Belper Rugby Rover 30KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (137 votes). 2012 race reviewed by: Bluemoon86
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Brilliant!
In full: Couldnt disagree more with the previous comment, if off road isn't for you then don't do it! A wonderfully challenging but scenic race with just about everything. Incredible marking and organisation, Ill certainly be making the trip from West Yorkshire again next year. The fact I rarely rate a race is testament to how good this was. A perfect pre marathon training run.
Date of review: August 19, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Richard Harrison 17
| | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Dont like saying it but didnt like it, didnt enjoy it!
In full: Admittedly i started near the back but 5 times i had to stop in the first 2 miles to queue to get through kissing gates/styles etc couldnt get into any rhythm at all, Also i wouldnt recommend this race for anyone who has had knee or ankle ligament damage or broken ankles as i ve never known a race with so much uneven ground many of it on steep downhills or narrow paths with overhanging bushes. Really think this race just wasnt for me but not quite as difficult as i had been led to believe, just plain awkward & uncomfortable!
Date of review: August 19, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: paul nicholls 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Hard as nails for a road runner but great race.
In full: Really enjoyed this race. Tough cookie though, but as said great area to run in, really loved it even though it was so tough. Great Value race a massive thank you to all who made it possible, but could you turn down the heat next year I was sweating.
Date of review: August 19, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: cath1
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: brilliant as usual.well done Belper Rugby Club
Date of review: August 19, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Sleepy Bear
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A brilliant day out!
In full: Leave your time expectations at home and you'll have a fantastic run on all types of terrain, climbing stiles and squeezing through dry stone walls. The course is well marked and marshalled and the catering back at the finish is superb! What's not to like?
Date of review: August 19, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Purplehel
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: if you can't see the arrow markers the options is down the road
In full: What a great event - loved it, swift organisation, great route markers, fantastic checkpoints - plenty of water and jelly babies such a variety of up and down hill (it's only a hill) even the congestion at the start didn't matter. I could hardly fault it apart from the little road round the roundabout start which I didn't quite get. My garmin came in at 18.4 miles rather than 18 miles but heck who cares? Quite like the t shirt its different and a techy one at that.
Date of review: August 19, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: kruger fitch
| | 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: "Its only one lap and the farmers have removed most of the bulls!"
In full: Very good race as it is every year.Very good mix of people from the fast dudes to the runners on a easy one.Mostly climbing for the first 9miles then down for the rest apart from a great climb in the woods near the end.It is a tough race with a lot of guys having a shuffle towards the end.
Only little moan i have and mybe it is just me but the t-shirts with the cut off sleeves,only American cowboys should wear these.a nice cotton t-shirt or even a polo style and i would be proud to wear it.Still one of the best races in the area.
Date of review: August 19, 2012
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2011 race reviewed by: Sensei Steve
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Excellent, fantastic, brilliant. Been running events for years and first review I've written. Can't find fault with this race!!!!
Date of review: August 28, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Darren Potter
| | 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: Another great race!
Date of review: August 24, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Matthew Jones 16
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Another great race . . .
In full: It's a tough race but one of the most enjoyable.
Date of review: August 23, 2011
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