Saffron Walden 10K  Here's how RW members rated this race (75 votes). | 21 to 30 of 75 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 |
2008 race reviewed by: Nick Oakes
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Deceptively tough
In full: Good combination of road and off-road with more than it's fair share of punishing hills. No place for a PB but a thoroughly enjoyable run through some nice scenery. Only one water station but i'm told the tea and cakes were very good and reasonable.
Date of review: September 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Nick Oakes
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Deceptively tough
In full: Good combination of road and off-road with more than it's fair share of punishing hills. No place for a PB but a thoroughly enjoyable run through some nice scenery. Only one water station but i'm told the tea and cakes were very good and reasonable.
Date of review: September 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: VicnVin
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Scenic but challenging!
In full: Very scenic race - a mixture of road and trail. Well organised, with encouraging marshals and bottled water at the finish. Some of the pavements were very narrow with nettles either side or sharp drops to the road which made overtaking interesting - if it could be organised, then road closures would make it a better race. Another improvement would be to spray trip hazards such as tree roots and pot holes with that orange paint that lots of other races use. I looked up to see one guy do a somersault and seconds later went flying myself.
Date of review: September 27, 2009
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2008 race reviewed by: Nigel Rand 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Nice varied course. Interesting town and well organised. Hills will be a suprise to some who think Essex is flat!
Date of review: October 17, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Chris Green 23
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very well organised, nice varied course and great atmosphere
In full: Very impressed with this event. Organisation superb, friendly efficient marshalling, and lovely course. Good facilities and goodie bag. Results available on-line very fast.
Date of review: October 16, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Rebecca Ford 4
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: good mix of terrains, friendly marshalls. loved the wig man!
Date of review: October 5, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Al P
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A tough but well marshaled (and friendly) course, great facilities and prizes watch out for the extra hill after 9K killer!
Date of review: October 1, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Steven Thoday
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very well organised, loverly course with a bit of everything!
In full: A very well organised race. Lovely scenery. The course has a bit of everything, hills, off road and road. Enthusiastic marshalls and a good T-Shirt.
Date of review: September 29, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Charlotte Hankin
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Challenging course, superbly organised
In full: A scenic course with a few nasty hills! The event is really well organised and I particularly appreciated the encouraging marshalls and spectators. Will definately be back next year and recommend this 10K.
Date of review: September 29, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Michael Leport
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very well organised
In full: This was my first race and was great for a first timer. Very well organised and friendly with nice scenery and you get a nice t-shirt at the end. Look forward to next year.
Date of review: September 29, 2008
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