Bewl 15Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (451 votes). 2011 race reviewed by: The Ref
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: It did what it said on the box - hard graft on a hot day. Very well organised.
In full: I did the first but nothing in between and the first Sunday of July was always reserved for the Tanners Marathon but now that has gone to meet its maker ...
Well worth the visit, very hard work on a hot day. And just like the Tanners albeit half distance. Well marshalled, plenty of drinks but I still cannot see the need for runners to throw their bottles away between stops or signs. Someone has to do the route to clear them up due to selfishness or thoughtlessness.
Date of review: July 3, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: mrs. hog - mousey
| | 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: Always a challenge, always a good race.
In full: The best cakes! So many nice touches like the hose and jelly babies. Plenty of water stations and sponges. A great race for racing or just running without pressure. Very scenic and very friendly. great social event as well as a great race.
Date of review: July 3, 2011
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2010 race reviewed by: greenknees
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hot and tough
In full: A bit hot and dusty for me, but the organisation was excellent and the entertainment laid on for the kids made it a great family day out
Date of review: September 5, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: good runner
| | 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: As ever always briliant
In full: Good venue - at the start, great scenery on a decent distance trail race. Would always do this as this is why i run. Albert Kemp should he congrtaulated on this race and everything that goes into this. Good organsation, drinks were brilliant, marhsals brilliant, lovely part of East Sussex, hills on the course as well! Good medal, homemakde cakes at the end a hot day for good measure. Will be back in 2011
Date of review: July 25, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: neil mcginty
| | 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: Tremendous! Easy and tough at the same time
In full: What a great race. The scenery is idyllic but the climbs are punishing. Loads and loads of drinks stations, jelly babies and sponges! The weather was great this year but heaven knows what this course would be like wet, majorly slippery I would think. The band at the end was very uplifting and the cake a delight. I will be back!
Date of review: July 14, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Mike Cook
| | 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: How else could you lie in a hay field eating and cake listening to brass band!!
In full: Challenging run, and a fabulous event.
First-timer and on my own, but made to feel really welcome by the friendliness of the locals and regulars. Great support from everyone.
Date of review: July 12, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: david Rogers 7
| | 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 plenty drinks on hot day well done wadhurst
Date of review: July 12, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Runningmachine
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A great race
In full: The organisers seem to have thought of everything. Make no mistake, this is a tough race and it doesn't get any easier year on year. For long stretches the course is rutted canted and this year as hard as nails. You have to keep your wits about you and hope your legs will last. The hills aren't that bad as 3 out of the 4 are in the road section. Well done Wadhurst Runners.
Date of review: July 11, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Pearly
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: The best bewl 15 ever
In full: I have run/ jogged this race a few times now . The organisation of this race went like clockwork - wonderful views - great marshals ( lots of them ) - pleaty of water / sports drinks - cakes and goody bags with a fantastic medal - cant fault anything look forward to next year .
Date of review: July 9, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Karen Samuel
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Folks, I got battered and bruised at Bewl 15.
In full: I fell badly in Bewl 15 (just before the fifth mile), I ended up enduring severe pain and limping for the next 10 miles, but boy was it worth it.
I would like to thank the six strapping male runners who picked me off the ground and the runner who picked up my bottle of water- they ignored my pleas for them to continue running. Thanks to all the runners for being kind and supportive. Also big thanks to PETTS WOODS RUNNERS Men- they all waited for me at the finish (you should not have). Thanks everyone.
There were plenty of drink stations including Lucozade drinks. The Police were friendly as were the Marshals. A special thanks to the Marshal who walked me back to the car park who was concerned about my injury.
The runners were very kind and supportive.
The medal was also nice- a great improvement from my first Bewl 15 medal. The cakes were extremely tasty and the Chip timing was good.
The Goody bags were great and the Lucozade Rep was also very good. If anything there could be a few more toilets.
Last year Bewl 15 was ranked 27th in RUNNERS WORLD Readers Top 50 Races 2009 with 70 votes. It looks like Bewl 15 will be voted again as one of RUNNERS WORLD Top RUNNERS WORLD favourite races for 2011.
Martin Burke Race Director and Wadhurst Runners well done, for making me work hard for the 11th Bewl 15 for 2010 Race. “NICE WORK” to you and it was PAINFUL WORK FOR ME.
Ooh Martin, was there a Brass band????
Date of review: July 9, 2010
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