GrizzlyHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (166 votes). 2013 race reviewed by: andrew stockwell 3
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Nutters only need apply.
Date of review: March 12, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: mi0805runner
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: oh my god!
In full: my first running of the grizzly and I've heard from many that it was the hardest to date. Sleet and a howling easterly gale made it especially tough - can't believe I struggled so much after 12weeks + of training. The most memorable marshals I have ever encountered helped pull me/us along with jelly babies and even flapjacks cakes and biscuits. Definitely one for the 'bucket list'. THANK YOU AVR
Date of review: March 11, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: H Johnson
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: More mud than I have ever run through, or woul;d wish to see again.
In full: What can I say about this iconic race. It is exactly as described by everyone, VERY hilly, boggy and muddy, but enjoyable all the same. The support from the locals is amazing, loved the drummers on the beach, and the bagpipes in the forest. Couldn't face another jelly baby for a while. Unexpected bonus was the snow,that made us all feel really hardcore. It is a very tough race, by no means a fun run. This was my first time, and probably my last. Well worth doing for the T-shirt. Thanks Axe Valley for a very well organised event, the marshalls should be thanked for standing out in the cold for so long and still encourging us. I shall dine out on my falling in the bog stories for a long while.
Date of review: March 11, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: nicky boy
| | 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, great event had everything, many many thanks to all the marshalls
Date of review: March 10, 2013
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2012 race reviewed by: Lesley Pymm 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great Grizzly again - thanks AVR
In full: Once again, a great run. You even ordered perfect weather this year. T shirts were brilliant. Looking forward to next year already. This is not 'one of my favourite races', it IS MY FAVOURITE RACE.
Date of review: April 21, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: JeremyG
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough but brilliant!
In full: Tough mix of terrain, lots of ascent and descent. Lives up to being one of the hardest 20 milers. Great support and marshalling, I will definitely be back. Big thanks to Axe Valley Runners and all their volunteers.
Date of review: April 6, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: CoastAR
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Superb
In full: By far the toughest, most scenic, enjoyable run race I have ever done (...and I have done hundreds). Huge thanks to Axe Valley Runners and the people of Seaton & SE Devon for putting on an amazing event.
I will definately be back in 2013.
Date of review: March 29, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Clare P
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: The best!
In full: Another fantastic Grizzly - great route, brilliant organistion, very friendly marshals, lovely weather.....and plenty of hills!
Date of review: March 25, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Paul Masters 6
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Where Do They Find The Hills !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In full: This was my first Grizzly and was so much more than all the hype, fantastic support all the way round and more sweets than you could ever eat :)) This is a challenge no mistake but sooo worth it. Thanks AVR see you March Tenth 2013 :))
Date of review: March 24, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: PeteMc
| | 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: Every runner should do the Grizzly at least once
In full: Still buzzing after the The Grizzly. The beach, the mud, the hills, the bagpipes, stunning scenery & the aroma of wild garlic!
Date of review: March 23, 2012
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