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Willow Charity 10K "SOLD OUT"

Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (38 votes).

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The big picture 2009 (16 votes)
Overall score
 
89%
How many would do it again?
 
100%
 
Details:
Scenery
 
81%
PB potential
 
64%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
88%
Value
 
85%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%
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2009 race reviewed by: Rick Gonzalez
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
100%
Beginner-friendliness
 
100%

In short: Great event, looking forward to next year's one.
In full: The race route, atmosphere and organisation were all excellent. A big thank you to the marshalls, who I thought were excellent.
Date of review: November 30, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: Paul Frissen
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Awful weather conditions, great atmosphere from all, would love to return in 2010
Date of review: November 29, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: lisa edney
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: Worst weather conditions I've run in, but still smiling at the end
In full: This had the potential to be a really lovely run, but the weather was against us. Rain, hail and a wind that made me feel as though it would be quicker to walk!! Would definately do it again next year though.
Date of review: November 27, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: jan baker 4
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
100%
Beginner-friendliness
 
40%

In short: Even with the hailstones what fun!
Date of review: November 24, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: Nicky O'Connor
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Great race, rotten weather.
In full: I travelled from Bexleyheath to do this race with a friend who was undertaking his first 10k. It had all the makings of great race the scenery is rugged this time of year but still fairly impressive and the course is quick but still challenging in places. All of this changed when we got to about the 7k mark, the weather was the worst I have run in, at times the interminable wind and rain felt like it was trying to stop you in your tracks. Weather aside, good race well organised, pleasant marshalls.
Date of review: November 23, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: Nick Hadkiss
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Awful conditions more than compensated by the warmth from all involved
Date of review: November 23, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: lolly79
Overall score
 
60%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
40%
Organisation
 
60%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: Great race although not PB material this year with the rain and mud!
Date of review: November 23, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: Twigster
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
100%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
100%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: Thouroughly enjoyable, a great cause and lovely atmosphere
In full: A Massive well done and thank you to The Willow Foundation! A super run, great atmosphere, good marshalling, well organised, a joy to be part of.
Despite the weather, the support from marshalls, supporters and runners was probably amongst the best I've encountered.
Even the weather couldn't spoil this one!
Date of review: November 22, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: FandangoUK
Overall score
 
60%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Well organised and enjoyable. All for worthy cause an will do again just let down by poor weather. Hope lots of money raised
Date of review: November 22, 2009

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2009 race reviewed by: Alex Jefferson
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
100%
Beginner-friendliness
 
100%

In short: Very good race and location - shame about the weather after about twenty minutes although it was 'refreshing'. Only minor critiscism was the erratic kilometer markers - they didn't seem to be evenly spread.
Date of review: November 22, 2009

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