Ashford & District 10K  Here's how RW members rated this race (340 votes). 2013 race reviewed by: starlet
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Friendly fun fast race - def on the list for next year!
In full: This is the third time I've run this event and it always ends in smiles - massive thanks to the organisers. Although the parking was off site, there was tons of marshals on the roads and spaces, no queues at all! it took just a few mins to walk through to the start and the buzz of race HQ was once again fantastic. The mass walk to the start always gets the butterflies going and it seemed less congested in the first few k than normal (usually good for keeping me going off too fast!). water station had friendly faces, and support from marshals was excellent, no risk of getting lost ever! Will def be supporting this local event again and again. Thanks guys and well done all!
Date of review: February 5, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Karen Eley
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Cheerful marshals, Jaffa cakes and a pb; what's not to like?
In full: Yes there was a walk from the car park to the HQ, but we were warned in advance, it was well signed and had to be better than getting stuck in a muddy field. It's a great course outside Ashford and always has a good atmosphere. Plus there was a bar, hot food and cake on sale at the finish.
Date of review: February 4, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Rod Barrett
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Enjoyable race - couple of things for improvement
In full: I enjoyed the race for a second time - and would do the 100 mile round trip again. I found the race instructions clear and revised parking no problem but it did mean a lot more people at the clubhouse (not in their cars) before the start. If the revised parking happens again, I would like to see more covered space at the start and/or the baggage area in a separate tent leaving more space in the clubhouse. In the clubhouse, I did not hear any announcement of the start so simply followed others. There was congestion after the start with faster runners passing those of us in the 'over 60 minutes area'. Whatever the cause, this should be avoidable next time. Maybe, the faster pens should lengthened as the race numbers increase. Finally, the preliminary race results should be marked 'gun times' to avoid confusion. Old charity runners like me get confused quite easily.
Date of review: February 4, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Sabine Voigt
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race through Kentish countryside. Very well organised.
Date of review: February 4, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: debbie tyler
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Can't understand why people have complained
In full: As always, Nice Work put in huge efforts to ensure a successful race. Still some people moan about the most ridiculous things. All we needed to do was follow the instructions, arrive in plenty of time, and have a good run like most of us did. Thanks Martin and Cathy for a great day, I'll be back next year and will continue to support your events.
Date of review: February 4, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Jobr
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: February 4, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Jennifer Benson
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A great race, lovely route and friendly
In full: This was a great race, fantastic friendly marshals who must have been freezing but were still happy. Plenty of information was given out in advance about the car parking, some people just need to read it!! Well done I will be back again next year.
Date of review: February 4, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Allan Steatham
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A great 10k that mixes some lovely scenery with a few hills and a fast finish!
In full: First time running this 10k and loved it. I can see why it regularly gets voted highly in the Runners World magazine. I'll be back next year looking to beat my time.
Date of review: February 4, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: J0Jo
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In full: My favourite local race - extremely fast course with a slight hill at 7k to keep things interesting; fantastic organisation (we were warned in plenty of time of the change to the parking arrangements due to bad weather - parking was clearly signposted); lovely 1k warm up jog to the start; a wonderful selection of biscuits etc at the end. Can't fault it.
Date of review: February 4, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: Keir
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Fast course around beautiful lanes, good access to motorway.
In full: Another fantastically organised A&D / Nicework event. Great marshals, nice medals, plenty of snacks post race and even hot showers at the finish. So good I had to run another lap! Thanks guys for another top notch event.
Date of review: February 4, 2013
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