Welcome to Runner's World
Why should I become a member?
  •  
  • HOME
  • EVENTS
  • BLOGS
  • TRAINING
  • HEALTH
  • GEAR
  • ROUTES
  • FORUMS
  • STORE
  • TRIATHLETE'S WORLD
Find An Event | Event Editorial | Travel | Pacing | RW Trailblazer | Run For Charity | Organisers: Add Event
EVENTS
You are looking at: Home : EVENTS :

Events

denotes Subscriber-only content |
Manuden Fun Run - 10k & 5k

Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (51 votes).

11 to 20 of 51 ratingsPage: 1  2  3  4  5  6  

2010 race reviewed by: Ben Pickford
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
40%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Windy and hilly
In full: Lovely scenery mainly down a country lane from Manuden to Rickling Green. Half of the route is very exposed which made it challenging in the wind. Some tough hills as well (the worst after just 1km!), which doesn't make it the best for a PB. Still, a good fun and challenging race. Great organisation too. Will be back.
Date of review: October 6, 2010

Report this rating to the moderator
Or view by year
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2004
 

2010 race reviewed by: UFO
Overall score
 
60%
Would you do it again?
 
No
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
40%
Atmosphere
 
40%
Organisation
 
40%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: The title says it all - funrun
In full: Well organised, cheap out and back run. The absence of any meaningful attempts to produce results (no official timekeepers) voids any claims to calling it a race. No winners' prizes either (not that I'd win any). Good idea to call it a funrun.
Date of review: October 6, 2010

Report this rating to the moderator

2010 race reviewed by: never_expected
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
100%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Good country run!
In full: Nice scenery. Well organised and friendly! PB potential is not great - too much wind and hills for that ... and I got stuck behind some slow runners who positioned themselves too near the start as the lanes are quite narrow! Otherwise it was a great day! WELL DONE ORGANISERS! I'd definitely do this again and recommend this to others!
Date of review: October 4, 2010

Report this rating to the moderator

2010 race reviewed by: Joel Kara
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Good children's entertainment
In full: A bit windy, but great fun, even had race-time entertainment in the form of a pink clown.
Date of review: October 4, 2010

Report this rating to the moderator

2010 race reviewed by: peter cross 6
Overall score
 
60%
Would you do it again?
 
Maybe
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
40%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
100%
Beginner-friendliness
 
20%

In short: Ouch!
In full: This is not one for those who want to set a PB. Hilly, windy with a lot of pain. Certainly suited to those with the fat reserves for endurance racing! Friendly, good organisation and the man in the pink sausage suit made it worthwhile.
Date of review: October 4, 2010

Report this rating to the moderator

2010 race reviewed by: Robs Apprentice
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: Yet again a well organised race
In full: Good race, bit of a headwind on the return leg( shame the organisers couldn't sort that !!!).Well done Manuden see you next year.

Date of review: October 3, 2010

Report this rating to the moderator

2010 race reviewed by: Caroline T
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
40%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: You feel like you've earned your Sunday lunch after doing this one!
In full: Lovely race - friendly & well organised. Challenging hilly out and back course with some very strong winds to contend with. T shirt & medal for finishers & homemade cakes at race HQ. Shorter races (1k & 5k) make it an inclusive event for all. Really good.
Date of review: October 3, 2010

Report this rating to the moderator

2010 race reviewed by: Jon O'Shea
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
40%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: A challenging but enjoyable 10k
In full: A well organised but challenging 10k. Full of hills on a nice out and back course. The monsoon of the previous few days made the trail section a bit slippy but only wimps would complain about this. Marshalling was top class and the race was well organised from start to finish. Of particular note was the bloke in the Pink Morphsuit who stood out somewhat (I'm guessing he must have lost a bet to a superior being) I could see that catching on !!
Date of review: October 3, 2010

Report this rating to the moderator

2009 race reviewed by: Howard Gaines
Overall score
 
60%
Would you do it again?
 
No
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
40%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Race was good with nice village atmosphere - however was badly spoiled when got back to car which was parked in organised parking with marshals at entrance to find my car had been broken into along with what turned out to be other peoples too
Date of review: October 12, 2009

Report this rating to the moderator

2009 race reviewed by: VicnVin
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
100%

In short: Nice village event
In full: Enjoyable undulating there and back run. Nice scenery, generous provision of medal AND T-shirt, bottled water at finish. Good refreshments afterwards too. Will need car park attendant next year as some cars got broken into.
Date of review: October 7, 2009

Report this rating to the moderator

Page: 1  2  3  4  5  6  
Spacer image

  • Trailblazer Clumber Park in pictures
  • Take a breather (Preview)
  • Take a breather
  • TRX for runners
  • The lowdown on sports massage
  • Women's guide to nutrition
  • Personal Best awards 2013
  • Minestrone with spring vegetables
  • Make mine a double
  • How fast should I run?
: Start Fitness- Use code RUN5 for extra 5% OFF
Millet Sports
Runners Need
ah... achilles heel
Sportsshoes.com - up to 70% off
Facebook

Visit the official Runner's World page

Twitter

Follow Runner's World on Twitter

Subscribe to Runner's World

Click here

Subscribe to Triathlete's World

Click here

Other Natmag-Rodale Sites

  • Triathlete's World
  • Fetcheveryone.com
  • Men's Health UK

Membership

  • Join Runner's World
  • Why should I join?
  • Forgotten password

Competitions

Shopping

Run For Charity

Injury Clinics

About Runner's World

  • About us
  • Contact us
  • Advertise with us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & conditions

Reviews

  • Shoes
  • Clothing
  • Nutrition
  • Electronics

Health

  • Nutrition
  • Weight Loss
  • Beating Injury
  • Staying Healthy

Events

  • Find An Event
  • Add An Event
  • Manage My events
  • International Events
  • Travel Collection
  • Event Editorial

Training

  • Beginners
  • Training Plans
  • Racing
  • Motivation
  • Women's Running

Home

Forums

  • General
  • Beginners
  • Training
  • Health + Injury
  • Gear
  • Events
  • Clubhouse
  • Virgin London Marathon
  • Ultra/Adventure Racing
  • Triathlon
Website powered by: Magicalia | © Runner's World 2002-2013