I enjoyed the race and it was well run etc - the only small thing I would change is, the pacesetters.
I could not see the pacesetters that were there - can you have signs on them that are well above head height so runners can get into the right places at the start, this can be encouraged over the PA system. It was really hard for fast runners to get front\dodge slower runners at the beginning of the race.

The race was well organised in general and the course was well marshalled.

My main criticism is (like many other reviews) the water stations. It seemed poorly organised - volunteers desperately trying to pour cups of water while frustrated runners queued / waited. More tables and more cups needed to be ready in advance. This was the worst water stations I have experienced in a half marathon. I'm sure it will have led to dehydration in some runners. Please re think this for next year.

Other than that it was a lovely route and I would recommend to others.

Thanks

Watch out for North Hill and Ipswich Road though lol

Many thanks, a lovely event, extremely well organised (plenty of loos!). A great course with city streets and quiet country lanes. Great support along the route

It's a very minor point, but the t-shirts seemed poor quality. Would like to see something a bit more special (and fashionable).

Amazing Very well organized

Only small issue was the water stops. There's so many runners trying to get through, that two small tables just wasn't enough to get water. The volunteers (although doing their best) were pouring not even a quarter of a cup's worth of water due to the demand, which meant we just weren't getting enough to stay hydrated. I deliberately didn't bring water as there were 4 water stops on the course, yet ended the race under-hydrated. This definitely needs addressing, as people were getting annoyed and frustrated at not being able to get water, having to wait, rather than just grabbing and going. Also, the rubbish bags for the cups were 10 metres up the road, which gives you zero time to drink the little you were given before having to throw the cup away! this then lead to lots of plastic rubbish on the roads. Also, if you are trying to be sustainable, why the plastic cups?! Surely cardboard/paper ones would be better...?
These are a small points and honestly given to provide constructive feedback - I'm not moaning!
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Throughout the run, I didn't see any pace makers myself, so ensure the pacemakers are more visible somehow in future?

The drinks station were poor this year. The number of racers had increased but the drink's stations were no bigger. The poor volunteers weren't able to deal with the number of runners and I struggled for hydration. My suggestion would be adding further drinks tables to the other side of the road. Particularly the severalls station where there was ample room to add a couple of tables. Other than that the race was hugely enjoyable!

Water stations weren’t great
Plz use water bottles

Pacers need to be more visible at the start with maybe boards as you can’t see their pink T-shirts in crowds of people. Toilets on the second half of the course would be good, apart from that nothing needs changing a very well organised event

Crisps were a great addition for recovery.

It was a nice touch to post the race day shirts out before the race. That way, people who may have suffered a late injury still got a memento of the event, (which they would have paid for), other runners wore their shirts o the day, giving them a feeling of bonding with others and being part of a group, and runners with tired legs didn't have to stand in a queue to collect their shirt. Please do that again next year. Also, the shirt and medal matching, was a nice touch.
Thanks for another great event.

Great organisation. Having use of the stadium’s facilities before and after sets this apart from other events as so nice to have proper toilets and shelter. Only one area I can think of for improvement is the water stations, as the volunteers struggled to keep up with demand.