Balfron 10kHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (210 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: Joe Adamson 2
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very challenging race, some pretty hilly sections
Date of review: April 27, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: abi dunsire
| | 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: Ahh those hills, great fun !!
Date of review: April 27, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: Emilio Cosimo
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: The race was very well organised. The course is hard but very picturesque. I will definitely do it next year.
Date of review: May 23, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Running Bhoy
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Tremendous frist running of this race.
In full: Good organisation (a few teething problems that will be quickly ironed out), fantastic location, good facilities. A valuable addition to the race calendar.
Date of review: April 28, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: E H 13
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: hilly rather than undulating - start and finish need some work- especially time recording as was 58.45 but recorded as 66.03 - otherwise well organised and friendly virgin race
Date of review: April 28, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Mairi Clark
| | 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: Atmosphere as bubbly as the fizz to celebrate at the finish. Run pure onwards and upwards and upwards and onwards! Uniquely Balfron!
In full: A first for Balfron. It simply can't be the last. Brilliantly executed in its organisation. Great encouraging mix of runners from fast and furious to slow and steady; from serious competitors to fun runners and first timers. Sceptism of out and back route unfounded as high fives and spirits shared between runners kept spirits high and feet going! Support from the bovine residents en route and Balfron community as a whole very spirited and welcomed. Route a fun fair ride rollercoaster - best £12 spent so far this year! Simply loved it! Well done Balfron!
Date of review: April 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: LL Wilson
| | 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: A brilliant but demanding 10K,good humour,well organised, great marshals.
In full: Balfron's 1st 10k - wonderful. A fantastic day, great atmosphere, hundreds of enthusiatic locals, of all ages, cheering on the runners. Great goodies at the end - T-shirt, medal, oranges, water and cereal bar! Refreshments and homebaking for the non runners was an excellent and thoughtful idea.
Date of review: April 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: David Watson 6
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: An excellently organised race, well worth supporting.
Date of review: April 25, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Jack Gerrard
| | 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: Fantastic -challenging, hughely enjoyable & a well organised 10k which well and truly puts Balfron on the running circuit
In full: A 1st class 10k. A great route, scenic, warm welcome, motivating marshals, sound admin system and a brilliant informative website. Attention to detail paid to runners and spectators alike ensured everyone had an enjoyable day. Well done Balfron.
Date of review: April 25, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: paranoia
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: The "there and back" route was the only thing that spoiled it.... I like races to be one circuit.
Date of review: April 25, 2007
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