2009 PUMA HellRunner: Hell Down South Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (468 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Grant Whitaker
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Brass bands were an added bonus. Heavy rain overnight made it a wetter experience this year! Great fun as always.
Date of review: November 15, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Mark Robinson 27
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: I was a first timer this year to off road racing and it definately won't be the last - Brilliant!
In full: Really didn't know what to expect of this race however the well seasoned runners were very welcoming. It was definately one massive team, with the support team and crowd very supportive and encouraging. Found the race itself demanding however the atmosphere carries you along and your soon on the homeward stretch. Even the bog of doom had a warm glow!! All in all a very well organised event, well worth the early sunday morning start. It even managed to put a smile on Gordon Ramsey's face!
Date of review: November 15, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: SpudSpud
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fouth time & best yet
In full: My fourth hellrunner and the best yet in terms of organisation & conditions i.e. v. wwt, muddy but warm & sunny. A great day enjoyed just as much by my son in the little devils fun run. Overtaking & beating Gordon Ramsey was a nice touch (thanks Gordon!) but the real stars were the bogs, lake & numerous 'water features'. Not sure if I'm getting faster or the course is getting shorter/easier but this was a fast time for me in not the fastest conditions. Shouldn't be complaining though I guess. The only negative this year was the variable sizing of t-shirts (normally take a medium and a large fitted me like a rugby shirt! Took three attempts to find one that was big enough).
Date of review: November 15, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Matt Pattison
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Absolutely fantastic! Just got home, knackered. Still smiling and laughing, great fun! Did I say it was fantastic?
Date of review: November 15, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Bald Patch
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic mix of mud, water, hills and distance
In full: 3rd year of doing Hellrunners and I think it's just got better. Excellent organisation and whilst it seems a pricey entrance fee for a cross country run I certainly feel I've had a great day.
Date of review: November 15, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Mark Garfield
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent race, will be back next year!
Date of review: November 15, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: David Norman 5
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great run, wet , muddy, hilly and not as long as I expected.
Date of review: November 15, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Predazord
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Great race, my third visit to the Bog of Doom!!
In full: I decided to go for it this time around and ran my fastest Hellrunner. I think I should have trained a little more for the hills but I still managed to knock 10 mins of my time from last year!! Was it shorter this year?
Date of review: November 15, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Miss Knees
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: WOW,WOW,WOW
In full: My first trail race ever and OH MY!! I'll be back next year....even though I said no way about 4 hours ago, I miss the mud already :D
Date of review: November 15, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Matthew Hancock 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very good race
In full: Good fun, with a range of challenges
Date of review: November 15, 2009
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