Dunstable 20 Mile ChallengeHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (110 votes). 2011 race reviewed by: Lethargic Lee
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Extremely enjoyable, excellent organisation.
In full: This was a truly excellent introduction to marathon running and to orienteering (I have not done either before) with 27.4 miles of hills, mud, woodland and generally stunningly beautiful scenery.
The organisation was faultless, the marshals friendly and the home made cakes and sandwiches at the end a nice and very welcome surprise.
The Friendly atmosphere more than compensated for getting lost a couple of times in the woodland sections.
Only problem is that I will have to do a road marathon now just to see how fast I can go in an ‘ordinary’ race.
Well done and thank you to Dunstable Road Runners.
Date of review: September 12, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: shelly runs
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Not for the faint hearted but a stunning race expertly organised
In full: Lovely self navigated trail race over the Dunstable Downs countryside. It was very off road in places and the navigation aspect makes it a race for the brave however the organisation was faultless. Route directions were good but don't expect a PB. Thanks to the marshalls who were cheerful and kept us in a ready supply of jelly babies. Good tea and cake at the end. A budget race but done by the experts. I will be back next year.
Date of review: September 12, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Cobblers Mark
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent race yet again!
In full: I did this event last year for the first time and at the second time of running, it was still a great as ever.
The route takes in some beautiful countryside and a slight change to the last half mile made the run in nicer this year too.
The organisation was excellent and the map and directions again were faultless.
Great marshals on the course and the welcome was extremely friendly. Still one of my all time favourite races.
The only suggestion I would have for improvement would be to add another drink station if possible.
Date of review: September 12, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Kiwi NZ
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Ooo those hills, but the view - stunning!
In full: A wonderful event, super friendly and challenging, will be back next year with stronger legs and better direction reading skills! Excellent marshalls, very encouraging -massive thanks to the organisers. Free rolls, cake and tea at the finish, what more can you ask for?!
Date of review: September 12, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: liam wiliams
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: excellent
Date of review: September 11, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Kevin White 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A great race for scenery
In full: This has to be one of the best races I've done for scenery.
The navigation instructions were excellent,and hall big enough to accomodate all which was good for pre race faffing but guidance and warning of the start as it's a 20 minute walk from HQ would be more helpful. However, everyone was friendly and the cake and rolls at the end very scrummy. Top race.
Date of review: September 11, 2011
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2010 race reviewed by: Tags
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Love Dunstable Downs
In full: Gorgeous scenery, nice and challenging and lovely by the club. I enjoy this race and look forward to it each year.
Date of review: October 12, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Tony Reeve
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Off road heaven, marathon meet orienteering - which meant 28 miles for me
In full: You dont expect to get lost on a marathon, but I wasnt the only runner who lost my way and ended up running an extra couple of miles. Its a beautiful course with a great mix of terrain, so going the extra mile has at least some rewards. A small number of marathon runners and a lot of woodland means that you are on your own for a lot of the run (unless you group with someone else). A quick question to walkers "have you seen other runners coming this way" gives you some confidence that you are still on the right track. The directions are very good, but its still easy to get lost. It was the first time I used the "course" function on my Garmin Watch - this took some getting used to, but if it wasnt for this I wouldnt have finished. There was a positive party atmosphere at the 5 mile stations - a chat, a few glasses of water, jelly babies, mars bars. All marshalls and organisers were extremely friendly. Forget personal bests, this is a run with a difference, challenging but extremely enjoyable. I will definitely do this again.
Date of review: September 16, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Andrew R
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Most relaxed and friendly event I have ever run.
Date of review: September 15, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Fellow
| | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Lots of runners went the wrong way. I kept having to direct people. Poor marshalling. Nobody clapped when we finished. It didn't even feel like a race.
Date of review: September 15, 2010
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