Bit on-road off-road blown on-sand and some rocky paths, basically a mix of terrains. The straight single track path at about 8/9 miles wasnt very welcoming; bit labourius and mind numbing. Good atmosphere at the start and finish and lots of support from marshalls. Just not for m...
Bit on-road off-road blown on-sand and some rocky paths, basically a mix of terrains. The straight single track path at about 8/9 miles wasnt very welcoming; bit labourius and mind numbing. Good atmosphere at the start and finish and lots of support from marshalls. Just not for me i think :-(

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3.2

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· 2018 Half Marathon ·
1st timer at this event and the last the course is/was terrible how someone didn't break an ankle on the off road banked hill section is beyond me. i run both on and off road but this was something else. The section were you had to run on the banked hill was full of divots, holes...
1st timer at this event and the last the course is/was terrible how someone didn't break an ankle on the off road banked hill section is beyond me. i run both on and off road but this was something else. The section were you had to run on the banked hill was full of divots, holes and goodness know what else to aid in you going A over T. that being said the marshals and support around the course was good and the finishing straight was very very good. Unfortunately the 1st and last time i will enter this race even though it gave me my new PB for a half.

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4.8

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· 2018 Half Marathon ·
This was the first time I have enetered this particular race. I was told the route has changed since last year. I enjoyed the race, it was quite challenging. The Facebook page was updated regularly as well as regular emails including race brochure sent out. Information of ...
This was the first time I have enetered this particular race. I was told the route has changed since last year. I enjoyed the race, it was quite challenging. The Facebook page was updated regularly as well as regular emails including race brochure sent out. Information of parking places were well communicated. I particularly liked the interactive map of the route on the website, this is unique to my knowledge and very useful. The course could have been described better on the website, though. I think there should have been directions to the starting line as it wasn’t clear where I had to go from where I parked. The course was quite crowded at the start at throughout moments during the first few miles. The challenging parts was the run along the river bank, which was windy and pretty much had to be ran single file. This detracted from the ‘race’ element of the event. I wasn’t thankful for the very short runs across sand after the miles across the river bank. The river bank and sand were challenging moments which only make you a stronger runner, so there were positives drawn from those elements. The crowd support was great, the volunteers did a fantastic job. There were plenty of volunteers on hand to hand out water at the many water stations. Some scenic views including the promenade finish. Info of the t-shirt sizes should have been communicated in the race brochure and, to my knowledge, wasn’t. I needed a smaller size but wasn’t aware a smaller size was available until I got to the finish line but had already wrote my size on my race number. However, I’m grateful for the technical t-shirt and personally prefer getting a t-shirt for running the race to a medal. On that note, I like the medal given for running the race. This is definitely not a PB course, it’s mildy undulating but nothing too testing. The ice cream at the end of the race was a great touch, very unique. May go back next year.

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3.9

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· 2018 Half Marathon ·
This was my second year at this event & this year I ran with my son on his first ever half marathon. Firstly, I think Tape to Tape are enthusiastic race organisers & keep entrants well informed. The start was easy to get to & I had no problem parking. The route was altered slig...
This was my second year at this event & this year I ran with my son on his first ever half marathon. Firstly, I think Tape to Tape are enthusiastic race organisers & keep entrants well informed. The start was easy to get to & I had no problem parking. The route was altered slightly this year to avoid the field full of heavy rubble & stones, in my opinion this didn’t work, there appeared more off road single file uneven paths. The finish was well organised with a medal, t shirt & ice cream. Another criticism would be that t shirts & medals for 5k were same as for Half Marathon. I would certainly enter again

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4.2

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· 2018 Half Marathon ·
Good race, not outstanding but good! Good flattish course, some off-road, some on road, did get a little boring after while but it’s Lincolnshire.. the last few miles along the promenade made up for it! Only fault I saw was for us 2h20m runners a few of the water stations had...
Good race, not outstanding but good! Good flattish course, some off-road, some on road, did get a little boring after while but it’s Lincolnshire.. the last few miles along the promenade made up for it! Only fault I saw was for us 2h20m runners a few of the water stations had run out by the time I got to them, not really acceptable. Nice medal at the end and a shirt but the free ice cream was the best!

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4.7

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· 2018 Half Marathon ·
This is definitely a race to do again. Starting at the far end of Cleethorpes and taking in quiet villages, caravan sites, nature reserves and the costal path this race had everything. Not so much of a joy was the side and head wind for much of the race but it added to the day....
This is definitely a race to do again. Starting at the far end of Cleethorpes and taking in quiet villages, caravan sites, nature reserves and the costal path this race had everything. Not so much of a joy was the side and head wind for much of the race but it added to the day. The marshals were plentiful and were the water stations. I will be signing up for next year.

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To only travel 5 minutes to a half marathon with over 1000 competing people sounded too good to be true but finally this has happened & a big thank you to the organisers for making this possible. The start was a little congested but once you are going the run along the prome...

To only travel 5 minutes to a half marathon with over 1000 competing people sounded too good to be true but finally this has happened & a big thank you to the organisers for making this possible.

The start was a little congested but once you are going the run along the promenade soon spreads everyone out. It's a shame there was a big head wind on the route out of town & on the way back there was very uneven tracks which I still have blisters from. The route takes you back along the seafront to a finish close to the pier.

Definately value for money & you get an ice cream at the end along with a good t-shirt & medal.

Not a PB course & sparse at times in terms of support but a lovely run along the seafront & very well arranged. This event will only grow in the next few years & I will certainly be signing up for the next one.

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I love running local races. There's something about the comraderie of seeing and meeting up with runners from previous races. The inaugural Humber HM did not disappoint and the credit for this has to go to Neil and Nicola @tape2tape. As runners they understand what we look for i...

I love running local races. There's something about the comraderie of seeing and meeting up with runners from previous races.

The inaugural Humber HM did not disappoint and the credit for this has to go to Neil and Nicola @tape2tape. As runners they understand what we look for in a race; loads of loos ✅ fab medal✅ great goody bag✅. Their daily email updates in the week before the race both informative and entertaining. Even after the race they responded to some of the concerns raised re mile 8-10 straightaway 

Marshall support was ace and the finish along the promenade was a lovely way to end with lots of local support 

If you've never been to Cleethorpes or ran a race with piers and donkeys as backdrop I fully recommend this

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I must say value for money it was very good half price of lincoln half marathon and you get more for your money.You got a medal t-shirt ice cream and a stick of rock these are a great touch.. The race itself I described as tough which in my eyes it was the wind (coast it normall...

I must say value for money it was very good half price of lincoln half marathon and you get more for your money.You got a medal t-shirt ice cream and a stick of rock these are a great touch..

The race itself I described as tough which in my eyes it was the wind (coast it normally is) there was a few tough sections but this was advertised as off road so can't grumble.i felt some of the roads was in the middle of nowhere and the wind certainly hit you near the wind turbines so I guess that's why they are situated there lol , I didn't really get in my stride tbh.. the finish was excellent again along the coast but people lined the sides and cheered you on for last mile or two.the Marshalls and support was really good 

Will I do this race next year maybe 

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· 2017 ·
Loved this race it was organised so well.  Perfect for parking, toilets, plenty of places for spectators to eat/drink.  Marshalls were all amazing as were the volunteers dishing out medals T Shirts and bags.  My only gripe was the off road part.  I still got a...

Loved this race it was organised so well.  Perfect for parking, toilets, plenty of places for spectators to eat/drink.  Marshalls were all amazing as were the volunteers dishing out medals T Shirts and bags.  My only gripe was the off road part.  I still got a PB though and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone. 

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