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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (29 votes).

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2013 race reviewed by: Hairy Gibbon
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Love doing this race, it seems to come round so quickly!! Very friendly trail run, with the odd muddy patch. See you next year!
Date of review: January 6, 2013

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2012 race reviewed by: juleswill1
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
100%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: great race
In full: A good friendly race around muddy trails of parkland. Watch out for the killer steps though the rest however was enjoyable inclines great little coaster at the end
Date of review: January 9, 2012

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2012 race reviewed by: Manc Girl
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
40%
Atmosphere
 
100%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: brilliant once again
In full: enjoyed this race once more, wonderfully organised, marshals are so friendly, make you feel important, thanks to Belle Vue Racers for always making thias a great race, ( and for my prize and Linda's remarks!) Jaffa cakes too
Date of review: January 9, 2012

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2012 race reviewed by: Obigone
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
100%
PB potential
 
40%
Atmosphere
 
100%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
100%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Great way to spend a Sun morning!
In full: 1.33 PB! Really great day! Wonderful marshall's, all round friendly atmosphere! Will defo do it again!
Date of review: January 8, 2012

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2012 race reviewed by: Al C
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
100%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In full: Great way to spend a Sunday morning - well organized and friendly atmosphere, brilliant marshalls, interesting trail route with a couple of hills to liven it up! Special thanks to the runner who had already finished but whose encouragement helped me tackle the last hill at the end. Thank you to Belle Vue racers for an enjoyable morning (and the jaffa cakes at the end!).
Date of review: January 8, 2012

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2012 race reviewed by: Donna Bamforth
Overall score
 
60%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: Brilliant if you like running uphill in the mud!
In full: Had a great day, met some nice people, and the marshalls made you feel like they'd turned up just to cheer you on.
Date of review: January 8, 2012

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2012 race reviewed by: RoJo
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: Great atmosphere lots of mud - really enjoyed. Extremely encouraging marshals
Date of review: January 8, 2012

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2011 race reviewed by: Minnie Mad
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: Nice first race of the year-well organised
In full: This trail race takes place in a scenic park in Stockport with lots of muddy paths and trails and several steep hills, including some killer steps. The route is scenic and slightly tougher on the way back. The route is around 4.85 miles and there are Jaffa cakes awaiting you at the finish (at the top of a short but steep climb).

Great fun, nicely marshalled and organised, surprisingly nice scenery given the location so close to major motorways and a good atmosphere. I usually prefer longer distances but would do this one again.


Date of review: January 10, 2011

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2011 race reviewed by: Manc Girl
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
100%
Beginner-friendliness
 
100%

In short: ONCE AGAIN - A GREAT RACE
In full: Great race again - always enjoy it - though finding it no easier!!!!!!!! thanks to everyone involved - so friendly ( and great prize again !!!)
Date of review: January 10, 2011

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2011 race reviewed by: Gareth Dixon 2
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: A gem of a course really nice atmosphere for a novice like me - 2 challenging hills at 2 miles and one at the end but well worth digging in to get your Jaffa cakes at the top!!
Date of review: January 9, 2011

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