Guy Fawkes 10Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (243 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: matt361
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Challenging but very enjoyable - and an amazing goody bag, the best I have ever had!
Date of review: November 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Female Plodding Veteran Runner
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very hilly more than undulating so a challenging course decent goody bag and this year the tshirt was fantastic long sleeve breathable material probably as 25th race anniversary. Nice touch with 'Guy Fawkes' starting the race.
In full: Only problem I find which is common at most races is lack of toilets for the female competitors which was a shame as otherwise well organised.
Date of review: November 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Gina34
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great race & lots of chocolate at the end
In full: First time doing this race and certainly not the last. Had all the things in it that I like in a race and even included my favourite running surface, the track through the woods. Am currently working my way through all the chocolate in the goody bag. Well done organisers.
Date of review: November 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: betsycoe
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Tough as ever but I love it
In full: Well the hills don't get any easier.... This is a tough race but it is one of my favourites. You get a fantastic goody bag and t shirt for your efforts and the views in places make the route so worth while. Thanks to all the lovely marshalls. I would have said thank you more often if I could have caught my breath!
Date of review: November 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: David Rowsell
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: The hills are alive...
In full: Love this race - third year on the trot and now down to 85 minutes. The uphills are tough - but the downhills are glorious. Well organised and cheerful event. The marshalls are always really encouraging even on a dull cold day like today. Thank you and well done to Nidd Valley. I'll be back for number four next yea for sure.
Date of review: November 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Dan Gilbank
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Wow
In full: Great race again, fab t-shirt and goody bag, great organisation and great value. Looking forward to next year!
Date of review: November 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Noodlebush
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Fabulously hilly
In full: More toilets wouldn't go amiss and was very slow and congested for the 1st mile... but that aside was an incredibly enjoyable challenge! The atmosphere was brilliant, friendly runners, encouraging crowds, excellent marshalling and a bonanza goody bag at the finish! Will definitely be in next years race calendar!
Date of review: November 2, 2008
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2003 race reviewed by: fiona sharpe 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: wasn't looking forward to this race as had a calg injury and then flu leading up to it, then when I saw the hills on the race info at the start my heart sunk, but what a good run, its hard cause its hilly but there was good banter between the runners
In full: As I was saying in the on-line summary, there was good banter between the runners and loads of support going up the long hills. would definiatly do it again, its a good challenge for anyone that like to push them self. Little unoraganised at the start and a bit crowded for about the first one and half miles, but this stops you sprinting off and makes sure you save some energy for the hills. I enjoyed this one as much as Ripon 10 earlier in the year.
Date of review: November 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: just a little bit more
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: excellent stuff...
Date of review: November 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: LES MARTIN
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent organisation,marshalls and goodie bag
In full: this race is a must, OK it's tough, but it's got it all. great organisation, friendly marshalls, brilliant goodie bag and technical long sleeved shirt, what more could you ask for? how anybody can not rate this 100% for value beats me, Thank you Nidd Valley
Date of review: November 2, 2008
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