Telford 10kHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (98 votes). 2010 race reviewed by: Owen Cooper 3
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Small field so running on my own near the back. Great that it's off road
Date of review: March 10, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: AlexKing
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great value, but what's with the markers?
In full: This is a great little course with very good PB potential and a good mix of fast and slow in the masses race. One gripe though - why does a 10k race have mile markers rather than km markers? I found that this made it difficult to pace myself during the run. It's just a small thing to change, but it would definitely encourage me to try again next time. Full marks for communication around the inevitable delay to the race due to the snow in December.
Date of review: January 25, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Max Burgoyne 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: I DID THE ELITE; THE 'MASS' RACE MAY BE DIFFERENT
In full: A fast route with a small field around a 2 lap course so designed for PBs.
Date of review: January 24, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: WeV
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fast course - nice PB ta!!
In full: Fast and flat (apart from one slight incline). Two laps but this does not detract from what is a good race. Splitting the elite from the rest of us was a good idea, especially when I saw who was lining up at the front of the non-elites. The track is quite narrow at some points but it was never crowded for me. There is an out and back bit which I normally do not like but quite enjoyed this one. Cheap medal at the finish is better than nothing. Chip timing would be nice as they added two seconds (big deal) to my time as they were writing numbers down as we crossed the line, but I guess not at this price.
Will do it again for another PB next year.
Date of review: January 24, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Sharron Harrison 2
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fast and friendly!
In full: A fast out and back flat course. The elite race starting 45 minutes before 'the masses' was inspiring but there was brilliant motivating spirit amongst the other runners too. A lovely atmosphere and a great mix of abilities - very welcoming.
Date of review: January 24, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: DTS2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Another well organised event, flat and fast.
In full: Flat and fast 2 lap course with an out and back section, well organised. The path is quite narrow in places especially with dog walkers and runners heading in both directions but that shouldn't really be a problem should it?
Only personal let down for me was the complete lack of common sense from one runner on the out and back section. If you really want to stop and "high-five" power walkers who are being lapped then at least have the common sense and decency to get out of the way of quicker runners heading in the opposite direction. The guy in question looked like "a runner" and plenty old enough to know better. I guess one out of 600 - 800 isn't a bad ratio though!
Anyway, good job from the organisers and marshals again though and excellent value every year.
Date of review: January 24, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Peter Moriarty
| | 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: Excellent PB race & great start to the running year
In full: My first time in the Telford 10k. Excellently organised. Distance markers were very clear and very accurate. There were not many marshalls, so the race didn't have the same atmosphere as some other local runs, but other runners encouraged each other through the run, especially on the second lap as they passed the other way, which was great.
Overall a good run and a PB too, so very happy with the result. Would definately do it again.
Date of review: January 24, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: El Hurrecan
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Another great Telford 10k
In full: A well run, 10k with with a course that certinly condusive to a fast time (as long as you dont get stuck behind to many people on the out and back section)
No complaints about the organisation, but agree about the medal a date would have been nice.
Good value, good organisation and highly reccomended.
Date of review: January 24, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Jo Pulsford
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Perfect course for a PB early in the year!
Date of review: January 24, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Slacey
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Relaxed atmosphere in scenic town park
In full: My first 'official' 10k, it was due to run before Christmas but the weather put paid to that. Much better weather this time around, cold but dry and no ice. Seemed fairly informal which suited me and was a good intro to running in a large group. Note for next time; don't start at the back - the pathway is narrow in places making overtaking difficult, especially as the faster runners are streaming in the opposite direction. Thanks to Telford AC and Dave Mansbridge for a great event!
Date of review: January 23, 2011
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