Orpington 10KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (136 votes). 2004 race reviewed by: SCR
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A well organised race suitable for all abilities. Nice friendly atmosphere with a mix of distances for all the family.
In full: Mainly woodland route with some challenging hills and a demanding finish. Marshalls well posted providing support together with a well organised start and finish. Novice 10k runners and those more experienced should find something in this run.
Date of review: January 10, 2005
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2004 race reviewed by: Gareth Williams 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A race with a bit of everything
In full: The Orpington 10km is a stern test of athletic ability, a challenging race, with both urban and rural aspects. Organised by a friendly bunch, I recommend the event to both the serious athlete and beginner alike - this is what it's all about - know yourself better as a runner after the event.
Date of review: January 5, 2005
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2004 race reviewed by: Ray G
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good event overall for the family
In full: I like the overall programme - daughters do the 2K school races, and then we all (including young nephews and non-running adults) do the family fun run after the main event (good warm down after 10K)
Date of review: December 30, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Longlegs
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hard Course, No PB Potential. Marshall Talking on phone went wrong way
Date of review: September 10, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: Alan Stowers
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: very narrow in places
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 race reviewed by: DAI JONES
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% |
In short: Tough and off-road.somewhat humdrum.Not one i'd do every year.
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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