Bupa Great Capital 10KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (95 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: jee
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Briliant first race - smooth organisation, almost faultless. Could have done with some more music around the course - but no real complaints at all. If I'm still dooing 10k's next year I'll be doing this one without a doubt.
Date of review: July 28, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: Big-G
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: First time for doing this race...
In full: Really enjoyed the run through one of Londons great parks, I agree there should have been more water, but other than that it was great...be back next year..
Date of review: July 27, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Laura Tomei
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Hot race but well worthwhile
In full: It is the second year I have done it and the second year in quite hot temperature. I agree that more water was probably needed before the 5km, specially with so many novices. Just did 1 min and a half less compared to last year, but this flat race is a definite PB potential in the right weather. Excellent atmosphere and the cause is really worthwhile anyway. Worth the trip up to London. Will do it again next year for sure.
Date of review: July 26, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: haribo muncher
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Not enough water for a hot day.
In full: I like to know what to expect and when, and plans of this type were conspicuous in their absence. There was no water until about 6.5 km, by whih time i was parched and drank too much, giving myself (schoolboy error and i flt a wally for it!) a nasty stitch. I felt this race was overpriced at £25, given how little water there was. Well organised otherwise, and plenty of room for spectators.
Date of review: July 25, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Shadowed Runner
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great Run in a Great Park
In full: I like this race, and, although it went wrong on the day for me, that was me, not the race! Def PB material, great waved start. Looking forward to putting some ghosts to rest next year in 2009!
Date of review: July 24, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: DebbieMG
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: |
In short: Superb organisation! Great goody bag! Could teach other organisers a few things!
In full: Excellent organisation, plenty of loos, even though the queues were long they moved very quickly. The wave system worked very well - experienced no crowding! In comparison to the Ascics 10K ran a couple of weeks ago - this race was far superior in organisation. The goody bag was very good and was filled with loads of goodies, great medal and am already wearing the t-shirt! Marshalls were great and bag security staff were efficient. Will run this again next year!
Date of review: July 23, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Cuffs
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Staggered start prevented early bunching
In full: For a 12,000 person race this was excellently organised. I really appreciated the fact that I could start at the pace I wanted rather than wasting a km bobbing up and down and trying not to stand on people's feet
Date of review: July 22, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Richard Howard 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great start system, great race
In full: Done quite a few big 10k's (Nike etc) and this one was up there with the best. The start made it worth while as the wave system was perfect, no walking like in the Nike runs I've done. It sounds like other people had a good experience with this too. Course is your bog standard Hyde Park stuff so very quick but watch out for idiot tourist and pillocks with 3-wheeled buggys trying to cross the course in front of you! Expected water at 3k and 7k but came at 5.5k and 8k. Only reason I think I missed it at 3k was for the mental aspect of expecting it, was quite good in the end. I mean, who needs water after 3k?!? Good stuff, hope they have same amount of entrants next year so it goes just as smoothly.
Date of review: July 22, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: LCB27
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised and a pleasure
Date of review: July 22, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Laura Sheppard 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: My first 10k- very well organised and a flat route. Excellent day.
Date of review: July 22, 2008
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