Fairlands Valley Challenge Multi-Terrain Marathon (Now Incorporating UK Trail Running Championships)  Here's how RW members rated this race (110 votes). | 101 to 110 of 110 ratings | Page: First | -10 | 11 |
2005 race reviewed by: grecian 2000
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Super offroad event following detailed but clear written instructions.
In full: Glorious (but hot)weather greated us this year. The event is mainly through the attractive Hertfordshire countryside, although due to carelessness on my part, I ended up seeing a bit more of it than necessary due to misreading some of the written instructions! After enjoying the 18 mile event last year, took on the marathon this year and was delighted to finish in one piece - definate for next year and will aim to avoid any diversions!
Date of review: July 18, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Lummox
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: THANK YOU, Spartans.
In full: MY first trail run ... and it won't be my last. Only thing is that I think I am unlikely to find another event as enjoyable as this. The route, instructions, organisation and atmosphere were all marvellous.
Date of review: July 18, 2005
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2004 race reviewed by: grecian 2000
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Enjoyed the 18mile event as I was accompanied by a competent map-reader!
In full: Unique event but not for the feint-hearted
Date of review: December 24, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: LHWMG
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Fantastic value, apart from couple miles start/finish all out in the countryside, fantastic value includes a B-B-Q at the finish !
Date of review: September 1, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: Siri Terjesen
| | 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: fantastic local race organized by runners for runners; def top 10 uk marathon
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: David Major
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great value for money, run by runners who enjoy marathons. Excellent after race bbq.
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: SuperGirl
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Fantastic value, post race BBQ included in entry fee !
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: Neil Fennel
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Amazing scenic route leading from Stevenage via underpasses, footpaths and woods. Finish passing a boating lake to find a free barbecue (with seconds) waiting. Organised by runners who have many friends.
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: Mike Gaunt
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Brilliant post race barbecue
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: Graham "legs in threads"
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A good choice for a hilly but not too challenging off road marathon - navigational skills are required.
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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