Rough 'n' Tumble 10Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (285 votes). | The big picture (285 votes) | | Overall score | | 94% | | How many would do it again? | | 98% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 95% | | PB potential | | 36% | | Atmosphere | | 85% | | Organisation | | 88% | | Value | | 86% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 65% |
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2013 race reviewed by: Victoria Chidsey
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent!
In full: One of my running club buddies called it the "walk and stumble" and they weren't wrong! If you're a slower runner like me make sure you buy your cake beforehand and then just relax and enjoy!!
Date of review: January 20, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Paul Appleby
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A lot of muddy fun
Date of review: January 20, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: alan horsell
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: very challenging but rewarding
In full: first timer so didn't know what to expect. excellent instructions at race start. from start to finish was very challenging, even after overcoming the brutal hills the rest of the course was a mix of shin high mud or water. a big thanks to the marshalls who encouraged all the way and all the ladies for the hot drink and cakes. organisation brilliant. will hopefully be back next year.
Date of review: January 15, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: John Astley
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: CALNE Vixens and Julie LAST PLACE MARSHALL
In full: This was our first time and I think we underestimated, or didn't do our homework, the route. We ran, walked (alot) and laughed a lot. The scenery is stunning and he course is challenging to say the least, mud, water, hills, more hills, more mud.... Our time was not a PB! by anyones standard, but what fun.
Thank you to all the organisers and marshals (especially Julie) and oh those wonderful wonderful cakes.
Date of review: January 15, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Andy 66
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hill, mud, hill, more mud, hill, big hill, mud, puddle, hill, cake! :-)
In full: Fantastic race, very welcoming to the independent and novice runner and challenging for club runners alike. It's a rather hilly course but don't let that put you off, all of them are runnable (except one!). Can get muddy in places if it's been raining like this year (2013) so be prepared!
Great organisation, great route, great hills (except one) and not to forget the great cakes but be quick as they go fast!
Date of review: January 14, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Robyn Bott
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Bring on the mud and hills!
In full: Another year, another brilliant Rough n Tumble race. plenty of course preparation (rain) the day before, the weather was absolutely glorious for race, beautiful views from the tops of the hills. the hills are as hard as ever, although the sticky rather than slippery mud made the going a bit easier. I expected it to be wetter, but there were plenty of puddles and mud around to make it interesting, it was much squishier than last year!
The cake selection was awesome, and for the slower runners, the ladies were keeping aside cake bought before the race. The marshals were all lovely, and happily shouting encouragement, and joking about upcoming hills.
Overall, a really well organised race over some beautiful parts of Wiltshire. I hope to be back next year.
Date of review: January 14, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Ali Bisatt
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Wiltshire Countryside at its best
In full: If you like multi terrain races then this is a classic and this years weather set it up brilliantly. The weeks of rain meant that the going was 'good to soft' but the sun shone on us all the way round. If Milton Lilbourne had hot showers, this could be my favourite race ever but it's well up there with The Exmoor Stagger, The Terminator and Race the Train.
Date of review: January 14, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Tiptoes
| | 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: Fantastic run in the country
In full: A well oiled run, through lovely countryside.
Friendly, and one for a challenge
Date of review: January 14, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Fat Bird
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In full: Never found myself laughing hysterically whilst up to my shins in thick mud. Wading through knee deep icy mud & sludge brought tears to my eyes, but well worth it. Everyone very friendly and always a fellow runner on hand to pick you up if you slip in the mud. Only disappointment was that there was no cake left at the end :(
Date of review: January 14, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Mr P. Walks.
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Gruelling 10+ miles. The ultimate challenge 100%
In full: Should be renamed the "Tough n Tumble"
Great Race, great views, gear organisation, great cakes, what more do you want best race ever. 100%
Date of review: January 14, 2013
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