Runner's World Trailblazer - Bedgebury 10KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (71 votes). | 1 to 10 of 23 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 |
| The big picture 2012 (23 votes) | | Overall score | | 89% | | How many would do it again? | | 96% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 90% | | PB potential | | 59% | | Atmosphere | | 76% | | Organisation | | 79% | | Value | | 69% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 82% |
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2012 race reviewed by: James Rayner
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great fun
In full: Really enjoyed this race again.
You have to get there early to avoid parking problems.
Too muddy in some places - had to walk.
More toilets needed.
Date of review: June 5, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: veryslowjojo
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Muddy !!!
In full: This was probably not the best ace for my first 10k! After A month of awful weather I really struggled in the mud.. But loved the trail bits and can see it would be gorgeous if not like a swamp.. Will definitely try again though
Date of review: May 20, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: sarah ball
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good first time proper trail run
Date of review: May 16, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Anne Solley (Clumsy)
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Mud glorious mud
In full: There was a small problem with the signage as they didn't alter it once the 1st car park was full so people were having to turn around to go back to the main car park. Just a minor problem really...
It was well organised and the 'race village' was good. It's most definitely family friendly. Marshalls were good but their wasn't much crowd support en route.
Some of the hills were extra challenging this year due to the mud caused by 3 weeks of rubbish weather.
I enjoyed it an may do it next year - it's a bit of a hike from Brighton though...
Date of review: May 16, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: rob aylmer
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: outstanding venue, very well organised, we'll be back next year!
In full: from our normal road running to a very muddy trail route - and water logged grass - throughly enjoyed it, we'll be back next year, but our forte is def roads! every race claire and i are doing this year is for our charity - pilgrims hospices in kent, if you would like to help please visit www.justgiving.com/clairerob thank you!
Date of review: May 15, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Alex Davis
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great race thanks!
In full: Thoroughly enjoyed this race, well organised and the staggered start made things much easier for the slower amongst us :)
The marshalls were brilliant - very encouraging and vocal, which helps so much.
Not sure about the mud though!
The only 2 things I was a bit disappointed with was the stunningly small sized 'medium' tshirt (I shall get large next year!) and mens shave gel in the goody bag. Using it myself though!
Will certainly be back, thanks to everyone.
Date of review: May 15, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: texastony
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised and enjoyable, a good wide trail most of the way, nice goody bag. Negatives were parking (the traffic queues to get in almost made me miss my start) and the annoying form we had to sign before registering.
Date of review: May 15, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Stuart Shaw 6
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Nice course
In full: Varry friendly, Nice course and well marshalled. However, parking was a nightmare took me 40 minutes to queue and park and missed my start time.
Date of review: May 14, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: M J Stephens
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Mucking about in the forest...fast, fun and friendly
In full: The trailblazer is a great event that's very well managed. The trail is wide and the wave format makes bottleknecks a thing of the past. Don't expect a 10k PB due to some long but fairly gentle hills but do count on enjoying the peace and tranquillity of a fully fledged race. I've entered over 30 'races' in the past year (5k to marathon) yet this was the first time I've ever felt like I was battling for position. Dodging the softer footing removed any chance of monotony and made this a mental challenge along with the physical. More photographers next time?
Date of review: May 14, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: runmorrisrun
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: very good fun!
In full: well organised, muddy, undulating and fun1
Date of review: May 14, 2012
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