavement into the traffic.  Having said that it wasn’t very long before we were running back down another quieter road. It’s probably worth mentioning that this course does not have fully closed roads, but most of them are so quiet that this isn’t really a problem.The final part of the route was downhill back into Macclesfield to the leisure centre athletics track and I found myself speeding up as I hit the track towards the finish line.  The support from spectators was again superb, bearing in mind that I was one of the final 40 across the line.Once over the timing mat I soon had a medal around my neck and a cotton tote bag full of goodies in my hand, also the obligatory water and banana too.It was easy to both park and leave the race and all the parking was free.  Photography was courtesy of Bryan Dale and the pictures were on his website a few days later, free to download.The race was good value.  I paid £25 including booking fee.  There was a tshirt available too for another £10 but I booked too late to order one which was a shame. The medal itself is great quality for such a small event.Would I run it again? Yes, maybe not next year but one day, if only to see if I can do better on those hills!

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  Did the event in 2016

  Nice little 5K with good on course support from marshals and local residents.  The course starts and finishes on the local athletics track and takes you down towards the town and then back out again through residential roads to the finish.  There are no closed roads but the pavements are easy enough to run on and I was quicker than I expected! Run by Macclesfield Harriers, I felt very welcome despite it being my first race.  Would recommend and will hopefully be back for the half this year!  My children loved the fun run too!

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  Arif A

  Did the Marathon in 2018

  As my first Marathon, it was great, the support over the first 3 laps was great. The last lap got a bit lonely. I may have considered my road shoes instead of trails, as the trail was quite compact; but that would have been difficult to judge.

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