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@carolinekane

UNITED KINGDOM Raving since 2025 Active 4 months, 2 weeks ago

About Me

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  • Rave race:

    Oxford half

  • Race that's calling my name:

    Malta half

  • I run because:

    To keep healthy, sane and to have fun 

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Personal Bests (1)

Race Distance Location Date Result
Half Marathon Sliema, Malta Feb 22, 2026 2:43:00

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Past Races (2)

Race Distance Location Date Result My Raves My Performance
Half Marathon Sliema, Malta Feb 22, 2026 2:43:00
Half Marathon Oxford, United Kingdom Oct 12, 2025

My Raves

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What an incredible race experience from start to finish! 🏃‍♀️✨ I stayed at the Regency Plaza 🏨 and used 🚖 to get to Sliema Ferries ⛴️ to catch the … MORE

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What an incredible race experience from start to finish! 🏃‍♀️✨
I stayed at the Regency Plaza 🏨 and used 🚖 to get to Sliema Ferries ⛴️ to catch the bus — saving my legs for the big one! 🦵💪
The morning was so well organised 🙌 – an early start with easy transport to the race village 🚌 and such a great atmosphere at the start line 🎉. It was freezing waiting 🥶 but we spotted a little café ☕ (lifesaver!). Then the sun came up 🌅 and the views on the way up to the start were absolutely stunning 😍🌊.
The race actually starts in a garage 😅 (so random!) but the course had a lovely mix of gentle downhills ⬇️ and a few steady climbs ⬆️ to keep things interesting. The scenery was beautiful throughout 🌄 and the atmosphere on route was fantastic 🎶🥁.
Not loads of spectators, but the local bands 🎤, singers 🎵 and drummers 🥁 wrapped in the Malta flag 🇲🇹 really lifted the energy ⚡. Plenty of water stations 💧, Powerade 🥤, oranges 🍊 and even water showers 🚿 — very welcome as the temperature rose ☀️🔥.
The finish area was emotional 🥹🎊 — a full live band playing 🎶, amazing organisation 👏 and brilliant crowd support shouting to get you sprinting 🗣️🏃‍♀️💨 with a real celebratory feel 🥳.
Not the easiest course in parts 😅 but incredibly enjoyable and one of the most fun half marathons I’ve done. I smiled all the way round 😁❤️.
Highly recommend for the atmosphere 🎉, scenery 🌅 and overall organisation 👌.
Would definitely return! 🇲🇹✨

DIFFICULTY
4
PRODUCTION
5
SCENERY
4
SWAG
5

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We stayed at the Cotswold Lodge Hotel, which I would highly recommend for anyone taking part in the race — excellent location, comfortable rooms, and great service all around. The … MORE

We stayed at the Cotswold Lodge Hotel, which I would highly recommend for anyone taking part in the race — excellent location, comfortable rooms, and great service all around.
The organisation of the event was generally very good, and the staff worked hard to make sure everything ran smoothly. The marshals were absolutely lovely — friendly, encouraging, and always ready with a smile.
The atmosphere along the route was fantastic. There were so many music bands, choirs, and even bagpipes, which created a brilliant party vibe throughout. The spectators were amazing, holding up funny and motivating signs — and a special thank you to whoever handed out crisps around mile 10, they were very much appreciated!
The course itself was mainly flat, passing through the beautiful town, a housing estate, and a park. The sprays of water along the route were a fabulous touch, especially as things heated up.
A few small areas could be improved: it was hard to hear the race start, as there didn’t seem to be any speakers to build up the atmosphere like in previous years. Also, toilets were quite limited in the latter half of the course.
However, there were plenty of first aid tents, which was reassuring, and the Powerade stations were well-placed and much appreciated.
Crossing the finish line felt special — you were properly congratulated, which made the effort worthwhile.
Overall, a really enjoyable event with great support, music, and community spirit. I’d definitely recommend it!

DIFFICULTY
2
PRODUCTION
4
SCENERY
3
SWAG
4
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